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Insight Into Our Sight: A New View On The Evolution Of The Eye Lens
The evolution of complex and physiologically remarkable structures such as the vertebrate eye has long been a focus of intrigue and theorizing by biologists. In work reported this week in Current Biology, the evolutionary history of a critical eye protein has revealed a previously unrecognized relationship between certain components of vertebrate eyes and those of the more primitive light-sensing systems of invertebrates. The findings help clarify our conceptual framework for understanding how the vertebrate eye, as we know it, has emerged over evolutionary time. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Earth Systems Research Laboratory, Global Monitoring Division: South P
Website for the South Pole Observatory (SPO), which was "established at the geographical south pole at 2837 m above sea level in 1957 as part of the International Geophysical Year."Features live views of the South Pole, current weather, background about South Pole scientific facilities, material about the ozone hole, photos and time-lapse movies, and links to related websites. From the Earth System Research Laboratory, Global Monitoring Division, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Changes In Solar Brightness Too Weak To Explain Global Warming
Changes in the sun's brightness over the past millennium have had only a small effect on Earth's climate, according to a new study appearing in Nature. The results imply that human activities are having a far greater impact on climate change than are variations in solar brightness. Transporting Knitting Needles &Needlepoint
Official U.S. government information about transporting knitting needles and needlepoint on airlines. "Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. However, there is a possibility that the needles can be perceived as a possible weapon."Discusses recommended needles, and mailing needles if they are not allowed through an airport security checkpoint. From the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Flemish Researchers Develop Revolutionary Technology For Use In Plant
Flemish scientists have developed a technology that can significantly increase crop yields as well as make them more resistant to unfavorable growing conditions. It is based on selecting plants that make more efficient use of energy. Patients Treated With Respect More Likely To Follow Medical Advice
Attention doctors: Want patients to follow your advice? Treat them with dignity, a Johns Hopkins study has found.In a national survey of more than 5,000 Americans, those who said they were treated with dignity during their last medical encounter were more likely to report higher levels of satisfaction with their care, adhere to therapy and get preventive services. The Pura BelpréAward
This biennial award is "presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth."The award is named for Pura Belpré, the New York Public Library's first Latina librarian. Includes award winners, selection criteria, and application information. Soapbox Needs a Little Sparkle
Microsoft's entry into the wonderful world of video sharing takes most of its cues from everybody's favorite clip joint, YouTube. And that's precisely the problem. Review by Michael Calore. Simple Retro Toys May Be Better For Children Than Fancy Electronic Toy
Old-fashioned retro toys, such as red rubber balls, simple building blocks, clay and crayons, that don't cost much are usually much healthier for children than the electronic educational toys that have fancier boxes, according to developmental psychologists. Children are creative problem-solvers and benefit from a toy that doesn't command the child, but lets the child command it.
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