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New Bankruptcy Law
"This special section of the Bankruptcy &Debt topic in FindLaw for the Public contains information on The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. This law represents a major reform of the US bankruptcy system. The majority of changes instituted by this new law will not go into effect until October 17, 2005."Provides a FAQ, checklist of key changes, reasons for the reforms, and links to legislative resources. Astronomers Get First Look At Uranus's Rings As They Swing Edge-on To
An edge-on view of Uranus'rings, possible only once every 42 years, shows that the dust distribution has changed significantly since Voyager 2 took photos in 1986. Keck and Hubble observations show the inner rings more clearly as the bright outer rings dim, and may discover new moons that shepherd the ring debris. Double Star TC-1 Completes Its Mission
TC-1, one of the two satellites of the CNSA/ESA Double Star mission, was decommissioned on Oct. 14 as its designed orbit lifetime came to an end. The satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere and turned to dust during its descent. Herschel Space Telescope uncovers sources of cosmic infrared backgroun
A weak cosmic infrared radiation field that reaches Earth from all directions contains not yet deciphered messages about the evolution of galaxies. Using first observations with the PACS Instrument on board ESA’s Herschel Space Telescope, scientists have for the first time resolved more than half of this radiation into its constituting sources. Observations with Herschel open the road towards understanding the properties of these galaxies, and trace the dusty side of galaxy evolution. Preventing The Brown Potato Chip In The Bag
You can say goodbye to the unpopular brown potato chip, thanks to a scientist who has found an enzyme that ensures potatoes stay golden when cooked. Food scientists have discovered an enzyme in a particular potato variety that prevents chips made from cold-stored Ontario potatoes from browning. Drug-eluting Stents Yield Better Outcomes Than Bare-metal Ones
Researchers report that drug-eluting stents are just as safe and effective as traditional bare-metal stents when used in routine clinical practice. Sometimes known as medication-coated stents, drug-eluting stents are tiny tubes used to open narrowed arteries and slowly release a drug to prevent scar tissue growth. New Study Finds Shock-wave Therapy For Unhealed Fractured Bones
When fractured bones fail to heal, a serious complication referred to as "nonunion" can develop. This occurs when the process of bone healing is interrupted or stalled. According to a new study, certain cases involving nonunions respond very well to shock-wave therapy. Researchers say this non-invasive treatment is equally effective as surgery when it comes to healing the bone. National Trust for Historic Preservation: Hurricane Katrina Resources
Collection of links to resources relating to rebuilding and repairing historic sites in New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. Includes links to news, a guide to treatment of flood-damaged older and historic buildings, volunteering and donating opportunities, and links to related sites. From the National Trust for Historic Preservation. beSpacific
This site "focuses on the expanding resources in the public and private sector related to law and technology news. Daily postings provide updates on issues including copyright, privacy, censorship, the Patriot Act, ID theft, and freedom of information."A well-vetted, reliable resource from law librarian Sabrina I. Pacifici of the legal Web site LLRX.com. Common Genetic Risk Factor For Colorectal And Prostate Cancer Identifi
A study has found that one of seven genetic risk factors previously identified as increasing the probability of developing prostate cancer also increases the probability of developing colorectal cancer.
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