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Prison Town, USA
Companion website to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) P.O.V. documentary that "tells the story of Susanville, California, one small town that tries to resuscitate its economy by building a prison -- with unanticipated consequences."Includes video clips, updates on some of the people featured in the documentary, filmmaker interview, lesson plan, and annotated links to resources about U.S. prisons, the "three strikes"law, and prison reform. Bio-inspired Flying Robot Sheds Light On Insect Piloting Abilities
Insects and other flying animals are somehow able to maintain appropriate flying heights and execute controlled takeoffs and landings despite lacking the advantage of sophisticated instrumentation available to human aviators. By characterizing the behavior of a specially designed flying robot, researchers have now been able to test a theory that helps explain how visual cues are used by insects during flight to ensure appropriate distance from the ground. Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)
This site provides background and updates on the construction of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which "will provide time-lapse digital imaging of faint astronomical objects across the entire sky."Features details about the telescope (to be located in northern Chile) and areas planned for study by the telescope (such as dark energy and near-Earth objects), photos, material for scientists, and more. LSST is "a collaboration of a number of national labs and organizations." Echo Chamber Tars Apple
Complaints about mooing MacBooks and shoddy iPods abound these days. But the growing sound and fury reflects the expansion of Apple's customer base rather than slipping quality control. Commentary by Leander Kahney. People With Rare Type Of Memory Loss Still Sensitive To Others, Study
People with a devastating brain injury that has wiped out many of their personal memories may still be able to understand other people's feelings and intentions, according to a new study. Electrons Travel Through Proteins Like Urban Commuters
Theoretical chemists use public transportation analogies to describe complex routes through important molecules, in the latest issue of the journal Science. Engineers Develop Revolutionary Nanotech Water Desalination Membrane
Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have announced they have developed a new reverse osmosis membrane that promises to reduce the cost of seawater desalination and wastewater reclamation. Survey and Policy Research Institute (SPRI)
SPRI is a research unit at San Jose State University that provides consulting services to business, government, civic, and political organizations, and produces survey reports on California state and national issues. The site features survey results on topics such as the 2006 California governor's race, approval ratings for President Bush in California, and consumer confidence. Includes consumer confidence reports back to 2002 and reports on other topics back to 2004. First Detailed Picture Of Migraine Attack
Every eighth adult Swede suffers from migraine. Using a new method, researchers at Göteborg have managed for the first time ever to provide a detailed picture of an untreated attack. This will be of great significance for the development of new forms of treatment. The findings are reported in a dissertation at the Sahgrenska Academy. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying...
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