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Dorothy Porter Wesley (1905-1995): Afro-American Librarian and Bibliop
This exhibit "honors the memory of one the most prominent African-American librarians and bibliophiles of the twentieth century."Features a biography, transcript of a speech given by Wesley in 1957, an exhibition checklist with selected images of books and postcards, and a selected bibliography. From librarian James Findlay of the Bienes Center for the Literary Arts (now Bienes Museum of the Modern Book), Broward County Library, Florida. Bird Flu Symptoms
What are the symptoms of bird flu, what does H5N1 actually mean, when will the global flu pandemic arrive? Claims Of Sex-related Differences In Genetic Association Studies Often
A review of previous research suggests that prominent claims of sex differences of gene-disease associations are often insufficiently documented and validated, according to a new article. In the human genome era, for many common diseases, published research has often considered that some common gene variants may have different effects in men vs. women. Fuel Savings Is a Gas
Direct natural-gas injection boosts fuel economy for CNG and diesel vehicles. Plus:What's the best way to take MP3s on the road? From the Wired News blog Autopia. How Is Asthma Related To Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Two new studies exploring the causes and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could lead to the development of drugs to battle these debilitating conditions. Microbial Savings: Lower-cost Production Of Ethanol From Biomass Sourc
A tiny microbe may hold the key to simpler, lower-cost production of ethanol from biomass sources such as trees, grasses and cornstalks. Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are studying a bacterium known as Clostridium thermocellum, which has the ability to both degrade cellulose -- cellulose makes up the cell walls of plants -- into sugars and then ferment these sugars into alcohol, or ethanol. UCLA Engineers Pioneer Affordable Alternative Energy: Solar Energy Cel
With oil and gas prices in the United States hovering at an all-time high, interest in renewable energy alternatives is again heating up. Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science hope to meet the growing demand with a new and more affordable way to harness the sun's rays: using solar cell panels made out of everyday plastics.
Zeroing In On Cellular Machinery That Enables Neurons To Fire
If you ever had a set of Micronauts -- toy robots with removable body parts -- you probably had fun swapping their heads, imagining how it would affect their behavior. Scientists have been performing similar experiments on ion channels -- pores in our nerve cells -- to sort out the channels'key functional parts. Android Gold Rush: Google Posts $10 Million Bounty on Killer Mobile Ap
Google releases the software developer's kit for its Android mobile operating system, encouraging software jockeys to start coding by offering $10 million in prizes to the best apps for the open-source platform. Does Manganese Inhaled From The Shower Represent A Public Health Threa
A new analysis based on animal studies suggests that showering in manganese-contaminated water for a decade or more could have permanent effects on the nervous system. The damage may occur even at levels of manganese considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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