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Electronic Connectivity Isn't All That Great, Warns Computer Guru At N
"Although sophisticated electronics gadgets are making the world appear smaller, distance should not die,"said computer guru Darl Kolb earlier this week at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). National Register Evaluation of New Orleans Drainage System, Orleans P
1999 report about the history of "the modern New Orleans drainage system [which] represents a unique technological solution to natural conditions that have played an important role in the settlement and expansion of the city. The system was designed in 1895, and construction of the system began in 1897."The report recommends selected pumping stations be considered individually eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Includes a bibliography and numerous images. Business Before Pleasure: Emotions Play Key Role In Guiding Consumer S
In a study that sheds new light on how consumers choose between pleasurable or practical products, a University of Washington researcher has found that people are more likely to buy fun products, but only if the situation allows them the flexibility to rationalize their purchases. Brain Activity Prior To Treatment Flags Vulnerability To Antidepressan
In a finding that opens new doors to determining susceptibility to antidepressant side effects, researchers at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute report that changes in brain activity prior to treatment with antidepressants can flag patient vulnerability. Golgi Apparatus: Simple Explanation For How Baffling Structure Works
Researchers have provided a surprisingly simple explanation for the mechanism and features of the "Golgi apparatus" -- a structure that has baffled generations of scientists. The new model developed by scientists suggests that the Golgi's unusual shape is a direct consequence of the way it works. Genetically Engineered Rice Found In Two Rice Varieties, USDA Investig
Trace amounts of genetically engineered rice was present in two varieties of rice, Cheniere and CL131. No short- or medium-grain rice varieties tested positive for either GE strain investigated. The exact mechanism for introduction of the GE material could not be determined in either instance. The Rowland Collection
Website of an archive devoted to Santa Cruz, California, historians Jeannette and Leon Rowland. Contains searchable transcriptions of approximately 10,000 index cards of research notes by the Rowlands, "pertaining to the history of Santa Cruz and its people, from pre-Statehood to the middle of the 20th century."Also includes biographical information on the Rowlands, and a bibliography of works by Leon Rowland. From Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University of California, Santa Cruz. Two Self-fulfilling Prophecies Are Stronger, And More Harmful, Than On
Time and again, research has demonstrated the power of an individual's self-fulfilling prophecies - if you envision yourself tripping as you walk across a stage, you will be more likely to stumble and fall. New evidence suggests that previous studies have underestimated not only the effect of our own negative prophecies, but also the power of others' false beliefs in promoting negative outcomes. First molars provide insight into evolution of great apes, humans
Scientists have gained new insights into the timing of molar emergence and its relation to growth and reproduction in apes. "We can use the same techniques to calculate ages at first molar emergence from the fossils of early hominids that just happened to die while their first molars were erupting," researchers report. Musical Training Might Be Good For The Heart
Musical training might be good for the heart, suggests a small study, which shows that it is musical tempo, rather than style, that is the greatest stress buster.
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