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Information about the Apollo 13 spaceship, which was launched on April 11, 1970, and returned to earth on April 17, 1970, after a forced cancellation of its lunar mission. The site features a mission summary, details and a chronology of the Apollo 13 accident, and information about other Apollo lunar missions. Also includes links to related sites. From the National Space Science Data Center. Coral can recover from climate change damage, new research suggests
A new study by scientists in the UK provides the first evidence that coral reefs can recover from the devastating effects of climate change. The research shows for the first time that coral reefs located in marine reserves can recover from the impacts of global warming. Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Shows Potential For Diabetes Pre
Fewer rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with the drug hydroxychloroquine went on to develop diabetes compared to those who never took the drug, according to a 20-plus-year study. In addition, those using HCQ were less likely to take medications to manage diabetes after diagnosis. The study found risk declined a dramatic 77 percent after four years of HCQ treatment. Rice, Iowa State Biologists Search For 'Half-fusion'
Every cell is surrounded by a protective membrane. Though barriers, cells must pass proteins and other chemicals through their membranes, and they do this via fusion, a process that opens small holes in the cell wall. A new study by biochemists at Rice and Iowa State universities offers intriguing clues about membrane fusion, offering evidence that fusion-governing proteins in living cells form an intermediate structure called hemifusion, or half-fusion, prior to opening holes in membranes. Tiny Dust Particles From Asian Deserts Common Over Western United Stat
Dust from the Gobi and Taklimakan deserts in China and Mongolia is routinely present in the air over the western United States during spring months, a researcher has found. He found that in years with large Asian dust storms there was an increase in particles of 2.5 microns or less in the air over the western United States. Particles that small can be inhaled more deeply into the lungs and are a health concern. Frequently Asked Questions About the Grand Jury System
This FAQ about the federal grand jury system covers the purposes of the grand jury, typical term, selection of jurors, reasons for secrecy of grand jury proceedings, and specifics of the proceedings, such as witness consultation with a lawyer, immunity, and contempt of court. From the American Bar Association (ABA). History of California Minimum Wage
This chart shows increases in the minimum wage in California from 1916 when it was 16 cents per hour to the present 8 dollars per hour (as of January 1, 2008). Shows the increase amount and percentage increase from the previous amount for each wage. From the California Department of Industrial Relations. New Study Provides First Guidelines For Safe Levels Of IPod Music List
A new analysis of iPods and other portable, digital music players by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Children's Hospital in Boston has produced the first-ever detailed guidelines for safe listening levels using earphones. Spinal Cord Injury Patients Show Improvement In Early Device Study
Treatment for spinal cord injury leading to paralysis continues to stymie physicians but a clinical trial at the Indiana University School of Medicine reported in the January issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery - Spine may point researchers in a positive direction.
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