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Gravely Gorgeous: Gargoyles, Grotesques &the Nineteenth-Century Imagin
This site is a companion to an exhibit about the admiration by Victorians of the Gothic style of architectural decoration of cathedrals, which featured gargoyles ("decorative waterspouts that preserve stonework") and grotesques (that "serve a variety of other practical and ornamental functions, as corbels or capitals, for instance"). Includes a gallery of images and a glossary. From the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. Discovery Of Why Some DNA Repair Fails: Significant For Huntington's D
Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered the inner workings of a defective DNA repair process and are first to explain why certain mutations are not corrected in cells. The finding is important because genetic instability and accumulations of mutations lead to disease. This discovery may lead to ways of fixing the process to avoid Huntington's disease and some types of colon cancer.
Washington State Department of Licensing: Special License Plates and P
Images of and information about special license plate designs available in Washington state, including the 19 additional designs available to residents in January 2006. Browse by categories such as collegiate, military, organizations, and sports and hobbies, to find designs, costs, and any special requirements. Also includes information about the special license plate review board and process for review. DOE Supports Promising Membrane Technology For Coal-to-Hydrogen Produc
Taking a step closer toward its vision of ultraclean, highly efficient power generation, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will collaborate with a Colorado firm on a $15 million advanced research project to further develop coal-to-hydrogen production technology supporting DOE's zero-emissions FutureGen plant of tomorrow. Cornell Web Site Will Aid Gulf Coast Recovery
A Web site being developed at Cornell University will give reconstruction workers and researchers access to detailed information on the status of critical infrastructure in communities along the Mississippi coast, based on data collected in the field and added to a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database. Positive About Negativland IPod
Artist Francis Hwang takes a beating from Apple when he tries to sell his special-edition Negativland iPod. In round two, Hwang fights on his own turf. By David Cohn. DOE-Sponsored Project Turns Coal Waste Into Valuable Building Material
Working under a $7.2 million U.S. Department of Energy cooperative agreement, a Western Pennsylvania-based company recently converted 430 tons of coal combustion by-products (CCB) into valuable building material. In doing so, the company took a major step forward in reducing significant plant operating costs while taking a strong environmental initiative. Nerds Are the New Rock Stars, OK Go Says
The band that vaulted into the public consciousness on the strength of its creative viral videos talks about working with NASA and embracing the internet's democratizing power. But OK Go and EMI both clam up about the label's recent decision to neuter the band's YouTube clips.
 Long-standing Question In The Field Of Condensed Matter Physics Answer
Scientists have answered a long-standing question in the field of condensed matter physics. They investigated the interplay between the electron-electron interactions and disorder near the metal-insulator transition using simultaneous measurements of electrical resistivity and magneto-conductance. Toys With A Switch: Barney, Elmo And Others Repaired, Modified For Kid
Kids' favorite purple dinosaur, Barney, or that cute, fuzzy red 'monster' from Sesame Street, Elmo, want all kids to be able to play with them. With the holidays approaching, some kids, however, may not be able to play with them because of physical limitations or other disabilities.
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