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Egg in a bottle
Ever fancied squeezing an egg into a bottle? No? Well, it’s a kind of perennial physics demonstration that science teachers the world over love to do. I could simply describe how to do it and the results you might expect, but that would be no fun at all. Instead, I spent a good ten minutes [...] [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Biochemists Discover Structure Of Major Piece Of Telomerase, An Enzyme
UCLA biochemists have determined the three-dimensional structure of a major domain of telomerase, the enzyme that helps maintain telomeres -- small pieces of DNA on the ends of chromosomes that act as protective caps -- allowing DNA ends to be copied completely when cells are replicated. Background 'DWI' Checks Effective: Study Shows That Pilots Who Drink A
General aviation pilots with a previous conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are 43 percent more likely to crash their plane than pilots with no history of DWI, according to a new study of more than 300,000 pilot records by researchers at Johns Hopkins. Study Finds Patients With Melanoma Are At Increased Risk For New Tumor
International Crisis Group (ICG)
An "independent, non-profit, multinational organisation working through field-based analysis and advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict."The site features a description of ICG programs, a newsletter, reports on countries around the world and on thematic issues (such as HIV/AIDS and international terrorism), conflict histories, maps, and more. Material available in several languages. Searchable. Desalination: Option Or Distraction For A Thirsty World?
Making drinking water out of sea water is a growing trend but a potential threat to the environment that could also exacerbate climate change, says the World Wildlife Fund in a global review of desalination plants worldwide. They found that some of the driest and thirstiest places are turning to desalination. These include regions where water problems affect large, populous areas -- Australia, the Middle East, Spain, the UK and US, with India and China following suit. High-vegetable Diet Linked To Protection Against Pancreatic Cancer
In one of the largest studies of its kind, UCSF researchers have found that eating lots of fruits and vegetables - particularly vegetables - is associated with about a 50 percent reduction in the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose and remains largely untreatable. It kills about 30,000 people in the US each year and has a five-year survival under four percent. Disabling Gene Defuses Rheumatoid Arthritis In Mice
Scientists studying mice have identified a gene that allows immune cells known as neutrophils to protect themselves from the inflammatory chemicals they secrete. The researchers showed that knocking the gene out in mice prevented the development of an arthritis-like disorder by making the neutrophils victims of their own damaging secretions. Learning A Second Language: Is It All In Your Head?
Think you haven't got the aptitude to learn a foreign language? In a new study, neuroscientists predict which study participants would be more successful second language learners simply by measuring a small brain structure. The measurement is taken even before study participants are given any form of language training. The study demonstrating a link between biology and second language learning.
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