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Archive for October 2006

October 2, 2006

 

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Want to Be Smart? Read

Define the word, "obtuse." The more you've read, the more likely you are to know the meaning of that and other relatively bookish words.

October 2, 2006

 

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Nutritional Needs of the Elderly

Many age-related changes present challenges to elderly people eating healthfully.

October 2, 2006

 

a bottle of prescription pills

Using Genes to Pinpoint Prescriptions

Mapping the human genome is interesting, but why exactly is it useful?

October 5, 2006

 

"stuffed animal" teeth

C-sections and Cavities

For mothers with dental cavities, a C-section birth might not be so easy on the baby's future teeth.

October 5, 2006

 

NGC 281: a bustling hub of star formation

Megasun!

When you look up into the night sky you can see hundreds of stars without even using a telescope. How did all of these stars form?

October 9, 2006

 

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A March through an Electromagnetic Arch

What happens as you and your bag pass through an airport security gate?

October 9, 2006

 

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Geogenesis

Geogenesis is the scientific term for the beginning of something very important, life. How did it all begin?

October 10, 2006

 

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Are Chimps Nice Guys?

The question is, do animals do things for other animals without receiving any reward, including food, love, attention?

October 12, 2006

 

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How Do You Find an Alien?

Unless a flying saucer beams you up from your backyard, detecting alien life is tricky business.

October 15, 2006

 

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Meditation Lowers Risks of Heart Disease?

Relieving stress is not only good for your peace of mind. Find out more about the health benefits of relaxation.

October 18, 2006

 

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Dinosaur Turkey!

It would take a lot of stuffing to fill this Jurassic turkey.

October 23, 2006

 

three ripe red hybrid tomatoes

Garden Variety Genetics

Want to grow juicy hybrid vegetables? A Moment of Science tells you how!

October 24, 2006

 

Latana Miss Fluff flowers; yellow, pink, purple, and orange

Vigorous Hybrids

"Hybrids" are great for the environment, and I'm not just talking about cars. Find out about the benefits of genetic mixing.

October 24, 2006

 

ice fog over a lake at sunset

Ice Fog

Native Americans called it Pogonip, or white death. Find out more about this strange type of fog.

October 30, 2006

 

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Jean Piaget

Learn more about the man who revolutionized child psychology and education.

October 30, 2006

 

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Tracking Terror

Learn how NASA scientists are taking homeland security into outer space.

October 31, 2006

 

a truck driving through a heavily flooded street

Hurricane Damage That Lasts

We've all seen the devastation caused by hurricanes, whether on the news or first-hand. However there is even more damage that most people never hear about.

October 31, 2006

 

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Little Determinists

Many people think of children as creative and magical thinkers, but actually they're a little more down-to-business than you'd think.

October 31, 2006

 

a little boy makes an angry face

Facial Expressions

How good are you at reading faces? Scientists have found that your gender may affect this ability.

October 31, 2006

 

a Amborella trichopoda flower

The First Flowers

There is nothing more emblematic of spring and summer than flowers, but why do plants have flowers, and how did they evolve?

October 31, 2006

 

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Healing Exercise

You may think that resting is the good for letting your body heal, but exercise might actually be best. Find out why!

October 31, 2006

 

a man holding a cactus boot

Saguaro Boot

If you're ever in the desert look out for these peculiar boots. Hint: They aren't on cowboys' feet.

October 31, 2006

 

an orb web covered in dew

Spiders Go Way Back

Ever come across a perfect spider web? How do spiders design their webs?

October 31, 2006

 

a little girl plays in a cardboard box

Weighted Toys

Some scientists say putting a extra weight in toys can put a little more exercise into your kids' playtime.

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