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Drew Farrar

An Explanation of How Avian Flu Spreads - 0 views

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    Recent reports that two teams of scientists had genetically altered a deadly virus to make it more contagious have provoked fear, even outrage, in some quarters. Biosecurity advisers to the American government, which paid for the research, have urged that full details not be published for fear that terrorists could make use of them.
Breyonna T

Diesel Exhaust Fumes Can Cause Cancer: Scientific American - 0 views

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    cancer
Richard Omoniyi-Shoyoola

Rattlesnakes strike again, bites more toxic - 0 views

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    Each year, approximately 8,000 Americans are bitten by venomous snakes. On average, 800 or so bites occur annually in California, home to an abundance of snake species, but only one family is native with highly toxic venom: rattlesnakes. In San Diego County, the number of rattlesnake bites is increasing as well as the toxicity of the attack.
alex walters

Slam Dunk Science -- Physicist Teaches Basic Science Principles To Help Basketball Players Make Their Shots Every Time - 0 views

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    John Fontanella wrote this article explaining how someone could improve their shot just by knowing a little physics
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    Actually, this is a press release from the American Institute of Physics. Fontnella didn't write the story, but is a good contact for more information.
Korry Busch

The iPad: First Take From frog design | Blog | design mind - 0 views

  • “I love it,” said Esslinger from Vienna, where he teaches “convergent industrial design” at the University of Applied Arts. “The iPad is the beginning of a new category — one that is hyper-convergent and humanistic.”
  • For a device to be compelling as a “casual computer” it has to have both the right user interface and the right “form factor,” designer lingo for a manageable and easy-to-use industrial design.
  • “The iPad is merging humanistic innovation with a culture of design and interaction that reaches the levels of high art,” says Esslinger. “In a digital world mostly deprived of any truly inspired product and experience culture, Apple stands out even more. The nearly forgotten American Dream of excellence and success is alive thanks to Steve Jobs!”
    • Korry Busch
       
      In this quote, Mr. Esslinger precisely epitomizes my feelings on Steve Jobs and Apple.
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    Hartmut Esslinger and the frog design firm were eager to weigh in on the design, technology, and strategy behind the iPad.
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