Neurons produce a protein that appears to lock out the virus, raising the possibility of new treatments against the disease.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Migrating red crabs driven by sugar rush
The molecular mechanism responsible for the spectacular march of the Christmas Island red crabs has been discovered.
Migrating red crabs
Science News
From BBC-Science:
 |  | As a bizarre defense against predators, armored crickets hemorrhage toxic blood and make themselves sick. |
THE BIG PICTURE
The 10 lost acts of Woodstock
Forty years ago this summer, some of the biggest bands in the world converged on a farm in upstate New York as part of the pioneering Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
The 10 lost acts of Woodstock
The 10 lost acts of Woodstock
Atlantic beaches invaded by millions of smelly mussels and worms
Mussels and clam worms, otherwise known as jelly worms, are washing up along area beaches.
The mussels were a foot deep in Margate, New Jersey at the Washington Avenue beach Sunday and "millions" washed up in Ventnor near Newport Avenue, moving people back from the water's edge.
Atlantic beaches invaded by millions of smelly mussels and worms
The mussels were a foot deep in Margate, New Jersey at the Washington Avenue beach Sunday and "millions" washed up in Ventnor near Newport Avenue, moving people back from the water's edge.
Atlantic beaches invaded by millions of smelly mussels and worms
Snakes In My Pants Made Me Crash
From the "You don't hear this one everyday" Department:
Police say two pet baby snakes escaped from a 20-year-old man's pants pockets as he was driving, leading to a car crash in Hartford, Connecticut.
Communist Dictatorship Crumbles before Hamburger Threat
In yet another demonstration of his love for the people of North Korea, "Dear Leader" Kim Jong Il has decided to expand the list of foods they will never get a chance to enjoy.
What teachers want parents to know
Educators share their secrets to ensuring kids' success in the classroom.
What teachers want parents to know
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Senate panel approves Sotomayor
The Judiciary Committee advances Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor to the full Senate for a vote.
Senate panel approves Sotomayor
Liars and Fools
Liars and Fools: The Faux News edition
Faux News asks if Obama health plan puts us "one step closer to the United Socialist States of America"
One step further away from the Socialist state the shrub tried to force upon us, actually.
When are we going to put these ignorant traitors behind bars
Faux continues promoting birther lawsuit while ignoring red flags indicating it's a hoax
Non-acceptance of reality is the hallmark of insanity.
Faux Nation again posts birther story with picture of Obama in Somali clothes
And poorly photoshopped as well.
Faux's Brick has a meltdown arguing against national health insurance
Has a meltdown? He is a meltdown.
Faux's Brick: "modern day slave state" being constructed out of ACORN, SEIU, student loans, census and service initiatives
Baffled by his own bullshit, I see.
Faux's Brick: "The health care bill is reparations. It's the beginning of reparations"
This moron is too funny.
Rehashing the 'news'
Faux News military analyst calls for execution of American held by Taliban
Treason and Desertion of a fellow American of the highest order.
Record of Faux military analyst shows pattern of looniness
There is a reason this nut is not in the military and he keeps re-proving it over and over.
Faux's Brick likes to bring his gun to the movies
Just like the insane pervert that he is he brags on breaking the law
Faux News asks if Obama health plan puts us "one step closer to the United Socialist States of America"
One step further away from the Socialist state the shrub tried to force upon us, actually.
When are we going to put these ignorant traitors behind bars
Faux continues promoting birther lawsuit while ignoring red flags indicating it's a hoax
Non-acceptance of reality is the hallmark of insanity.
Faux Nation again posts birther story with picture of Obama in Somali clothes
And poorly photoshopped as well.
Faux's Brick has a meltdown arguing against national health insurance
Has a meltdown? He is a meltdown.
Faux's Brick: "modern day slave state" being constructed out of ACORN, SEIU, student loans, census and service initiatives
Baffled by his own bullshit, I see.
Faux's Brick: "The health care bill is reparations. It's the beginning of reparations"
This moron is too funny.
Rehashing the 'news'
Faux News military analyst calls for execution of American held by Taliban
Treason and Desertion of a fellow American of the highest order.
Record of Faux military analyst shows pattern of looniness
There is a reason this nut is not in the military and he keeps re-proving it over and over.
Faux's Brick likes to bring his gun to the movies
Just like the insane pervert that he is he brags on breaking the law
Dimbulb Spews
Dimbulb Spews:
Dimbulb: "Here you have a black president trying to destroy a white policeman"
So belches the grand lizard of the KKK
Dimbulb: "We saw white firefighters under assault by agents of Barack Obama"; "Now white policemen are under assault"
More vomit from the Imperial High Ass of the Order of the Triple K
Dimbulb: "Obama's entire economic program is reparations"
This from a pervert who needs viagra to play with little boys!?
Dimbulb: "Barack Obama has yet to have to prove he's a citizen. All he'd have to do is show a birth certificate"
He doesn't have to. The state of Hawaii already has as have innumerable websites, newspapers, reports, etc.
Dimbulb: "Here you have a black president trying to destroy a white policeman"
So belches the grand lizard of the KKK
Dimbulb: "We saw white firefighters under assault by agents of Barack Obama"; "Now white policemen are under assault"
More vomit from the Imperial High Ass of the Order of the Triple K
Dimbulb: "Obama's entire economic program is reparations"
This from a pervert who needs viagra to play with little boys!?
Dimbulb: "Barack Obama has yet to have to prove he's a citizen. All he'd have to do is show a birth certificate"
He doesn't have to. The state of Hawaii already has as have innumerable websites, newspapers, reports, etc.
Texting while driving increases crash risk 23-fold
The fact that texting while driving is a bad idea isn't exactly breaking news.
But a study released Monday night reveals just how dangerous it really can be.
Are white T-shirts really like sunscreen?
This and other common summer health myths are answered (and debunked).
Are white T-shirts really like sunscreen?
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Civilian arrested as Army deserter
A Seattle man said he was arrested at the Charlotte, N.C., airport and detained as an Army deserter, even though he has never been in the military.
And I Quote
- One reason I don't drink is that I want to know when I am having a good time.
- ~ Nancy Astor
U.S. House on record in birth flap
While the wing-nuts won't accept reality ... the U.S. House does ...
The U.S. House of Representatives said happy birthday to the 50th State yesterday, peripherally stepping into the "birther" fray with a resolution that notes, "President Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on Aug. 4, 1961."
North Carolina men charged with plotting terrorist attacks
A father who worked as a drywall contractor is among those accused of plotting "violent jihad," officials say.
7 NC men charged with plotting terrorist attacks
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Tourist traps that are actually worth it
Not all tourist traps are created equal — some are authentic, worthwhile experiences.
Tourist traps that are actually worth it
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