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http://www.sciencenews.org/view/issue/id/3598
February 22nd, 2003
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A single 2-hour exposure to the microwaves emitted by some cell phones kills brain cells in rats. (p. 115)
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A gene of mixed evolutionary pedigree may have transformed mammalian reproduction, leading to the evolution of apes and humans. (p. 115)
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Melting snow may have sculpted the recently formed gullies found at midlatitudes on Mars. (p. 116)
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Psychological research sparked by a controversial campaign advertisement aired during the 2000 presidential election suggests that the 30-second spot—which briefly flashed "RATS"—may have negatively affected viewers’ opinions of Democratic candidate Al Gore. (p. 116)
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A U.S. anthrax geneticist tells the story behind his work figuring out how Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo released anthrax into Tokyo but people didn't notice anything except a nasty smell. (p. 117)
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Three experimental drugs—a monoclonal antibody, a protease inhibitor, and a fusion inhibitor—performed well in early tests on AIDS patients. (p. 117)
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The first demonstration of three-dimensional, electrical control of a quantum property of electrons known as spin marks an important step toward a new type of spin-based electronics and, possibly, quantum computers. (p. 118)
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An analysis of nearly 2 decades of weather patterns suggests a link between an abundance of precipitation in the eastern Indian Ocean and a lack of rain in portions of southwestern Asia. (p. 118)
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Two teams of scientists report that the blood and urine of most Americans contain toxic cocktails of metals, artificial hormones, and chemical ingredients of plastics, flame retardants, pesticides, herbicides, and disinfectants. (p. 120)
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Recent analyses of the mouse genome illuminate human health and evolution. (p. 122)
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An alternative approach to quantum computing takes advantage of space-time knots and braids. (p. 124)
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Analyses of microscopic plant remains from two archaeological sites indicate that people began to grow squash in Ecuador's lowlands between 10,000 and 9,000 years ago, when agriculture was also taking root in Mexico. (p. 126)
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Carbon monoxide given in small doses to rats can prevent injury to blood vessels caused by surgery. (p. 126)
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