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EarthGreenland ice variation appears normal
Changes in snowfall observed in parts of southern Greenland between 1978 and 1988 appear to be normal if gauged against the variations recorded in ice cores over the past 400 years.
By Sid Perkins -
Brain-Cell Loss Found in Narcolepsy
The puzzling sleep disorder known as narcolepsy stems from the destruction of a small group of brain cells.
By John Travis -
NIH OKs work on stem cells
The U.S. government opened the door for U.S. scientists to receive federal funding for research on stem cells from human embryos.
By John Travis -
ChemistryAdditive gives improved mileage, less smog
A new fuel additive, polyisobutylene, decreases automobile emissions by 70 percent while increasing power and mileage.