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AstronomyTransit of Venus
On June 8, Venus will pass across the face of the sun (as viewed from Earth). Such a transit occurs rarely; the last one was in 1882. A variety of Web sites feature information about these transits and offer advice for observing and timing the 2004 event. Go to: http://www.venustransit.ie/ and http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/sunearthday/2004/index_vthome.htm
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Got Milk? Dairy protein provides bone-forming boost
A protein in milk stimulates bone-forming cells.
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AnimalsTurtle Trekkers: Atlantic leatherbacks scatter widely
Satellite monitoring of leatherback turtles in the Atlantic show that these animals range widely instead of sticking to "turtle corridors."
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Health & MedicineGender Neutral: Men, women face same cancer risk from smoking
Women who smoke are no more susceptible to lung cancer than are male smokers.