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| May 07, 09 |
Summer Promises Variety of Scientific EventsEvents Include Lunar and Solar Eclipses, Space Shuttle Launches, Summer Research at Hamiltonby Elijah LaChance '10 and Julia Litzky '12Science & Technology Editors Even though you may be away from academia over the summer, there are many scientific events worth noting. Particularly, look for developments related to stem cell research. On March 9, President Obama lifted the ban that had been placed on funding such research, reversing former President Bush's 2001 refusal to fund any research on embryonic stem cells beyond certain defined human embryonic stem cell lines. This summer, look for logistics to be worked out and for announcements on what courses this new branch of research will take. More... |
New Drug Promises Improved Memoryby Ben Trachtman '12Science & Technology Writer A recent study conducted by Dr. Todd Sacktor of SUNY Downstate Medical Center has found a chemical that seems to be capable of erasing long-term memories. The chemical, dubbed ZIP, has been shown in rats to rapidly erase memories when injected into the brain. More... |
Cogeneration: This Ain't Your Daddy's Energy Planby William McIvor '12Science & Technology Writer "Going Green" is a popular trend both here at Hamilton and in the world at large. On Tuesday, President Obama pledged to the United Nations to take "ambitious actions" in fighting global warming and reiterated his pledge to cut U.S. emissions to below 1990 levels by 2020, a 14 percent decrease. More... |
Wacky Facts:Eyeballsby Elijah LaChance '10Science & Technology Editor • The human eyeball weighs approximately 28 grams. • Humans can distinguish approximately 500 shades of gray. More... |
Autism Awareness Month: The Personal SideGiving the Scientific Facts of Autism Context in the Lives of theFamilies of Those Affectedby Elijah LaChance '10 Science & Technology Editor Over the past month, I have covered a number of issues associated with autism. I have explained why autism is a problem in society, and I have explored the associated issues of the discredited MMR vaccine connection and the complexities of savant syndrome. This week, although Autism Awareness Month is officially over, I want to explore what I consider to be the most important issue associated with this disorder: loving a person with autism. More... |
Weekly Green Tipby Elijah LaChance '10Science & Technology Editor Over the summer, plant a small garden and grow some of your own fruits and vegetables. Growing a few simple greens can be cheap, fun and rewarding, and it also is much more environmentally friendly than buying vegetables that have been trucked in long distances. More... |