TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Smells like DNA [Subscriber Only] By reshuffling the chemical letters of the genetic code, scientists have made short strands of DNA that can distinguish several different smells, such as explosives and food preservatives. sciencenews.org |
Taiwan: Tons of Fish Wash Up on Beaches About 45 tons of fish have washed up dead along 200 miles of beach on the outlying Penghu Islands after an unusual cold snap. nytimes.com |
Drugs Found in Watersheds of 28 Areas At least one pharmaceutical or byproduct was detected in testing within the watersheds of 28 major metropolitan areas, according to an Associated Press survey of 62 major water providers and data obtained from independent researchers.... hosted.ap.org |
Timeline: From the March 26, 1938, issue Ambitious plans for two World Fairs, helium replaces hydrogen as flying gas, and slowing down a fabled insect speedster. sciencenews.org |
Alternatives for the final disposition Funeral "pre-planning" is a phenomenon receiving increased attention, and a growing number of Web-based guides tell how to go about it. iht.com |