TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Hitting the high notes: Sax pros tune themselves CHICAGO (Reuters) - Jazz legend John Coltrane routinely pushed his tenor saxophone into the altissimo range, notes far above the instrument's normal range, and now Australian scientists know how he did it. feeds.reuters.com |
A lack of data hinders treatment of prostate cancer The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality this month issued a sweeping review of prostate cancer treatments, from surgical removal, radiation, hormone therapy to so-called watchful waiting. But because none of these treatments emerged as superior, the agency came to the troubling conclusion that it could not recommend one over the others. iht.com |
Health Report Raises Dispute Over Great Lakes Pollution Authors of an independent report say the Bush administration suppressed indications that pollution in the region may have serious health consequences. nytimes.com |
Rare Parrot Chicks Born in New Zealand WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A species of flightless parrot edged back from extinction with the hatching of five new chicks in New Zealand in recent weeks and two more on the way, officials said Monday.... hosted.ap.org |
Observatory: Recycling That Harms the Environment and People The dismantling of electronic circuit boards, which contain lead, zinc, copper and other metals, can be dangerous to human health, a new study suggests. nytimes.com |