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High female fish count in Alberta rivers a concern

29 Jul 2010

Alberta researchers say the disproportionately high numbers of female fish in the province's rivers are sending a concerning message about whether the water is safe to drink.

Governor's school at Drew top notch

29 Jul 2010

Thanks for the well-thought out article on the Governor's School of Sciences at Drew University in Madison.

Behind the Secrets of Silk Lie High-Tech Opportunities

29 Jul 2010

Tougher than a bullet-proof vest yet synonymous with beauty, silk is a masterpiece of nature so far unmatched in the lab. In the July 30, 2010, issue of Science, Tufts University biomedical engineers report that success unraveling silk's secrets is taking this material from textiles to high-tech, with advances in medicine, electronics and optics.