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Cellular extreme makeover - According to Harvard biologists, a new technique could offer alternative to drugs and stem cell therapies for treating chronic diseases and afflictions without the controversy of using embryonic stem cells. Sounds extremely promising for the future of medicine.
—Mike @ 09:57
Think we already know all there is to know? - Perhaps it would be best to review these ten greatest Solar System mysteries to review just a little bit of what we still do not know, in just the field of astronomy.
—Mike @ 01:30
White House reverses experts on Yellowstone policy - Once again, the scientists are overruled. Why bother even having any experts on anything, since the administration always knows best anyway? Just tell all the scientists to take a 6 month vacation until after Inauguration Day. </soapbox>Labels: politics, science, Yellowstone
—Mike @ 14:50
NASA Study Links Earth Impacts to Human-Caused Climate Change - Oops, how did this slip by? I'm surprised the government didn't try to squash these results too, or at least change the science.Labels: science
—Mike @ 17:18
The ultimate fuel? - Watch this collection of videos to see with your own eyes how inventor John Kanzius prove that he can make plain ordinary salt water burn. Oh, and he's also working on curing cancer and new desalination methods. Just another day in the lab, I suppose. [Thanks, Dave and Joe!]Labels: green power, medical, science
—Mike @ 19:38
Victim of Global Warming - I'm glad we got to see Glacier National Park in Montana when we did, because according to this report, "if the current melting trend continues, all of the glaciers will be gone within 20 years." I'm glad I don't have kids of my own to try and explain how our generation selfishly squandered our natural resources, destroying some of the Earth's most beautiful wonders.Labels: nature, science, weather
—Mike @ 23:17
Farewell to Shea; welcome back Science Center - My brother Dennis is in NJ with his family for their summer vacation, and seven of us gathered at will probably be our final visit at Shea Stadium to see the Mets go down to defeat to the Cincinnati Red, 8-4. We all had a great time anyway, of course. I even caught one of the Mets-branded t-shirts that was pneumatically shot up into the upper tier (well, I managed to "deflect" it, and Veronica promptly sat on it in her seat, which fortunately ended the fans groping for it). I've attended maybe ten games there since they opened Shea back in '64, so that averages out to one every four years or so. The Mets' new Citi Field is well under way with its construction, scheduled to open in time for the '09 season.
What amazes me is that the capacity of the new stadium is significantly smaller than the old. At last night's game, there were over 51,000 of us in attendance. No way that many will fit into the new Citi Field. I know they want to go for a more "cozy" atmosphere, but I don't really get that trend in general.
Meanwhile, back on our side of the Hudson, the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City is preparing to re-open this Thursday, following a two-year renovation and expansion project involving many scientists, engineers, designers and artists. Already boasting the world's largest IMAX domed screen theater, the new displays are sure to appeal to all ages.
My employer has an ongoing relationship with science-related institutions, and has extended an offer for employees to take up to four invited guests each to view the new center before it opens to the general public, so I'll be taking a day this week to give a preview tour to Dennis and his family while they're in the area... should be fun!
On a more serious note, mom suffered a minor stroke yesterday. The good news is she was already in the doctor's office for a regular checkup when it occurred, and they recognized the signs right away. She was hospitalized within minutes, getting the treatment and tests she needed. Time is of the essence in these situations. She's stabilized and in good spirits, with full use of both arms and legs. Some slightly slurred speech is already showing signs of improvement today, and they're doing some more tests but so far she seems to be doing well.
Update 7/17: Mom was released from the hospital Monday and is very happy to be home, where she can get a peaceful night's sleep. All tests show that any damage was in the "minor" category. She's following up with doctor appointments, the neurologist, etc. My thanks to all for their support and concern.Labels: family, science, sports
—Mike @ 12:19
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