Posted on June 15, 2006 by PoliTech
The protein that turns back time
Stem cell scientists have pinpointed a molecule that confers the cells with amazing powers of self-renewal and maintains their ability to develop into any other type of cell in the body.
The discovery could help pave the way for stem cells derived from adult tissues, giving ethical debates over the use [...]
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Posted on June 15, 2006 by PoliTech
Here is the Sweater Kittenz CD Cover.
With headlines like this:
Marine being probed over song on killing Iraqis
What’s with the obvious “English as a second language” grammar (or lack thereof) in that headline?
Ironic is a word that comes to mind…
Commentary about the “International Incident” by Michelle Malkin on Hot Air
Previous: Soldier sings solo ballad. Now on [...]
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Posted on June 15, 2006 by PoliTech
Pictures & Video: Flexible full-body “liquid armor”
Scanning electron microscope image of the silica nanoparticles used in liquid armor.
A new “liquid armor” could be the solution for protecting the parts of the body that aren’t currently covered by standard-issue ballistic vests such as arms and legs, where many of these devastating and life-threatening injuries occur.
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Posted on June 15, 2006 by PoliTech
Soldier sings of being led into an ambush. Dark gallows humor. Illustrates the difficulty of fighting non-uniformed terrorists. This video has been the focus of some controversy.
Judge it for yourself.
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Update:
Now on Google video, YouTube, MySpace, just about everywhere at this point. The censors just Hate the internet!
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