This Is Huge
Seven patients have received bladders grown from their own cells—that means no rejection, as in normal procedures. Forget organ-legging, organ farming is the future.
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A Crimson Bird Flying
Bottom of the 2nd, no score. Tom Glavine better gain some control. The walks are going to hurt.
What's Music Good For?
Well, for one thing, "Music gives biologists fits." What an image.
Healing Laughter?
Apparently so. "Mirthful laughter diminishes the secretion of cortisol and epinephrine, while enhancing immune reactivity."
Spiders Don't Spin
It turns out that dragline silk's molecular structure resists twisting. Having done a 400' free-fall rappel, I can assure you that we humans have not figured this one out yet—150' down from the roof of the cave, I was spinning like a dreidel and had to slow down and drop in controlled bursts.
Snap, Crackle, Pop Stars
Back in my day, rock bands had integrity—they didn't sell their image to shill just any old product.
Bogus Science
A spotter's guide.
Have you ever tried a tubed component in your system?
Back in the day, tubes were the <I>only</I> choice. Today, some audiophiles still consider them the only choice. Have you ever tried a tubed component in your system?
Industry Update
<I>Web-surf's up:</I> Cable manufacturer Stereovox has a new, improved, easy to navigate <A HREF="http://www.stereovox.com/">website</A>. We're just sayin', is all.
RoHS Chills Electronics Companies
Removal of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), a <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/images/newsletter/805Bstph.html">directive by the European Union</A> (EU) that goes into effect on July 1, 2006, sounds like apple pie or motherhood—something that would be hard to argue against. And its expressed purpose of removing hazardous substances—lead and mercury, for example—from consumer products is assuredly a noble one.