Shanghai Journal: Where West Met East, And Then Asked For A Dance
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From Housing Haven To Foreclosure Leader
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Science News

Support for a Theory as to Why Land Sinks Along the Gulf Coast
2008-02-20 05:32 - Understanding why land sinks may help to prevent rising water levels along the Gulf Coast.

Verifying a Diagnosis (1 Letter)
2008-02-20 05:32 - To the Editor:.

The Early Lure of Tobacco (2 Letters)
2008-02-20 05:32 - To the Editor:.

Of Couples and Romance (1 Letter)
2008-02-20 05:32 - To the Editor:.

Decoding Human Rapport (1 Letter)
2008-02-20 05:32 - To the Editor:.

Scientists Finding Ways to Perfect a Cup of Joe, Without the Attitude
2008-02-20 05:31 - A new machine may be able to judge the sensory qualities of a cup of espresso.

Paleontologists Reconstruct a Monster Frog
2008-02-20 05:31 - Beelzebufo may be the largest frog that ever lived, weighing more than 10 pounds.

With Oil Prices Rising, Wood Makes a Comeback
2008-02-20 05:31 - With oil prices rising people are turning to wood heat, raising concerns about the environmental impact of some older devices that are being used.

Satellite Shooting Is Next as Shuttle Heads Home
2008-02-20 05:30 - The shuttle Atlantis has cleared the way for a Defense Department effort to shoot down a failed spy satellite.

Long Nights, 90 Below. What More Could Astronomers Want?
2008-02-20 05:30 - The whitest place on Earth could be the coolest place on the planet for astronomy.


 
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