Friday, October 8, 2010

SCIENCE



An amateur astronomer working from his backyard shed in Ireland was the first in the world to spot a supernova explosion last month. The discovery is the biggest ever in amateur astronomy in Ireland.

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created an experimental vaccine against beta-amyloid, the small protein that forms plaques in the brain and is believed to contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Prohibition of cannabis in the United States may be counter-productive, with a new study showing that a period of increased law enforcement against the drug coincided with an increase in the number of young adult cannabis users smoking cheaper and more potent produce.

And finally, saved the best for last

A new international research project has found high levels of heavy metals in Chinese cigarettes, with some containing three times the level of lead, cadmium and arsenic of Canadian brands.

Yay, China. From poisoned dog food to poisonous baby food to leaded childrens toys.

12 comments:

  1. Oh China, always with the poisonous products.

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  2. Deregulation guys, IT'S THE BEST THING EVER!

    Derp.

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  3. Prohibition of cannabis is counter-productive 'cos it makes it harder for people to have a good time and laugh at nothing.

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  4. Good articles. I hope the experimental vaccine against beta-amyloid is safe and we are able to use it one day. It would suck to get Alzheimers

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  5. Interesting article about the cannabis

    My blog is devoted to information on the benefits of cannabis ingestion you should check out some of the articles i post

    calyxhuffer.blogspot.com

    followan

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  6. Nice links gotta watch out for china

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  8. This article was enlightening. Thanks.

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  9. anything chinese has lead in it seems like

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