In this week's issue: A better "go pill," the study of
animals with enviable qualities, signs of urban improvement,
and more.
---Business---
Time Europe reports on the difficulties Microsoft is having
in trying to crack the tantalizing European cell-phone
market.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143073
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143073
---Health---
A new class of drugs may be the answer to stopping
drowsiness without the side effects and addiction potential
of most stimulants, says a Wired article.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=142680
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=142680
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---Science---
A Red Herring article profiles an astrobiologist whose
life's work is studying "extremeophiles," microorganisms
that can withstand the most stressful conditions imaginable.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=142685
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=142685
Wired looks at advances in the study of biological
regeneration, which someday could allow humans to grow
replacement organs for themselves.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=143033
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=143033
---Social Issues---
Science News reports on a study that supports the theory
that poverty undermines psychological health in children.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=142845
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=142845
America's ghettoes are starting to improve, says a
BusinessWeek article that goes on to look at how the trend
may continue.
http://MagPortal.com/nr/rdir.php?w=142830
similar: http://MagPortal.com/cgi/sim.cgi?w=142830
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