Apr

2

Ozone Hole Tour

April 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Centre for Atmospheric Science: The Ozone Hole Tour. ‘The Beginning… Halley Research Station Dramatic loss of ozone in the lower stratosphere over Antarctica was first noticed in the 1970s by a research group from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) who were monitoring the atmosphere above Antarctica from a research station much like the picture to [...]

Apr

2

Critical Mass: Playing with Chemistry

April 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Chemistry: the video game. Will Critical Mass woo students to the field? ‘You are deep underground in a lab that once housed some of the finest minds in chemistry. But robots directed by a crackbrained artificial intelligence have taken it over and plan to use its equipment to destroy the world! After freezing an evil [...]

Apr

2

Blended Learning

April 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Blended Learning: Why Everything Old Is New Again—But Better. ‘Blended learning is a powerful training solution that combines e-learning with a variety of other delivery methods for a superior learning experience. This article reveals what makes blended learning so powerful, and how to choose the right mix of delivery methods for the best blend of [...]

Apr

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2-HA and 2-OA: Potent Chemicals Against Tuberculosis

April 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Researchers find compound 10 times more effective than isoniazid, the leading anti-tuberculosis drug. ‘Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have synthesized chemicals that are up to 10 times more effective than isoniazid, the leading anti-tuberculosis drug. The finding could lead to badly needed new drugs for combating tuberculosis bacteria, which [...]

Apr

1

Global Warming Crisis

April 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Polar Ice Caps Are Melting Faster Than Ever… More And More Land Is Being Devastated By Drought… Rising Waters Are Drowning Low-Lying Communities… By Any Measure, Earth Is At … The Tipping Point. ‘The climate is crashing, and global warming is to blame. Why the crisis hit so soon – and what we can do [...]

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