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Entries from February 26th, 2009

Noisy Classrooms Inhibit Learning

February 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Physics

Reseachers at Ohio State University found that many schools do not meet the standards of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Studies showed that children’s learning and speech abilities are affected when noise levels get too high due to poor acoustics. Most classrooms have hard surfaces, like desks, tables, and hard floors that sound bounces off [...]

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World’s Largest Snake Discovered in Fossilized Rainforest

February 26th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Biology, Other Science

A species of snake called the Titanoboa was discovered in a mine in Colombia.  Estimates by scientists were that the snake was as long as 42 feet and weighed a ton.  Those who discovered it say it slithered around the Earth 60 million years ago, but they believe in the false theory of evolution.  Not [...]

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The Perfect Wrap

February 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Physics

Scientists have discovered a material that can hold any substance inside of it without leakage.  This barrier is made from many layers of graphine particles.  It can keep even high pressures of gas sealed in including helium. This discovery is important to us, because it could really change the meaning of airtight.  It can be used in [...]

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Putty used in preventing ulcers ?

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology, Other Science

In Portland Oregon two patients from Health and Science University are the first on the West Coast to receive  a new stroke prevention system that uses a putty like polymer substance to seal brain aneurysm. This Substance, known as Onyx is a black ink but once squirted with saline it forms into a spongy bead [...]

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