Filed on Oct 30th 2007 in Science
Standing on a gently vibrating platform for fifteen minutes a day was found to cause bone growth and corresponding fat loss in laboratory mice. Dr. Clinton T. Rubin, Director of the Center for Biotechnology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, whose experiments led to this discovery, has developed and taken out a patent on a vibrating device for humans. However, no one, including...
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Filed on Oct 27th 2007 in Technology, Culture & Society
In Harmonious Triads: Physicists, Musicians, and Instrument Makers in Nineteenth-Century Germany, Professor Myles Jackson delves into a time when scientists were committed to understanding the world of music. In the nineteenth century, physicists, musical instrument makers, and performers tried to understand the nature of musical genius, the underlying physics of acoustics, and the instruments...
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Filed on Oct 26th 2007 in Fun
Ok, so we're a little early, but it's not too soon to prepare for pre-Halloween weekend fun. If you've been preoccupied with exams and homework, chances are you haven't had time to put together a costume yet. Not to fear - print out a Star Wars mask and you're good to go. Or how about some anatomically correct bone socks?
Check out these fun Halloween chemistry projects...
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Filed on Oct 25th 2007 in alert
To accommodate work needed on the library staircase, we will temporarily be closing off the 4th floor this Friday, October 26. We have determined that the time least likely to disturb our users is Friday evening. You will not be able to access the 4th floor or use the staircase after 6:00 pm on Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.
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Filed on Oct 25th 2007 in Tips & Tools
Storing and organizing your research sources can be a breeze with all the different reference management tools available today, but finding the one that will suit your needs can be challenging. Here is a brief overview of three popular options:
CiteULike
Connotea
Zotero
Both CiteULike and Connotea are web based services that have similar features:
Browser buttons easily...
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