] "We can easily distort memories for the details of an
] event that you did experience," says Loftus. "And we
] can also go so far as to plant entirely false memories
] - we call them rich false memories because they are so
] detailed and so big."

I read the book that was coauthored by Elizabeth Loftus "The Myth of Repressed Memory" in my Science vrs Pseudoscience philosophy class that I took in college. I must say, it was a pretty interesting, as well as disturbing book to read. While reading it, you begin to wonder if your memories are really correct or not - and I recommend the book if you are interested in the subject, although the focus is on people "remembering" sexual abuse.

Guardian Unlimited | Life | 'We can implant entirely false memories'

cool....anything with genetic engineering and SARS and vaccines is rad

SARS trials lift vaccine hope

] Magnetized nanoparticles may one day be the treatment of
] choice for people needing to detox -- whether they be a
] soldier in the field contaminated by anthrax or a
] civilian who has partied way too hard and is suffering
] from a drug overdose.
]
] The nanoparticles, designed at the Argonne National
] Laboratory, come fitted with receptors designed to
] identify, and then latch onto, target molecules. The
] nanoparticles are injected into the bloodstream, where
] they circulate through the body, picking up their target
] toxins as they go.

Wired News: Ironing Out Blood Impurities

] Welcome, lowly pilgrim. You stand before the doors of the
] first church of the Grey Goo. Abandon hope! Seek your
] salvation in the Grey Goo.

the internet is a strange place...

--Abaddon

it sure is:)

-Nano

The First Church of the Grey Goo

] In this C&EN exclusive "Point-Counterpoint," two of
] nanotechnology's biggest advocates square off on a
] fundamental question that will dramatically affect the
] future development of this field. Are "molecular
] assemblers"--devices capable of positioning atoms and
] molecules for precisely defined reactions in almost any
] environment--physically possible?

it's not short, but probly worth reading for all the nanotech peoples out there.

C&EN: COVER STORY - NANOTECHNOLOGY

Federal health officials are debating whether it's time to put emergency contraception — the so-called "morning-after pill" — on pharmacy shelves right next to the aspirin, available without a prescription.

This is huge and important for a number of reasons:

1) Emergency Contraception needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. And the sooner the better. Being able to run to the store right after you realize the condom broke beats the pants out of calling your doctor's office, getting them to call in a prescription the next morning, etc.

2) Although formally a teenager's medical records are not accessable to their parents, it isn't always possible to call up the family doctor without parents finding out. And getting out to the drug store is much easier to explain than trying to get to Planned Parenthood or another community health clinic.

'Morning-after pill' over the counter? FDA considers it

] Scientists anywhere in the world, including developing
] nations, should have free access to the scientific tools
] of modern biology and genetics, says an Australian
] geneticist.
]

Open Source Biotech? Do we have concerns about easing access for terrorists? Or can they already get this stuff? Would the benefits outweigh the risks. I think in OSS the answer is a clear yes... is biotech different?

News in Science - Push to free up biotech tools for all - 01/12/2003

And a little too early according to many...

China deploys SARS vaccine

] Explore one of the newest frontiers in science - DNA
] mapping. From science labs to courtrooms, few discoveries
] are as exciting as the world of DNA. With this deluxe,
] first-of-its-kind kit, you can extract, view and map real
] DNA yourself. Ideal for budding forensic-scientists or
] secret agents, the working lab and tools are just like
] the real thing. Plus, you'll have all the supplies needed
] for six fascinating DNA experiments. Extract DNA from
] vegetables, find out what actually makes ink colors and
] even grow crystal stalagmites!

Its all fun and games until some kid drinks the mutagen.

cool - nano

Discovery DNA Explorer Kit

A very short (4 question) temperment [FYI: personality=current patterns of behavior, is subject to learning. temperment=innate trends in patterns of behavior set at birth, generally people are more comfortable when they act in accordance with their temperment] test based on Myers-Briggs/Keirsey temperment tests.

Definitely nothing new here, but it's only 4 questions, uses the same basis as the rest of them, and provides nifty links for more information at the end.

I am an ISFP. I am in-touch with my inner-artist (interesting, considering I am a scientist) - Nano

Shortest/Best Personality Test