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September, 2018





Our new Time-Share …

Sunset on the Bay; photo by the author… right on the shores of a big lake with beautiful scenery. I’ll admit, with less than 240 square ft. of inhabitable space, it’s not exactly a mansion. But it suits our purposes and, quite apparently, also those of our guests. The new abode had hardly been in place when already a thousand fish showed up to inspect it –an adult bowfin (Amia calva) herding an estimated 2,000 of its small finger-nail size newly hatched offspring in shallow water. This is a rare sight that I only experienced a few times in several decades.
By Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser - Sunday, September 30, 2018 - Full Story


Where is the FBI Investigation of Blasey-Ford?

Christine Blasey Ford If we’re going to rake the good Judge Brett Kavanaugh over the coals on a never-ending basis and require background checks (of him) by the FBI over and over again (until presumably it finds something to nail on him), should we not—at least—require a background check on his accuser?
By Sher Zieve - Sunday, September 30, 2018 - Full Story


Kavanaugh and the Depth of Democratic Evil

Kavanaugh and the Depth of Democratic Evil Like many of my fellow Americans, I wept for Brett Kavanaugh watching him deliver his powerful, heartfelt and facts-filled opening statement at the hearing. Witnessing the evil Democratic smear machine's destruction of this great man's character and life was heartbreaking. Reasonable Americans must conclude that the 36-year-old, evidence-less, sexual assault allegations against him are false. Making the point that the smear of Kavanaugh is gutter politics at its unprecedented lowest, Newt Gingrich said even the 10 democrats at the hearing know the sexual assault allegations are false.
By Lloyd Marcus - Sunday, September 30, 2018 - Full Story

Judge Righteously And Pray For Righteous Judgment

Judge Righteously And Pray For Righteous Judgment Brett Kavanaugh is the absolute picture of old fashioned integrity. And, like the President who is trying to hire him, he is currently being beat up and clawed at mercilessly by satan's representatives and their cattle-brained followers (the so-called 'democrats'). The scandal-saturated left is today barely recognizable compared to what it was back when JFK and Hubert Humphrey were at the helm.
By Dave Merrick - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

Natto, the stinky, slimy soybean snack (VIDEO)

Natto, the stinky, slimy soybean snack WASHINGTON — Natto, a food made from fermented soybeans, often turns off newcomers to Japanese food due to its strong smell and stringy slime. But many people love its earthy, cheesy flavor or eat it for its supposed health benefits. In this video, Reactions explains the chemistry of natto — and we try some for ourselves.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story


Protecting probiotics from the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics must first pass through the stomach, a hostile acidic environment that can kill these beneficial bacteria. Now, scientists report in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering the development of a protective gel sphere that may offer probiotics a safer route.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

‘Paintable’ chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice

'Paintable' chemotherapy shrinks skin tumors in mice Skin acts as the first line of defense against pathogens and other harmful material from outside the body. Yet this barrier also excludes some beneficial drugs that could treat skin diseases. Now, researchers have taken the first steps in developing a chemotherapy for melanoma that can be "painted" directly on the skin, rather than injected or taken orally. They report their results in ACS Nano.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model

Compound improves social interaction in autism mouse model Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now in a study appearing in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, scientists report that they have discovered a first-of-its-kind compound that promotes social interaction among laboratory mice that display autistic traits. The finding could lead to the development of drugs capable of improving social behaviors in those who have autism.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

Harmful bacteria thrived in post-Hurricane Harvey floodwaters

Harmful bacteria thrived in post-Hurricane Harvey floodwaters Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017, bringing more than 50 inches of rain and extreme flooding to the city of Houston. In addition to wreaking havoc on buildings and infrastructure, urban floodwaters harbor hidden menaces in the form of bacteria that can cause disease. Now, researchers have surveyed the microbes that lurked in Houston floodwaters, both inside and outside of homes. They report their results in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

Green tea compound helps siRNA slip inside cells

Green tea compound helps siRNA slip inside cells Drinking green tea has been linked to health benefits ranging from cardiovascular disease prevention to weight loss. Although many of these claims still need to be verified in the clinic, an antioxidant in green tea called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) appears to have beneficial effects in cells and animals. Now, researchers have found a surprising use for EGCG: sneaking therapeutic RNAs into cells. They report their results in ACS Central Science.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator

Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator Water covers most of the globe, yet many regions still suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. If scientists could efficiently and sustainably turn seawater into clean water, a looming global water crisis might be averted. Now, inspired by origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, researchers have devised a solar steam generator that approaches 100 percent efficiency for the production of clean water. They report their results in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story

‘Hoppy’ beer without exploding bottles and too much alcohol

What-Is-Dry-Hopping.jpg The forgotten art of "dry-hopping" beer to enhance flavor is back in vogue. But this practice sometimes has undesirable side effects, such as an unexpectedly high alcohol content and high pressures that could cause beer bottles to break. Now, research published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry explains the biochemical basis of these unintended consequences, which could help brewers create "hoppy" beverages without the quality-control and safety issues.
By American Chemical Society - Saturday, September 29, 2018 - Full Story


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