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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1996

Page

3

Robot probe to study lunar ice in polar crater

A planned October launch of a robot craft aims to probe a vast lunar south pole region suspected to harbor water ice in a slurry beneath soil and rock. Pentagon scientists report radio signals from an unmanned military craft reveal an electronic signature akin to a dirty lake in permanently shadowed crater areas.

Washington Moon South Pole Pentagon

CAT scan method eases appendicitis diagnosis says radiology team

A group at Massachusetts General Hospital presented a CAT scan based approach to appendicitis that is easier to interpret and cost effective, potentially reducing unnecessary surgeries. The study was shared at the Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago.

Chicago Patrick Rao Rao Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Radiological Society of North America

Hawaii judge blocks ban on gay marriage licenses

A Hawaii judge ruled the states denial of marriage licenses to gay couples unconstitutional, saying no compelling reason supported the ban. The decision, likely to be appealed, comes amid national debate and polling showing broad opposition to same sex marriage among Hawaii residents.

Honolulu Hawaii Congress Kirk Cashmere Kevin Chang

Study casts doubt on breast cancer link with abortion

A Netherlands study questions previous links between abortion and breast cancer. Recall bias from inaccurate abortion histories may bias results, casting doubt on the purported association amid a heated, ongoing debate.

Washington Netherlands Journal of the National Cancer Institute Matti Rookus Netherlands Cancer Institute Amsterdam Rookus

Americans save more but not enough to meet retirement goals

The Workplace Pulse survey shows average annual retirement savings rose to 2388 in 1996, up 11 percent from 1995, while income expectations climbed to 26256 a year. It notes large gaps for various age groups and urges higher monthly savings to reach the target income.

Washington

NASA weighs trimming shuttle Columbia run to Friday

NASA officials told astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia that the extra day added earlier might be dropped due to worsening weather forecasts for Kennedy Space Center. Flight controllers considered moving the landing from Thursday to Friday, though commander Kenneth Cockrell and his crew preferred staying aloft until Friday.

Cape Canaveral Fla NASA Space Shuttle Columbia Kennedy Space Center Lers Shuttle Kenneth Cockrell Mission Control

Fox Eye Introduces Excimer Laser Vision Surgery

Drs Birchansky and Auer of Fox Eye offer PRK laser or RK radial keratotomy at their office in Fox Eye, 510 10th St SE. Free consultations available by calling 362 9855 or toll free 1 800 I SEE YOU. CR

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