Testosterone injections touted as youth boost in men study
A St. Louis University School of Medicine study led by Dr. Rahmawati Sih reports regular testosterone shots over six months increased muscle strength tone and balance in 10 men compared with 11 placebo recipients. Minor memory gains and heightened sex drive were noted but results are preliminary and not a general endorsement.
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Mars visits delayed by Russia US Mars missions postponed
Reports from Bonn and Paris indicate Mars 94 and Nar 96 are delayed by at least two years due to Russia's economic difficulties. French and German space officials favor postponement over a poorly planned mission as memory of failed international probes lingers.
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Hubble Discovers Massive Black Hole in Galaxy M87
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope images reveal a colossal black hole in M87's center, containing an estimated two to three billion solar masses. The find, photographed Feb 27, marks a historic milestone for astronomy and prompts questions about black holes in other galaxies.
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Hellish weather and high water. Here to stay?
Weather and flood conditions worsen across regions as high heat and heavy rainfall persist. Expert forecasts warn experts expect continued deluges, rising rivers, and mounting damage into weeks amid mounting emergency declarations and evacuation advisories.
Changing Patterns Linked to Global Warming and Jet Stream Shifts
Scientists warn that extreme U S weather over the past decade reflects a global pattern of sharper climate swings. They cite El Niño, Pacific Ocean warming, and jet stream shifts as drivers, while some climatologists caution that warming may be within normal variability.
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Sky Watch Week of May 29 Libra's claws in sky map
Astronomical notes describe Libra stars Zuben El Genubi and Zuben Eschamati, their meanings southern and northern claws, their history with Scorpion, plus details on binary companions, occultations, star colors, and a sky map tuned to 11 o'clock Sunday. Dr. K L Franklin provides commentary on visibility and horizon orientation.
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MacHandwriter lets you write to control a Mac computer
A Knight-Ridder review explains CIC MacHandwriter a cordless pen and tablet convert handwriting to text and mouse actions. It’s usable for drawing and navigation but requires training and varies by typing speed. The tester found 15 wpm with three weeks practice, and speed depends on handwriting skill.
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MacHandwriter
Information superhighway and the bad metaphor era
A Knight Ridder panel of writers mocks the hype around the information superhighway. They note overused metaphors from politicians and pundits, cautioning against superficial branding and urging serious regulation and practical infrastructure.
Merck Brings The Merck Manual To Digital DBS-2
Merck introduces a pocket sized electronic Merck Manual on the Franklin Digital Book System DBS 2. The data card costs 129 dollars and the DBS device also sells for 129 dollars. Shipments go to bookstores nationwide.
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