Nudists at Oregon convention face growing legal pressure
Nearly 1,000 nudists gathered in Marcola Oregon for a national convention as topless horseshoes and naked volleyball unfolded despite 65 degree weather. They outlined strategies against new laws, with the American Association for Nude Recreation expanding a government affairs division and legal defense fund to protect lifestyle rights amid city crackdowns like San Diego’s Black’s Beach nudity ban.
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Marcola
Ore
Cascade Foothills
Bill Haller
American Association For Nude Recreation
Kissimmee
Fig
Eric Schuttanf
John Kinman
Kona
Hawaii
Willamettan
Super iron batteries promise longer life for devices
Washington AP reports researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology have developed super iron batteries that store 50 percent more energy than traditional cells. The batteries, appearing similar to AA or AAA cells, show higher conductivity and longer run times for high-drain devices like portable CD players, with potential for rechargeable forms powering camcorders, laptops, and electric cars. Experts call the finding a significant scientific advance.
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Washington
Israel Institute of Technology
Stuart Licht
Licht
Science
Jack Winnick
Georgia Institute of Technology
Effects of microgravity on body functions during spaceflight
The text describes how lack of gravity disrupts brain orientation, sleep, muscles, heart, bones, immune cells, and fluid balance. It notes returning astronauts face balance and heart adjustments, citing Lawrence DeLucas and Marian L. Lewis on adaptation to gravity and potential negative effects.
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Space
Earth
Lawrence DeLucas
Center For Macromolecular Crystallography
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Gene linked to meningitis risk in children
London AP report details two Lancet studies showing children with a genetic inclination to overproduce the blood-clotting enzyme PAI-1 in meningococcal disease are twice as likely to die from septic shock. Researchers link gene variants 4G/4G 4G/5G and 5G/5G to disease progression, not infection risk. implications include genetic testing for outcome prediction.
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London
Lancet
Bruce Beutler
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Beutler
CDC steps up plan to end tuberculosis in US
Atlanta AP report notes federal health officials unveil a renewed strategy to curb the lingering TB threat. Despite a record low rate of seven per 100,000, concerns grow over drug resistant strains, complacency, and global outbreaks that could spark a US resurgence. calls for a new vaccine and sustained funding accompany the approval of rifapentine as a 25‑year drug gap closes. New and renewed efforts target treatment, prevention, and vaccine research amid slow industry involvement.
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United States
Ronald Valdiserri
CDC
National Center For
Washington, D.C
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