SAT scores inch up for first time since 1985
The College Board reports average SAT scores rose marginally in 1992 with math up 2 points to 476 and verbal up 1 to 423. NY-based agency president sees a potential upward trend while NEA urges caution, noting long-term trends are needed. Women gain 3 in math and 1 in verbal. men up 2 in both. 1992 figures still lag 1969 benchmarks.
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Babies as young as five months can add and subtract
A Nature report shows 5 month old infants seem to grasp basic arithmetic such as 1 plus 1 equals 2 and 2 minus 1 equals 1. Karen Wynn of the University of Arizona led experiments using Mickey Mouse dolls to test infant numeracy.
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Man Recovers From Baboon Liver Transplant Fever
The unidentified 35 year old man who received the world's first baboon liver in a transplant two months ago remained in fair condition and was moved to the ICU at Presbyterian University Hospital to monitor a fever. Doctors did not know the fever level or cause. Liver function was normal and there were no signs of organ rejection. The transplant occurred on June 28 after his hepatitis nearly destroyed his liver.
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