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Galactic gushers

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Data gathered from the Hubble Space Telescope and other radio telescopes has given physicists the necessary information to theorize that black holes can propel nearby gas clouds to form plasma. The plasma forms an accretion disk that emits light and radiation, simulating the activity of quasars.

Author: Beardsley, Tim
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Research, Analysis, Black holes (Astronomy), Astronomical research, Plasma astrophysics, Quasars

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Galling the bears

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Some bear gallbladders are being used for medicinal purposes because they contain ursodiol. Even though a synthetic has been developed, many Asians still favor natural products. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species has helped by issuing special regulations.

Author: Beardsley, Tim
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
Usage, Protection and preservation, Bears, Gallbladder

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HIV's Achilles' heel: drugs and education are starting to slow the AIDS virus

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A combination of AZT, 3TC and indinavir has helped to slow the resistant mutations of HIV. The combination of AZT, nevirapene and ddI has also been effective in suppressing the virus. However, the drugs are expensive and may cause side effects.

Author: Beardsley, Tim
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
Drug therapy, HIV (Viruses), HIV

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