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Alien visitors

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The newly opened Science fiction museum and Hall of fame in Seattle, which is divided into five thematic galleries, reflects the history, aesthetic philosophy and symbiotic relationship of science fiction. The ways in which the display items have been resourced from books, film studios, film-makers, writers and fans to provide a well-funded and disciplined study of science-fiction which are open to the general public is also discussed.

Author: Bear, Greg
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
Design and construction, Science museums, Museum buildings

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Looking for hope

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The Hope Swinimer started the 'Eastern Europe shore Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Center' in seaforth near Halifax which had 6000 patients of 120 different species, including several fur-bearing mammals such as raccoons and weasels, as well as songbirds and seabirds. By getting much attention these sick and injured animals find hope at Rehabilitation Center.

Author: Hortopan, Karen
Publisher: Canadian Wildlife Federation
Publication Name: Wild
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1492-014X
Year: 2004
Virginia, Specialty hospitals exc. psychiatric, Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Rehabilitation Facilities, Search and rescue operations, Rehabilitation centers, Rehabilitation centres

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Grapes versus gluttony

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Researchers have showed that a compound found in red grapes called resveratrol improves the health and lifespan of mice on a high-calorie diet. Resveratrol has a profound ability to prevent liver damage associated with high-fat diet, but its effect associated with reducing obesity or diabetes in humans is still unknown.

Author: Kaeberlein, Matt, Rabinovitch, Peter S.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
Health aspects, Prevention, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Liver failure, Nutritional aspects, Resveratrol

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