Fulda Germany Hipparcos finds hint of star streams New findings from the Hipparcos satellite lend further support to the idea that the halo of our galaxy acquired its stars by stealing them from small, nearby galaxies. Diagonal 647 E0802, Barcelona Spain Signs of eruption found off Oregon shores Scientists find evidence of fresh lava at a submerged Pacific volcano. S.E. Oregon State University Drive Newport, OR 97365 Working memory makes a spatial move Brain images indicate that separate regions of the prefrontal cortex regulate working memory for objects and for spatial relationships. A mathematical model of elastic rods can be used to describe coiled vine tendrils and kinky phone cords. A technique that allows polymers to arrange themselves into intricate patterns could make computer chip manufacturing faster and cheaper.
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