[Jawlist] Weekly Science Report 11-7-08

Sat Nov 8 14:33:32 PST 2008

Good Evening Everyone,

Below is this week's edition.  I've decided to change the name of the publication to the Weekly Science Report.  Enjoy!

Steve Detwiler

Weekly Science Report
November 7, 2008

“More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments.” 
Franklin D. Roosevelt

News Articles

Paleontology, Evolution and Prehistoric Studies

No burial for 10,000-year-old bones
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/081029/full/4551156a.html?s=news_rss

Ice-Age rhinoceros remains found
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/gloucestershire/7710415.stm

Could life have started in a lump of ice?
http://www.physorg.com/news145097410.html

How likely is mammoth cloning?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/nov/05/genetics-mammoth-cloning

6,000km trip to reveal clues to ancient migration
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-11/du-6tt110608.php

Ancient and General History

Unearthed First World War manuals reveal the everyday challenges of life in the trenches
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3363143/Unearthed-First-World-War-manuals-reveal-the-everyday-challenges-of-life-in-the-trenches.html

Daylight Saving Time: Why Did We Do It?
http://www.livescience.com/culture/081031-daylight-saving-time.html

The Truth About Muslims in America
http://www.livescience.com/culture/081030-muslim-americans.html

Japan struggles with WWII legacy 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7704729.stm

Leonardo codex to be dismantled
http://www.ansa.it/site/notizie/awnplus/english/news/2008-10-28_128277593.html

Never too late: Cops crack 25-year-old clock theft
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081103/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_israel_time_bandit

Inca roots are deep in high-altitude Cuzco
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/02/TRCR134G8R.DTL

Catholics, Muslims open landmark talks at Vatican 
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081104/ts_nm/us_religion_dialogue

Sarah Vowell on the Puritans' Legacy
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Sarah-Vowell-Puritans-Legacy.html

Ancient China: Lack Of Rainfall Could Have Contributed To Social Upheaval And Fall Of Dynasties
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081106165233.htm

Dead People in 1700s Were the First Celebrities
http://www.livescience.com/culture/081106-death-fame.html

In Iran, open arms, rich history await intrepid Westerners
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-11-06-iran-welcome_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

L.A. Jews celebrate Yanov Torah's survival
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-torah7-2008nov07,0,3170937.story

Indonesians appease mountain gods with sacrifices
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/02/indonesia.volcano.ap/index.html

Why We Wait 77 Days for Obama's Inauguration
http://www.livescience.com/history/081105-inauguration-date.html

Archaeology

'Exceptional' Roman coins hoard
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/7699953.stm

Archaeologists Strive to Save Hormuz Ardashir
http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8708111338

Archeologists Find More Ancient Ritual Sites in Babadan
http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2008/10/31/brk,20081031-143239,uk.html

Caesar's British Landing Site Pinned Down
http://www.livescience.com/history/081101-nhm-julius-caesar.html

Bronze-Age house unearthed
http://www.bognor.co.uk/news/BronzeAge-house-unearthed.4642123.jp

Scientists: Bone tool oldest ever found in Indiana
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27506631/

French dig exposes underside of Tyre
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=97308

Trojan arrows and unique seals from Perperikon stand out in archaeological summer '08
http://international.ibox.bg/news/id_1474064382

Archaeologists find ancient ritual site in Java
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/archaeologists-find-ancient-ritual-site-in-java_100114379.html

Shipwreck hunters find 1870 schooner
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081103/NEWS16/811030333

Petroglyph returned to first nation
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=9dca583e-b79d-44f8-b72c-881e3abeb33d

Adventures in the Valley of the Kings. Part II
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2008/920/he2.htm

Lawsuit filed against Susa violator
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=74153&sectionid=351020105

Iraq demands Iran provide help on looted artifacts
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/02/news/ML-Iraq-Iran-Artifacts.php

Female Shaman's Grave Loaded with Goodies
http://www.livescience.com/history/081103-shaman-grave.html

Ancient ceramics dug up in Ha Long
http://news.balita.ph/2008/11/04/ancient-ceramics-dug-up-in-ha-long/

St. Louis' last remaining Indian mound is for sale, listed at $400,000
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/C0638F0B7471B539862574F70016C0CD?OpenDocument

Who owns our ancient past? 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7709000/7709332.stm

Call for promotion of Saraswati basin
http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=146315

Dig unearths treasures of Byzantine era and before
http://www.thenational.ae/article/20081106/FRONTIERS/190583377/1036/NEWS

Darwin archaeological dig
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/11/06/2412537.htm?section=entertainment

Excavation uncovers 17th century Santa Fe
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27578984/

Switzerland to return 4,400 stolen antiquities to Italy after 7-year legal battle
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-eu-switzerland-stolen-antiquities,0,1348963.story

Archaeologists Dig For War-Era Artifacts Outside Heinz Field
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27559043/

21st Century Designs: UC Team Virtually Rebuilds Lost Architecture of the Shakers
http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.asp?id=9159

General Science

15 new technologies that will change everything
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27440000/

CNN 'beams up' virtual correspondent
http://www.physorg.com/news145096800.html

Obama promises new era of scientific innovation
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn15130?DCMP=ILC-hmts&nsref=top1_head_Obama%20promises%20new%20era%20of%20scientific%20innovation

Safety fears over nanocosmetics 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7706818.stm

World's largest truck goes robotic
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27575051/

Will machines outsmart man?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/nov/06/artificialintelligenceai-engineering

Physics, Earth and Space Sciences

Undersea explorer Piccard dies, aged 86
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081101/ap_on_re_eu/eu_switzerland_obit_piccard

Neil Armstrong donating his papers to Purdue
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081101/ap_on_sc/purdue_armstrong_papers;_ylt=AqAGDxUlkzz97sQ0cRA7tURvieAA

Habitable worlds may hide in gas giants' wake
http://space.newscientist.com/article/mg20026805.200-habitable-worlds-may-hide-in-gas-giants-wake.html?DCMP=ILC-hmts&nsref=news2_head_mg20026805.200

Future of physics 'under threat' 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7703629.stm

Ten things you don’t know about black holes
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/10/30/ten-things-you-dont-know-about-black-holes/

Magnetic shield for spacefarers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7706844.stm

Lunar X Prize Competitor Hopes to Send a Rover Back to Tranquility Base
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2008/11/03/lunar-x-prize-competitor-hopes-to-send-a-rover-back-to-tranquility-base/

NASA sends 'please wake up' call to Phoenix lander
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2008-11-03-phoenix-mars_N.htm

'Ghost Of Mirach' Materializes In Space Telescope Image
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081102211541.htm

Ghost in the Machine? Physicists May Have Detected a New Particle at Fermilab
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2008/11/05/ghost-in-the-machine-physicists-may-have-detected-a-new-particle-at-fermilab/

Simulation points to dark matter
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27563574/

Voters reject tax hike for spaceport
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27563152/

Mission to Mars: Key health hurdle can be overcome, say scientists
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081104/sc_afp/spacehealthmars_081104111700;_ylt=AlCFKu5MUS_041PViUSB1G3POrgF

This year's Antarctic ozone hole is 5th biggest
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081105/ap_on_sc/sci_ozone_hole

Could a hot air balloon help map Saturn moon?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27579784/

Signs of late volcanism seen on moon
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27578862/

Environment, Climate Change and Alternative Energy Sources

Chilean glacier will vanish in 50 years: study
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081102/sc_afp/chilewarmingwater_081102000516

Green prisons farm, recycle to save energy, money
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081101/ap_on_re_us/green_prisons;_ylt=AoioiJGQD1D3MwTR5J20tNRvieAA

Mexico City's 'water monster' nears extinction
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081102/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_mexico_water_monster

Tasmanian devils could be gone in 20 years
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27522837/

Rainforest fungus makes diesel
http://www.physorg.com/news144958975.html

Solar power game-changer: 'Near perfect' absorption of sunlight, from all angles
http://www.physorg.com/news144940463.html

A green future for scrap iron
http://www.physorg.com/news144941024.html

Plasma Turns Garbage into Gas
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=plasma-turns-garbage-into-gas

Climate pushing lemmings to cliff
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7711709.stm

Tropical farms 'aid biodiversity' 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7708506.stm

Rocks could be harnessed to sponge vast amounts of CO2 from air, says study
http://www.physorg.com/news145126515.html

Tokyoites go farming to escape urban woes
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081106/sc_afp/lifestylejapanenvironmentfarm_081106024145

UN climate chief seeks Obama input in December talks
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081105/sc_afp/climatewarmingunusobama_081105174045;_ylt=AjgvE.sqYNJsc26kLaBzd4zPOrgF

EU newcomers want energy security included in bloc's climate deal
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081105/sc_afp/polandeuvisegradbalticsdiplomacyclimateeconomy_081105194614;_ylt=Ai3T1Ih1bkqQDUWjGL0jUWPPOrgF

New spray-on solar cells invented
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27578230/

Sunlight has more powerful influence on ocean circulation and climate than North American ice sheets
http://www.physorg.com/news145202102.html

After 2 centuries of shrinking, Alaska glaciers got thicker this year
http://www.physorg.com/news145187972.html

Ecologists use oceanographic data to predict future climate change
http://www.physorg.com/news145197809.html

Tiny solar cells built to power microscopic machines
http://www.physorg.com/news145197611.html

Canada to offer Obama continental climate change pact
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081106/sc_afp/canadausenvironmentwarming_081106194339;_ylt=ApY5fgvzOWtC7dXepR_eFrrPOrgF

Are alternative fuels reliving the 1980s?
http://features.csmonitor.com/environment/2008/11/06/are-alternative-fuels-reliving-the-1980s/

Biological, Genetics and Medical Sciences

Iraq Seeking Doctors To Rebuild Health System
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96318569

Artificial pancreas would dial up diabetes control
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-11-02-artificial-pancreas_N.htm

Scientists clone from frozen mice 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7707498.stm

Harnessing The Power Of The Brain
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/31/60minutes/main4560940.shtml

On the Michigan Ballot: Should Human Embryos be Used in Medical Research?
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2008/11/03/on-the-michigan-ballot-should-human-embryos-be-used-in-medical-research/

Researchers Could Grow Replacement Tissue to Patch Broken Hearts
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2008/11/03/researchers-could-grow-replacement-tissue-to-patch-broken-hearts/

High-tech robodocs are surgeons of the future
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27525256/

Previously unknown immune cell may help those with Crohn's and colitis
http://www.physorg.com/news144946396.html

DNA breakthrough on 1946 murder
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7708974.stm

Cancer patient genome sequenced for the first time
http://www.physorg.com/news145110310.html

African, Asian join the library of genomics
http://www.physorg.com/news145123182.html

Cancer genetic blueprint revealed
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7706487.stm

Australia leads world first global effort to improve diagnosis of genetic disorders
http://www.physorg.com/news145200305.html

Green spaces narrow health gap between rich and poor
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081107/sc_afp/healthenvironmentcities_081107001938

Other

Nov. 7, 1932: Radio Enters the 25th Century
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/11/dayintech_1107

The 5 Most Scientifically Plausible Sci-Fi Movies
http://news.yahoo.com/s/newsarama/20081107/en_newsarama/the5mostscientificallyplausiblescifimovies

Additional Informational

SciFi Channel: Visions for Tomorrow
http://www.scifi.com/visions/home.html

Graham Hancock’s Website
http://www.grahamhancock.com

Robert Schoch’s Website
http://www.robertschoch.com

John Anthony West’s Website
http://www.jawest.net

Robert Bauval’s Website
http://www.robertbauval.co.uk/index.html

Center for Archaeoastronomy Website
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~tlaloc/archastro/news.html

National Academies
http://www.nationalacademies.org/headlines/index.html

Antikythera Mechanism’s Website
http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/

The Genographic Project Website
https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/

Catalhoyuk Website
http://www.catalhoyuk.com/

Archaeological Survey of India’s Website
http://asi.nic.in/

Ancient Indus Valley Civilization’s Website
http://www.harappa.com/har/har0.html

Near Earth Object Impact Hazard Website
http://star.arm.ac.uk/impact-hazard/

Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, Antiquities Information System
http://www.eais.org.eg/

Minerva (International Review of Ancient Art and Archaeology)
http://minervamagazine.com/index.asp

The Upuaut Project
http://www.cheops.org/

NASA Science, Science Mission Directorate Website
http://nasascience.nasa.gov/

FX Television, 30 Days
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/30days/

Sacred Sites and Archaeoastronomy in the Ancient World
http://sacredsites.com/index.html

Beyond Stone & Bone Blog
http://archaeology.org/blog/

Earth Pilgrims Website
http://www.earthpilgrims.com

Wake Forest University, Museum of Anthropology Online Artifact Database
http://cairo.deacnet.wfu.edu/

Audio Slideshow: 'Babylon' - myth and reality
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7697854.stm

The Mystery of the Messiah Tablet
http://minervamagazine.com/news.asp?min_issue=SEP_OCT2008#3

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