Oregonians test drive all-electric car in Salem | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal

Oregonians test drive all-electric car in Salem | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal: "The age of the electric car in Oregon will begin a year and a half from now, according to state officials and Nissan.
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The Japanese car company is accelerating its plans to sell a battery-operated vehicle in Oregon, and aims to have the Nissan EV available for sale in late 2010.

Nissan brought a prototype of the electric car to Salem on Thursday, allowing folks to take the silent vehicle for a short test drive inside a building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds."

College too expensive? Try YouTube - USATODAY.com

College too expensive? Try YouTube - USATODAY.com: "The Google Inc.-owned YouTube has for the last few years been forging partnerships with universities and colleges. The site recently gathered these video channels under the banner YouTube EDU.

More than 100 schools have partnered with YouTube to make an official channel, including Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Yale and the first university to join YouTube: UC Berkeley.

There are promotional videos like campus tours, but the more interesting content is straight from the classroom or lecture hall. Many schools have posted videos of guest lecturers, introductory classes and even a full semester's course."

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"All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why."

Avoiding Sugar Key to Ending to Senior Moments: Scientific American

Avoiding Sugar Key to Ending to Senior Moments: Scientific American: "Senior moments, those pesky instances of not so total recall—forgetting where we left our keys or what we did last weekend—are a subtle but significant part of the aging process. Another effect of growing old: rising blood sugar levels, which typically take off in our late 30s or early 40s as our bodies become less adept at metabolizing glucose in the bloodstream. Now a study has linked these rising levels with momentary forgetfulness, pinpointing exactly where in the brain the aging process acts—a finding that could help the elderly ward off memory lapses."

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"Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future."

Viruses Used to Grow "Greener" Batteries

Viruses Used to Grow "Greener" Batteries: "With the help of a common virus, scientists have built a battery that rivals the state-of-the-art rechargeable models now powering personal electronics and hybrid vehicles."

BBC NEWS | Health | Bone-repairing stem cell jab hope

BBC NEWS | Health | Bone-repairing stem cell jab hope: "Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm."

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Oregon Beaches The Locals Are Trying To Keep From You

Oregon Beaches The Locals Are Trying To Keep From You: "Oregon Coast) - Touring Oregon's beaches is a multi-layered experience. Or at least it should be. It’s not just about the clam chowder, settling in with a book at your favorite lodging, or heading to the same spot each time."