The Evening Standard (London, England) back issues from May 2005:
This month in Odyssey.(skin care )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005; ... Beauty certainly isn't skin deep. And skin certainly isn't just about making us beautiful. From vanilla to the darkest chocolate shade, skin is amazing! It is our heaviest organ and has an array of important jobs, from sensing pain and warm hugs to protecting us from poisons and diseases ....
Mount St. Helens stinks!(NEWS! Science Scoops)(Volcanoes pollution)
May 01, 2005; ... The April issue of ODYSSEY was devoted entirely to Mount St. Helens, to prepare you for the 25th anniversary this month of the big blast, which occurred on May 18, 1980. Since that issue went to press, the volcano has continued to make national headline news. This just in! The ...
A dol"fin" rescue.(Science Scoops)(rubber fin for dolphin )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... It's a nice tale ... er, tail ... with a happy ending. Fuji, a popular dolphin at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium--Japan's largest--was stricken by a mysterious disease in 2002. To save her life, veterinarians had to remove 75 percent of her tail fin. Fuji survived, but she could no longer swim ...
This is your brain ... on smoke.(Science Scoops)(smoking risk factors)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Think it's cool to smoke? Don't answer right away, but give it some thought. Then again, if you're a smoker, maybe you can't. You see, evidence is weighing in that smoking not only damages your health but also reduces your IQ. Just ask Lawrence Whalley, a Scottish psychiatrist ...
Dangerous teens.(Science Scoops)(teen people tendency to take risks in life)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Are you a risk taker? If you re a teenager, maybe you can't help it. At least that's what a new study would like you to believe. Abigail Baird, a cognitive scientist from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, has been collecting evidence to prove that teenagers take more risks, because they do ...
Let's talk turkey.(Science Scoops)(dung based power plants)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... How do you solve the United States' dependency on foreign oil? Turkey droppings! Yes, a company in Benson, MN, is close to finishing the construction of a new power plant that will burn 90 percent turkey dung and create clean power for 55,000 homes. It will be the ...
Skin to skin: the science of touch.(skin touch senses and receptors)
May 01, 2005; ... Imagine a life without touch. No warm hugs or affectionate kisses. Forget reassuring pats on the back. Erase the desire for the warmth and silky softness of a pet's fur or a soak in a hot tub. None of those pleasurable sensations would exist in a touch-deprived world. Unpleasant ...
Itching vs. tickling.
May 01, 2005; ... As far as the body is concerned, a tickle and an itch begin the same way. Both sensations have the same physiological response. Tickling and itching, called pruritus, start with a stimulus that irritates the skin. The stimulus can be microscopic dust, bugs, bacteria, someone else's touch, ...
Tactile illusions.(Activity to Discover)(senses and sensation)
May 01, 2005; ... There are plenty of optical illusions that fool our sense of vision. Is our sense of touch any better at resisting being tricked? See for yourself by trying the following tactile illusions. Cool Coinage Chill two quarters in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. ...
Second skin.(artificial skin for skin replacement therapy)
May 01, 2005; ... Sarah Yeargain had never really thought about her skin before, until the day it started to fall off! The young woman from San Diego lost nearly all of her skin--and her life--due to a rare allergic reaction to her sinus medication. Her skin was literally peeling off in sheets, and without ...
Sensitive robots?(pressure-sensitive membrane or electronic skin )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... What if your carpet could tell you whether a stranger has entered the house? What if it could determine if your grandmother is merely resting or has fallen and needs assistance? These are just two of many potential applications for a new product under development ... electronic skin! ...
When acne attacks.(Pimples and their treatment techniques)
May 01, 2005; ... It's Friday night and you're just getting ready to go out. You look in the mirror and see a huge zit--ZAPPED AGAIN! Read on to learn what causes acne, and how science can help. Why Do Pimples Pop Up? Acne affects almost all teens at one time or another. Your skin's ...
Is it possible to get a healthy tan?(skin tanning in beauty salons)
May 01, 2005; ... The dance everyone's been waiting for is next week, and you've decided what you'll wear. But you don't think you'll look your best without a tan. It's too cold and cloudy to sunbathe. What to do? Increasingly, the answer among teens is to dial the local tanning salon. But before you punch ...
Big Hopes for a tiny molecule.(dithymidine protects skin tanning)
May 01, 2005 ... If Dr. Gilchrest and her colleagues have their way, the molecule dithymidine, or pTT (just two little thymidines linked by a phosphate molecule, forming a small DNA fragment), may someday become a household word. When you go out in the sun, UV light damages your skin cells ....
Making morphs.(Brain Strain)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005; ... Suzy has created a new form of life with a peculiar kind of skin. She calls the lizardlike animals morphs, because she can actually design their skin pattern simply by drawing with a magic marker on their backs. (Don't worry, it doesn't hurt or harm the morphs!) The morphs absorb the dye ...
The color of skin.(To Kill A Mockingbird book by Harper Lee)(Book Review)
May 01, 2005; ... I refused to eat chocolate cake because I thought it would turn my skin a dark, chocolate-brown. I was five at the time. Even at such a young age, I had figured out that being lighter was considered more desirable. I turned cinnamon-brown, playing outside in the hot Indian sunshine. Later, ...
Tattoos: fad, fashion, or folly?(tattooing comes from prehistoric times)
May 01, 2005; ... From a tiny butterfly hiding behind a knee to an elaborate, multicolored, geometric design emblazoning muscular arms--tattoos are cropping up everywhere. Just take a look at some of the famous tattoo canvases. For instance, professional snowboarder Tara Dakides has a dragon ...
Is a tattoo for you? Take the tattoo test!(tattooing health aspects)
May 01, 2005; ... Never make an important decision that could affect your health or well-being before weighing all the information. See if you know the straight facts about tattoos. Answer True or False to the following questions: 1. Thomas Alva Edison contributed to the development of the first ...
A tattoo is forever--or maybe not: make your own temporary tattoos!(Activity to Discover)
May 01, 2005; ... From fun, wash-off birthday or Halloween decorations to "gone-tomorrow" body art for a Hollywood actor's latest role, temporary tattoos are in. While permanent tattoos are injected under the skin (and often use pigments derived from heavy metals), a temporary tattoo is just a ...
What's up.(usage of sky chart )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005; ... The monthly All-Sky Chart depicts the sky (minus the moon) as it appears at 8:30 p.m. (your local daylight-saving time) on May 15. Useful all month, the chart (except for planet positions) is also accurate for" 10:30 p.m. on May 1 and 8:30 p.m. on May 31. To use the All-Sky ...
Check out the early summer sky and meteor showers!(What's Up)(sky charts)(Brief Article)(Column)
May 01, 2005 ... To watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower (don't miss it!), you'll need to observe before sunrise. Just look toward the eastern sky, and you'll be looking in the general direction of Aquarius, the water bearer. Expect to see one meteor every few minutes. If you return to that same ...
Planet watch.(astronomical chart)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Evening Planets: Venus (in Aries, moving into Taurus) is difficult to see in the early part of the month. By mid-May, you can spot our sister planet setting about 30 minutes after the sun. During the end of May, you'll easily spot Venus, shining in the western sky for an hour after sunset ....
You can do astronomy: do the moon phase!(Activity to Discover)
May 01, 2005 ... You'll Need: Lamp (without a lampshade) Sharp pencil Styrofoam ball (about the size of a baseball) When you look up on a clear night, what do you see? Stars? Planets? Most people expect to see something that is big, round, and bright. And you ...
Get ready for the summer solstice!(StarGazing)(www.jackstargazer.com)
May 01, 2005; ... GREETINGS, GREETINGS, FELLOW STARGAZERS. THIS MONTHS, I'D LIKE YOU TO EXPERIENCE SOMETHING THAT MOST PEOPLE MISS MOST OF THE TIME. IT'S THE RISING OF THE ONLY STAR WE CAN SEE IN THE DAY TIME, THE STAR WE CALL OUR SUN, AND A STAR THAT I LIKE TO CALL OUR DAY STAR ... ...
Skin that can make your skin crawl! From paralyzing poisons to colorful camouflage, the skin of some amazing animals can be used in the strangest ways.
May 01, 2005; ... The surfaces of their bodies change color before your eyes. To slime you. Or poison you. Or peel off in your hands. And that's just a sample of how some fascinating animals can use their skin to its best evolutionary advantage. Skin adaptation is crucial to survival in the animal kingdom. ...
Into the Volcano: Donna O'Meara--A Volcano Researcher at Work.(Kids' Picks)(book by Donna O'Meara)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 01, 2005 ... by Donna O'Meara (Kids Can Press, 2004) The first thing that drew our attention to this book was its pictures. As we flipped through the pages, we found ourselves wanting to read more because of the beautiful and colorful photographs. When we saw something new (such as a field ...
Animals and Their Mates.(Kids' Picks)(book by Pamela Hickman)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
May 01, 2005 ... written by Pamela Hickman/ illustrated by Pat Stephens (Kids Can Press, 2004) I was drawn to this book by the colorful anole lizards on its cover and because I love animals. Although it is really more suitable for elementary school-age kids, I might buy this book. I think it ...
A tale unfolds.(Animal Angles)(Rhinoceros skin)
May 01, 2005; ... In his Just So Stories, Rudyard Kipling describes how "Rhinoceros's skin fitted him quite tight ... [and] buttoned underneath." Rhinoceros once bathed in the Red Sea, leaving his skin on shore. A man from whom he had stolen cake filled that skin with stale cake crumbs. When Rhinoceros put ...
The joy of giving something back; It's the Year of the Volunteer, and thousands of Londoners are answering the call to do their bit for the community. Writer Alex Hannaford explains what motivated him to become a lifeboatman.
May 03, 2005
GANG HORROR IN WEST ENDMurder inquiry after man is beaten to death in street; Dying moments of murder victim captured on film.
May 03, 2005
Chance meeting inspired me to get involved with helping children; (1) Former hostage Terry Waite explains why the One to One charity means so much to him (2) just the job.
May 03, 2005
JOBS OF THE WEEK; Just the Job.
May 03, 2005
IN THE HOT SEAT; just the job.
May 03, 2005
Families of dead troops to sue Blair; FURY AT LABOUR AFTER 87TH BRITISH SOLDIER DIES IN IRAQ.
May 03, 2005
US and Italy clash over shooting of agent.
May 03, 2005
Police ask Abigail to pinpoint car model.
May 03, 2005
'I'm sorry people get an inaccurate picture about what Scope is doing'; just the job.
May 03, 2005
HEALTH NOTES; Just the Job.(Column)
May 03, 2005
Orlando's epic return; 5,000 fans greet Bloom as he is back in London for premiere of [pounds sterling]75m crusader Kingdom Of Heaven movie.
May 03, 2005
Unconvincing crusader stranded in the desert; REVIEW Kingdom Of Heaven.(Movie Review)
May 03, 2005
We're busy keeping London's house in order; Just the Job.
May 03, 2005
education notes; (1) Just the Job (2) where to study.(Column)
May 03, 2005
Washing machine puts men in a spin.
May 03, 2005
Rail fares may go up to cut overcrowding; PASSENGER WATCHDOG VOWS TO FIGHT 'DEMAND MANAGEMENT'.
May 03, 2005
Theatre boss backs Spacey at Old Vic.
May 03, 2005
Family mourns 'princess' killed in hit and run; VAN DRIVER WHO CRASHED INTO TEENAGE FRIENDS WALKING HOME HAD NO LIGHTS ON, CLAIMS WITNESS.
May 03, 2005
Eco-hero Hunter, original spirit of Greenpeace, dies; ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP STARTED WITH PROTESTS AT N-TESTS.
May 03, 2005
Britain to bring in tests on food dyes.
May 03, 2005
Warm welcome home for polar record-breaking team; NEWS IN BRIEF.
May 03, 2005
Mother flies back from US to breastfeed baby; BUSINESSWOMAN MAKES 3,500-MILE TRIP BECAUSE TODDLER WON'T TAKE THE BOTTLE.
May 03, 2005
Russians pay [pounds sterling]10,000 for five Chelsea tickets.
May 03, 2005
Fraud fears rise as 1 in 5 vote by post; London poll rig alert after 4,000% rise in one borough ELECTION 2005 ONE WEEK AFTER INVESTIGATION REVEALS HOW EASY IT IS TO CHEAT.
May 03, 2005
Legal process to challenge the outcome.
May 03, 2005
Losers ready to cry foul when results are tight; COMMENTARY.
May 03, 2005
'My extra ballot could have changed result'; SURVEY FUELS SUSPICION OF FIXING IN CAPITAL'S CONSTITUENCIES.
May 03, 2005
More than 100 key seats are still at stake as voters dither; ELECTION 2005 WITH TWO DAYS OF CAMPAIGNING TO GO, IT'S ALL TO PLAY FOR AS STANDARD'S PANEL CHALLENGES TORY LEADER ON BIG ISSUES.
May 03, 2005
Stars' plea to the waverers.
May 03, 2005
Is Uni protest anti-Semitic?
May 03, 2005
We will fight every inch of the way to give our two beautiful children a future; Tina and Mark Harris face an unimaginable nightmare-their children are unlikely to live beyond the age of nine. Yet their courage will inspire you.
May 03, 2005
We will fight every inch of the way to give our two beautiful children a future.
May 03, 2005
ARE BEAUTY THERAPIES WORTH THE PAIN?
May 03, 2005
Truth about those 'healthy' snacks.
May 03, 2005
The danger sign in your waistline; MEDICAL NOTES.
May 03, 2005
Kinky old icons with knobs on.(Television Program Review)
May 03, 2005
PICK OF THE NIGHT.(Television Program Review)
May 03, 2005