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Science News for December 12, 1996


New Ozone Laundry System Destroys Germs, Cuts Energy Costs

The ozone laundry system uses highly reactive oxygen to clean clothes more quickly and thoroughly with less energy, water, and chemicals. This technology reduces labor, chemical costs by up to 60%, and hot water costs by over 80%, extending linen life.

SourceElectric Power Research Institute·DateDec 12, 1996

UNC-CH Biologist, Husband Uncover North America's Oldest Land Animals

Dr. Patricia Gensel and her husband discover ancient arthropods in Canada, including scorpions and millipedes that lived on land over 200 million years before dinosaurs appeared. The fossils provide conclusive proof of large land-dwelling arthropods existing early in the Paleozoic era.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·DateDec 12, 1996
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First-Light Declared At Hobby-Eberly Telescope

The Hobby-Eberly Telescope has taken its first look at the universe, demonstrating its novel design and paving the way for groundbreaking astronomical discoveries. The telescope's innovative design eliminates expensive features while tracking objects with precision, allowing for efficient and cost-effective large-scale observations.

SourcePenn State·DateDec 12, 1996

Fauci: New Findings On Host Factors Illuminate AIDS Pathogenesis

Recent advances in HIV research reveal the critical role of host factors in determining disease progression and replication rates. Key discoveries include the regulation of HIV replication by immune response molecules and the activation of the immune system by the virus.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·DateDec 12, 1996

Scientists Uncover Link Between Tropical and North Atlantic Climate Change

Researchers discovered a cycle of strong and weak trade winds that triggered massive iceberg armadas across the North Atlantic during the last ice age. The study found a suborbital rhythm of 8,400 years in the strength of tropical winds, which governed the melting of massive ice sheets in the Northern Hemisphere.

SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·DateDec 12, 1996