'Twitchers' they can't do without

Article Abstract:

The important work of the amateur scientists was acknowledged at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting for the year 2000. Ornithologists felt amateurs had a vital role in helping to carry out research. Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology Director of Education and Citizen Science Rick Boney pointed out how he was able to use the Internet to gather data from amateurs all around the world. Other speakers at the meeting acknowledged how amateurs were able to help with the gathering of information, such as in astronomy.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Practice, Ornithological research, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Astronomers, Amateur, Ornithologists, Amateur astronomers

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Bug that bears the mark of death

Article Abstract:

A Vietnamese typhoid strain has been analyzed and part of its DNA has been found to be similar to that of bubonic plague. Typhoid is a serious probem in Vietnam, and the microbe responsible is constantly mutating, which makes it more difficult and expensive to treat.

Health aspects, Vietnam, Typhoid fever, Typhoid

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Composing a perfect pitch

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the scientific study of music are discussed. In particular the almost universal dominance of western music is examined and the implications of this for local music culture is analysed.

Social aspects, Music, Composition (Music), Computer music, National music

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