Sunday, February 27, 2005

Termites: Gourmets, Not Gourmands. When it comes to devouring wood, termites are actually quite picky, according to researchers. Scientists have discovered that termites use vibrations to identify the perfect meal. Now a high-tech front line is opening in the battle over floor joists. [NPR's All Things Considered] 7:36:44 PM    comment [] How to Save Medicare? Die Sooner. With end-of-life care likely to become a greater portion of Medicare's costs, some experts argue that efforts to prolong life may end up only prolonging suffering. By By DANIEL ALTMAN. [NYT > Health] 1:09:01 PM    comment []

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