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September 20, 2012

Low income linked to poorer health in both U.S. and England, despite different health systems

Although the English are generally healthier than Americans, both countries grapple with large health inequalities. A new study suggests that in both countries, health and wealth are tightly linked. The study, published online Sept. 20 in the American Journal of Public Health, links income level with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and other health conditions. The results surprised author Melissa Martinson, an assistant professor at the 91爆料’s School of Social Work, who expected income to have less of an effect…

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The original Twitter? Tiny electronic tags monitor birds’ social networks

A tiny digital tag developed at the 91爆料 can for the first time see when birds meet in the wild, offering a window into animal social networks. A study in Current Biology used the tags to track the social habits of New Caledonian crows, and found a surprising amount of interaction among the tool-using birds.

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September 13, 2012

Documents that Changed the World podcasts: Mao’s ‘Little Red Book’

For the latest installment of 聽his Documents that Changed the World podcast series, Joe Janes takes a look at a small book that had a huge impact. “Quotations from Chairman Mao Tsetung,” also known as Mao’s “Little Red Book,” was published in 1965 and became one of the most widely printed and distributed books in history. Publication ceased in 1979 following Mao’s fall from favor and death but started again sporadically in 1993. Documents that Changed the World A podcast…

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Arts Roundup: Student theater, Native American films 鈥� and the Burke gets buggy

The last couple of weeks before fall quarter begins are like the calm before the storm. In this otherwise quiet week, 91爆料TV starts a new series featuring Native American filmmakers, the Undergraduate Theater Society sets its 2012-13 lineup and the Burke Museum goes buggy. Also, 91爆料 Press reprints a powerful 1845 slave narrative written by the great-grandfather of a member of the 91爆料 community. Bug Blast, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 16. A family-friendly event at the Burke Museum…

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News Digest: Volunteer Saturday at Urban Hort, webcast compares Mars rover and undersea research, book out on floating homes

Join hundreds of volunteers Saturday putting a shine on Urban Hort || Thursday webcast links Mars rover to undersea research || Architecture graduate student pens book on Seattle鈥檚 floating homes

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91爆料 celebrates opening of new Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building

The 91爆料’s new Molecular Engineering and Sciences Building opens this fall with a series of kick-off events focused on this emerging area of research. The associated Institute will focus on research applications in medicine and clean energy.

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Official U.S. poverty rate remains high, middle class incomes decline

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today show that, after increasing since 2008, the poverty rate for the U.S. remained stable at 15 percent between 2010 and 2011. In Washington state, the estimated poverty rate increased from 11.5 percent (774,000 residents) to 12.5 percent (854,000 residents) between 2010 and 2011.

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September 11, 2012

Freshman Convocation marks opening of 91爆料’s school year

91爆料 President Michael Young will be the featured speaker at the 91爆料’s 29th annual Freshman Convocation, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 in the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. About 4,800 people are expected to attend this event, which welcomes the entering class. Convocation officially marks the beginning of the academic year, with classes starting Sept. 24. The event will be broadcast live and will be rebroadcast by 91爆料TV. The academic procession will be…

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News Digest: Honor: Doug Parish and Ray Wilson, NASA taps 91爆料 to study the origin of life in the universe, new director of real estate studies

91爆料PD officers honored for lifesaving work || NASA taps 91爆料 team to study origin, distribution of life in the universe || Stephen O’Connor new director of the Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies

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Encyclopedia of DNA elements compiled; 91爆料 a key force in Project ENCODE

An international team of researchers has made headway toward a comprehensive listing of all the working parts of the human genome. More than 30 scientific papers appear today, include major work by 91爆料 researchers. The London Museum of Science celebrates with ceiling banners and aerial dancers.