: three years later

In T Egral Three Years Later

The ESA INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophyisics Laboratory (INTEGRAL) is composed of two main instruments (IBIS and SPI) for the γ−ray astrophysics (20 keV – 10 MeV), plus two monitors (JEM-X and OMC) for X-ray and optical counterparts. It was launched on October 17 th , 2002, from the Baikonur cosmod-rome (Kazakhstan) and it will be active at least up to 2008. A selection of its main scientific ...

Indoor radon entry: 30 years later

The paper discusses the results of 30 years of radon indoor entry research. While some progress has been made, many discrepancies between current theories and experimental data still remain. Misconceptions of radon transport mechanisms in homes are analyzed. The role of US Environmental Protection Agency in radon indoor entry research is examined and the agency's policies are criticize...

Analytical and Quantitative Cytopathology and Histopathology: Three Years Later.

Free school fruit – sustained effect three years later

BACKGROUND Norwegian children consume less fruit and vegetables (FV) than recommended. In order to increase the intake, a School Fruit subscription programme is now offered to all Norwegian elementary and junior high schools. This programme has limited effect due to low participation by schools and pupils. However, recent evaluations of the programme offered for free have reported good effects ...

CBCD: 25 years later!

In 1988, a handful of idealists led by Prof. Dr. Henrique Walter Pinotti then Head Professor of Digestive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo founded an prestigious organization that today all know, which is the BRAZILIAN COLLEGE OF DIGESTIVE SURGERY CBCD. These selfless whose naes can be seen in Figure 1, are or were university professors committed to the teaching of General ...