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    Process to create simulated lunar agglutinate particles

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    A method of creating simulated agglutinate particles by applying a heat source sufficient to partially melt a raw material is provided. The raw material is preferably any lunar soil simulant, crushed mineral, mixture of crushed minerals, or similar material, and the heat source creates localized heating of the raw material

    The Ursinus Weekly, December 4, 1975

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    Soloists named for Messiah • Party hangover • Ec Club hears oil co. view of energy crisis • Guidelines approved for records access • Faculty grievances presented to adm. • U.S.G.A.: Risen from the dead? • Editorial: Malcontents or outdated policy? • Letters to the editor: On student rights • Super game, super seasonhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1048/thumbnail.jp

    The Ursinus Weekly, October 17, 1974

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    N.A.B. named • Freshmen elect officers: Larry Dalaker president • Alumna corner: Color Day • Editorial • Bears are back • Letters to the editor: R.S.W. cut down; Wismer cut down; M.J.H. cut down; And again; Finally, thank you • Salinger myth dissolvedhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1022/thumbnail.jp

    The Ursinus Weekly, March 20, 1975

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    Editorial • Cub and Key revival • Silver ball fever • Letter to the editor • Research funded • The Baer • Pottery reviewed • Swabbers, greasers, rollerettes and flappers place in Song Fest • Any complaints? • The new president speaks • Computer careers will be discussed • Flyer consistency • Swimming wrap-uphttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1032/thumbnail.jp

    Vertical stratification of adult mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) within a tropical rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia.

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    BACKGROUND: Malaria cases caused by Plasmodium knowlesi, a simian parasite naturally found in long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques, are increasing rapidly in Sabah, Malaysia. One hypothesis is that this increase is associated with changes in land use. A study was carried out to identify the anopheline vectors present in different forest types and to observe the human landing behaviour of mosquitoes. METHODS: Mosquito collections were carried out using human landing catches at ground and canopy levels in the Tawau Division of Sabah. Collections were conducted along an anthropogenic disturbance gradient (primary forest, lightly logged virgin jungle reserve and salvage logged forest) between 18:00 and 22:00 h. RESULTS: Anopheles balabacensis, a vector of P. knowlesi, was the predominant species in all collection areas, accounting for 70 % of the total catch, with a peak landing time of 18:30-20:00 h. Anopheles balabacensis had a preference for landing on humans at ground level compared to the canopy (p < 0.0001). A greater abundance of mosquitoes were landing in the logged forest compared to the primary forest (p < 0.0001). There was no difference between mosquito abundance in the logged forest and lightly logged forest (p = 0.554). A higher evening temperature (p < 0.0001) and rainfall (p < 0.0001) significantly decreased mosquito abundance during collection nights. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates the potential ability of An. balabacensis to transmit P. knowlesi between canopy-dwelling simian hosts and ground-dwelling humans, and that forest disturbance increases the abundance of this disease vector. These results, in combination with regional patterns of land use change, may partly explain the rapid rise in P. knowlesi cases in Sabah. This study provides essential data on anthropophily for the principal vector of P. knowlesi which is important for the planning of vector control strategies

    The Ursinus Weekly, October 30, 1975

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    16 U.C. seniors named to Who\u27s who • Prof. presides • U.C. Founder\u27s Day to honor church • Dr. Isaac Asimov named speaker • Editorial: Ursinus\u27 infirmary is ailing! • Letters to the editor: Soccer regrets; Speaking out; Resident vs. day; An open letter to Richard J. Whatley • Newest P.E. prof • Visitor notes strange customs • Renowned sculptor presents project • Forum review: Lisa A. Richette speaks at Ursinus • Ursinus wins! • We\u27re no. 1! • Between inningshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1044/thumbnail.jp

    The Ursinus Weekly, October 10, 1974

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    Gov. candidate Drew Lewis fields questions at U.C. • Achatz discusses news media role at Ursinus forum • Parents\u27 Day events slated • USGA continues action policy • Editorial: Ursinus was a people place • Pages from Ursinus past: Radical changes in store for Ursinus by year 1970! • Pumpkin eater\u27s greenery • Personals • A letter to the Weekly • Institute helps pre-meds abroad • Ursinus student publishes histories • Story leaks out • X-country defeated by King\u27s College • Bears will win Saturday! • Hockey team plans tour of Englandhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1021/thumbnail.jp

    Results of the 2016 Indianapolis Biodiversity Survey, Marion County, Indiana

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    Surprising biodiversity can be found in cities, but urban habitats are understudied. We report on a bioblitz conducted primarily within a 24-hr period on September 16 and 17, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The event focused on stretches of three waterways and their associated riparian habitat: Fall Creek (20.6 ha; 51 acres), Pleasant Run (23.5 ha; 58 acres), and Pogue’s Run (27.1 ha; 67 acres). Over 75 scientists, naturalists, students, and citizen volunteers comprised 14 different taxonomic teams. Five hundred ninety taxa were documented despite the rainy conditions. A brief summary of the methods and findings are presented here. Detailed maps of survey locations and inventory results are available on the Indiana Academy of Science website (https://www.indianaacademyofscience.org/)

    The Ursinus Weekly, October 16, 1975

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    S.F.A.R.C. reps meet, discuss Library & proctors • Homecoming day is coming • Students, V.P. Richter discuss false alarm • Union plans mini-courses • Library Assoc. to meet at U.C. • New instructor • Editorial: Pride, not prejudice • Letter to the editor: Day vs. resident • Saturday Lunch • Speak up or give up • Freedom of speech • State of the Union • George Allen\u27s Ursinus Redskins • Our captains • Ursinus offense faltershttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1043/thumbnail.jp
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