EatFeats (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The Milford Daily reports that Gretchen Vogel won a hot wing eating contest at Jake’s Dixie Roadhouse in Waltham, Massachusetts which culminated with a 750,000 scoville unit sauce.
Science Mag (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Max Planck Society's expansion into the former East Germany seeded top science into the region, but challenges remain in making sure the successes take root. Author: Gretchen Vogel
Science Mag (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The reunification of Germany was a mixed blessing for East German scientists. For many, especially the younger ones, it was a great opportunity (see p. 792 ). But others were set adrift when entire preexisting eastern institutes were closed or cut to a fraction of their original size. Author: Gretchen Vogel
