In a feat that may provide a promising array of applications, from energy efficiency to telecommunications to enhanced imaging, researchers at UC Santa Barbara have created a compound semiconductor of nearly perfect quality with embedded nanostructures containing ordered lines of atoms that can manipulate light energy in the mid-infrared range. More efficient solar cells, less risky and higher resolution biological imaging, and the ability to transmit massive amounts of data at higher speeds are only a few applications that this unique semiconductor will be able to support. "This ...

The Borna disease – named after the German city of Borna, which saw a cluster of cases over 100 years ago – mainly affects horses and sheep, and in rare cases cattle and rabbits too. A single case of an infected dog has been reported. Affected horses seclude themselves from the herd and suffer from depression and general disorientation. Ultimately, this incurable infection is fatal. Borna virus detected in bicoloured shrews Researchers have long been in the dark concerning the transmission mechanism of the Borna virus. The bicoloured shrew was one suspect, but definitive ...

Candidates for a Nobel prize often have to wait more than 20 years to receive this highest of scientific accolades. According to a Correspondence by Santo Fortunato of Aalto University in Finland and colleagues, such nail-biting delays are becoming the norm — to the point that aspiring laureates may themselves have expired by the time the medal is due to be presented. Before 1940, Nobel prizes were awarded more than 20 years after the original discovery for only about 11%, 15% and 24% of physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine prizes, respectively. But by 1985, ...

Its head and pronotum are usually rusty red, and its abdomen blue or shiny green: the bombardier beetle is approximately one centimetre long and common to Central Europe. At first glance, it appears harmless, but it possesses what is surely the most aggressive chemical defence system in nature. When threatened, the bombardier beetle releases a caustic spray, accompanied by a popping sound. This spray can kill ants or scare off frogs. The beetle produces the explosive agent itself when needed. Two separately stored chemicals are mixed in a reaction chamber in the beetle's ...

A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the Center for Cancer Systems Biology (CCSB) at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has uncovered a new aspect of autism, revealing that proteins involved in autism interact with many more partners than previously known. These interactions had not been detected earlier because they involve alternatively spliced forms of autism genes found in the brain. In their study, published in the April 11, 2014 online issue of Nature Communications, the scientists isolated hundreds of new variants ...

MAYWOOD, Il. (April 11, 2014) – A Loyola University Medical Center study is reporting for the first time a link between overuse injury rates in young athletes and their socioeconomic status. The rate of serious overuse injuries in athletes who come from families that can afford private insurance is 68 percent higher than the rate in lower-income athletes who are on public insurance (Medicaid), the study found. The study also found that privately insured young athletes are twice as likely as publicly insured athletes to be highly specialized in one sport. Loyola researchers ...

South Carolina House passes amendment to Emma's Law Article provided by Blake Law Firm, PA Visit us at http://www.blakelawfirm.com Like many states, drunk driving is a serious problem in South Carolina. As a result, the legislature has enacted strict penalties for offenders. However, those penalties are about to get much more strict, according to the most recent news from the South Carolina Legislature. Recently, the South Carolina House voted 112-0 to pass an amendment to Emma's Law. This law is not yet final and must pass the Senate and be signed by the Governor. Emma's ...

New York courts throw out five DWI cases for illegal checkpoint Article provided by Greenspan & Greenspan Visit us at http://www.greenspans-law.com Several drivers pulled over and subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated on a service road connecting the Long Island Express to the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, New York, have recently had their cases thrown out. The officers, who arrested hundreds of suspected drunk drivers on the service road in 2011, conducted what they termed "step out" surveillance, meaning they stood on the side of the service ...

When an employer's motives are wrong and right Article provided by David Yeremian & Associates, Inc. Visit us at http://www.yeremianwagelaw.com/ California law prohibits an employer from taking an adverse action against an employee "because of" any of several factors, including race, religion, age, sex, disability or medical condition. Someone who believes that he or she faced such employment discrimination may sue an employer and seek various remedies. One issue that may arise in such cases is a so-called "mixed-motive" actions by the employer. This means ...

Harm to woman's child was "past persecution" in removal case Article provided by Fish Law Group LLC Visit us at http://www.fishlawgroup.com When a non-citizen, or "alien" makes a claim for withholding of removalfrom the United States, the alien must prove that his or her life or freedom would be threatened in their home county because of their membership in a particular social group, nationality, political opinion, race or religion. This burden of proof can be met by showing that the alien experienced past persecution in their home country on account of one of the ...

Social Security disability benefits for anxiety and panic attacks Article provided by Disability Benefits Law Center, P.C. Visit us at http://www.disability-benefits-law-center.com/ Anxiety disorder Most persons are familiar with the fact that one can receive Social Security disability benefits if they can prove an inability to work in "substantially gainful employment." Being "disabled" usually provokes images of physical impairments, such as back injuries or heart conditions, but the fact is that one can also be disabled because of a mental condition, such as ...

Establishing and challenging paternity in Texas Article provided by Terry L. Hart, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.terryhartlaw.com Over the years, numerous studies and reports have detailed the benefits of having both parents involved in a child's life. From emotional to social and educational development, a child can thrive when both parents actively participate in raising their sons and daughters. Researchers note that children who are brought up by two parents suffer less distress, get more attention and benefit from greater stability in their younger ...

Custody battle delayed for child whose father was murdered Article provided by Law Office of V. Wayne Ward Visit us at http://www.wwlawman.com/ 5-year-old girl was witness to murder of father and stepmother An emotional case involving the custody of a 5-year-old girl who was a witness to the murder of her father and stepmother has been delayed after one of the hearing witnesses had to undergo surgery, according to The Lufkin News. Both the maternal and paternal grandparents of the girl are fighting for custody in a Texas court while the murder investigation ...

Proving causation is an integral part of a legal malpractice claim Article provided by Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. Visit us at http://www.pstas.com An attorney is in a unique situation to help a client in need. Whether the client is injured and seeking help with the costs of recovery, looking to prevent business losses in a transaction or in need of legal guidance of any type, an attorney must act with an appropriate level of honesty, integrity, good faith and diligence towards that client. While an attorney acts as a legal advisor and lends ...

Workers allowed to file civil suits against at-fault employees Prior law In Oregon, in many cases, in order to receive workers' compensation, you need to prove, in addition to the fact that the injury or disease occurred on the job, that the injury or disease is the "major contributing cause" (51 percent) of your condition. Prior to 2001, what this meant was, if you proved that the injury contributed to your condition, but was not the "major" contributor, you not only did not receive compensation, but, because of the exclusivity of the workers' compensation system ...

Tort liability of private inspectors for negligent inspection of mine Article provided by Cyrus & Adkins, Attorneys at Law Visit us at http://www.cyrusandadkins.com In Bragg v. U.S., the West Virginia Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that a private inspector conducting a mine safety inspection is liable under state law for the wrongful death of a miner arising as a result of the inspector's negligent inspection. Background In 2006, a mine fire started at a Logan County, West Virginia, coal mine due to an excessive accumulation of combustible coal ...

Text messages as evidence increasing in divorce cases Article provided by Terry L. Hart, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.terryhartlaw.com No matter the social network, people are more digitally connected than ever. Facebook alone has over 1.2 billion profiles on its network and Twitter has nearly 250 million active users, according to Business Insider. As these networks help people stay connected and share the details of their lives, they can do just as much harm to those that are going through a separation or divorce if the wrong information is posted. More ...

Florida teen on bike injured in accident during Florida Bicycle Month Article provided by Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A. Visit us at http://www.parveyfrankel.com/ One of the most common scenes in sunny Florida is that of a bicyclist, enjoying the weather through their favorite recreational activity. Bicycles are a part of daily life for many Floridians. However, even the most careful cyclists and pedestrians are at risk of injury due to the carelessness of inattentive drivers. According to WinkNews.com, a Lee County Florida, teenager was described as "seriously ...

Dangerous condition of property may have caused pedestrian accident Article provided by Callahan & Blaine Visit us at http://www.bicycle-litigation.com A public entity, such as a town, may be liable for personal injuries caused by a dangerous condition on its property under certain circumstances. A victim must show that a dangerous condition existed on the public property and that there was a causal relationship between that condition and the victim's injury, among other requirements This concept was demonstrated with regard to pedestrian accidents in the ...

Phoenix, Arizona will be Ground Zero for hundreds of present and would-be internet millionaires flocking to the Phoenix eTailers Conference, April 25-27, 2014 at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. Fueled by the recent Forrester Research Report that noted the skyrocketing internet sales increase from $225.5 million in 2012 to nearly $279 million in 2015, the Conference highlights the fact that online retail sales are climbing due to consumers being more connected to the Internet. This conference will host ten of the top eCommerce experts ...

GEEKS Giving Back (www.geeksgivingback.com) is working hard to raise awareness for the Just Let Me Learn Foundation's (www.igg.me/at/sesawng/x/3198825) drive to help kids in economically challenged areas around the world get access to education. Their goal is to raise $65,000 to fund the first phase of construction costs for a new school in the Mountain Village of Sesawng, in Northern India. This school will educate up to 750 children every year. The Geeks Giving Back Networking Event (www.geeksgivingback.com/2014/04/03/geeks-giving-back-inaugural-networking-event) on ...

Lady Lux is excited to announce that they will be attending the Swim Collective International Tradeshow August 12-13, 2014. The Tradeshow is being held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA. The St. Regis is a 5 star resort located along the beautiful South Coast of California. The Swim Collective Tradeshow will be the second tradeshow of the summer season that Lady Lux will be attending. Lady Lux will be attending the Miami Swim Show a month before, during the weekend of July 19 - 22, 2014. The Swim Collective Tradeshow is a part of the California ...

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.'s WWE NXT live show is taking over the University Area Community Development Corporation's (UACDC) complex, located at 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa, Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. "There are so many wrestling fans in the Tampa Bay area and we're really excited to host the professional wrestlers of WWE NXT and their first live show here," said UACDC's Director of Development, Ronnie Oliver. "Events like this also help many University Area residents living below the poverty level. Funds from our facility rentals allow us to continue ...

RxMedic Systems, Inc. will present pharmacy automation solutions at two pharmacy conferences in New York this spring: The New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (NYSCHP) in Saratoga Springs, New York from May 2-4, 2014 and The Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) Annual Convention & Exhibition in Flushing, New York from June 5-8, 2014. Hundreds of pharmacists will have the opportunity to see firsthand how pharmacy robots can improve patient safety, customer satisfaction and pharmacy workflow. The RxMedic display will feature presentations ...

Career Step, an online provider of career-focused education and corporate training, is pleased to announce the launch of several new business-to-business focused products at the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) National Conference being held April 13 through 16. These new products provide efficient, self-paced, online training for hospitals, clinics and provider offices. "Education needs for the ICD-10 transition vary significantly depending on the type and size of the facility," said Mike Hodgson, Career Step Executive Vice President of Healthcare Products ...