MAVEN launches on 10-month journey to Mars orbit NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission began with a smooth countdown and flawless launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 41. The United Launch Alliance Atlas V ...

High tunnel, open-field production systems compared for lettuce, tomato Scientists in western Washington use crop enterprise budgets to evaluate production practices MOUNT VERNON, WA--In the mild coastal climate of western Washington, agricultural ...

NASA instrument determines hazards of deep-space radiation Deep-space radiation is a significant danger for interplanetary human space flight. But now an instrument on NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has learned more than ever before about the high-energy ...

Researchers test effects of LEDs on leaf lettuce Mixture of blue and red lights recommended to enhance lettuce quality, yield CHEONGJU, SOUTH KOREA--In the life cycle of plants, most developmental processes are dependent on light. Significant biological ...

Researchers develop technique to convert thermoelectric material into high performance electricity A team of Clemson University physicists consisting of nanomaterial scientists Apparao Rao and Ramakrishna Podila and thermoelectricians Terry Tritt, Jian He and Pooja Puneet ...

The fashion scout and the cop: Scanning the streets with similar methods for different targets University of Cincinnati research compares practices used by fashion industry casting directors to the New York City Police Department's controversial stop-and-frisk program. New ...

Zinc sulfate, sugar alcohol zinc sprays improve apple quality Study recommends continuing zinc application at critical stages on apple trees SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA--Zinc is vital for the healthy growth and reproduction of all organisms. ...

Asteroids' close encounters with Mars CAMBRIDGE, MA -- For nearly as long as astronomers have been able to observe asteroids, a question has gone unanswered: Why do the surfaces of most asteroids appear redder than meteorites — the remnants of asteroids ...

Researchers classify urban residential desert landscapes Information helps residents and planners create landscape budgets, manage water resources LAS CRUCES, NM--A new study contains valuable information for homeowners and horticulturalists ...

New bale unroller design deemed effective Offset round-bale unroller makes mulching more efficient in organic mulch trials LEXINGTON, KY--John Wilhoit and Timothy Coolong from the University of Kentucky have introduced a new technology that ...

First-ever survey of Do-It-Yourself Biology community challenges myths Poll finds 'DIYers' working at community labs on benign, educational experiments WASHINGTON—As the Do-It-Yourself Biology ...

Study: Odds of rehospitalization of cognitively impaired varies by discharge destination INDIANAPOLIS -- Cognitively impaired older adults released from the hospital are less likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days if they go to a nursing home than if they return ...

Phthalate exposure linked to preterm birth ANN ARBOR—The odds of preterm birth for women exposed to a commonly used class of chemicals known as phthalates are increased significantly, according to a new study from the University of Michigan School of Public ...

Non-specialist health workers play important role in improving mental health in developing countries New research shows benefits for people with depression, anxiety, dementia, maternal depression, post traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse Non-specialist ...

Corticosteroid added to standard treatment improves eyesight in patients with sudden vision loss According to study published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience Amsterdam, NL, November 19, 2013 – Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is one of the ...

Blood test accurately diagnoses concussion and predicts long term cognitive disability Penn medicine researchers discover that high levels of a protein in blood after traumatic brain injury correlate with brain tissue damage PHILADELPHIA ...

'GUMBOS' promise new drugs and electronics: American Chemical Society Prized Science video A group of nanoparticles called "GUMBOS" is as varied as their culinary namesake implies, with a wide range of potential applications from cancer therapy to sensors. ...

Smartphone apps lack proven strategies to help smokers quit WASHINGTON, DC (November 19, 2013)—An estimated 11 million smokers in the United States own a smartphone and increasingly they're turning to apps ...

Origin of species: Protein imbalances doom hybrids Why do crosses between closely related species fail to produce fertile hybrids? A new study led by Professor Axel Imhof of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich shows that differences ...

Scientists nearing forecasts of long-lived wildfires' paths New computer modeling technique offers promise of continually updated predictions Scientists have developed a new computer modeling technique that for the first time offers the promise of continually-updated ...

UT Dallas computer scientists create 3-D technique 3-D imaging technique utilizes famous mathematician's theory UT Dallas computer scientists have developed a technique to create 3-D images that finds practical applications of a theory created by ...

New study determines more accurate method to date tropical glacier moraines Dartmouth-led research may alter previous interpretations of climate's impact on equatorial glaciers A Dartmouth-led team has found a more accurate method to determine the ages of boulders ...

Study finds youth prefer and benefit more from rapid point-of-care HIV testing TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2013 – Youth prefer, accept and receive HIV results more often when offered rapid finger prick or saliva swab tests rather than traditional blood tests according ...

Study: Ureteral injury during robot-assisted prostate surgery DETROIT – There may be warning signs to help surgeons avoid damaging part of the urinary system during robot-assisted surgical removal of prostate cancer, ultimately preventing the expense of additional ...

Tropical Cyclone 04B forms in northern Indian Ocean The fourth tropical cyclone of the Northern Indian Ocean season formed and is headed for landfall in a couple of days in southeastern India. NASA's TRMM satellite saw broken bands of thunderstorms with moderate ...