An international research team has discovered a potentially clean, low-cost way to convert carbon dioxide into methanol, a key ingredient in the production of plastics, adhesives and solvents, and a promising fuel for transportation. Scientists from Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and the Technical University of Denmark combined theory and experimentation to identify a new nickel-gallium catalyst that converts hydrogen and carbon dioxide into methanol with fewer side-products than the conventional catalyst. The results are published in the ...

Researchers at Columbia University have made a significant step toward visualizing small biomolecules inside living biological systems with minimum disturbance, a longstanding goal in the scientific community. In a study published March 2nd in Nature Methods, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Wei Min's research team has developed a general method to image a broad spectrum of small biomolecules, such as small molecular drugs and nucleic acids, amino acids, lipids for determining where they are localized and how they function inside cells. When studying biological functions ...

In the mid-1970s, the first available satellite images of Antarctica during the polar winter revealed a huge ice-free region within the ice pack of the Weddell Sea. This ice-free region, or polynya, stayed open for three full winters before it closed. Subsequent research showed that the opening was maintained as relatively warm waters churned upward from kilometres below the ocean's surface and released heat from the ocean's deepest reaches. But the polynya -- which was the size of New Zealand -- has not reappeared in the nearly 40 years since it closed, and scientists ...

An international team led by researchers at the Broad Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has identified mutations in a gene that can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even in people who have risk factors such as obesity and old age. The results focus the search for developing novel therapeutic strategies for type 2 diabetes; if a drug can be developed that mimics the protective effect of these mutations, it could open up new ways of preventing this devastating disease. Type 2 diabetes affects over 300 million people worldwide and is rising ...

Cold Spring Harbor, NY – Odors have a way of connecting us with moments buried deep in our past. Maybe it is a whiff of your grandmother's perfume that transports you back decades. With that single breath, you are suddenly in her living room, listening as the adults banter about politics. The experiences that we accumulate throughout life build expectations that are associated with different scents. These expectations are known to influence how the brain uses and stores sensory information. But researchers have long wondered how the process works in reverse: how do our ...

In an advance for HIV vaccine research, a scientific team has discovered how the immune system makes a powerful antibody that blocks HIV infection of cells by targeting a site on the virus called V1V2. Many researchers believe that if a vaccine could elicit potent antibodies to a specific conserved site in the V1V2 region, one of a handful of sites that remains constant on the fast-mutating virus, then the vaccine could protect people from HIV infection. Analyses of the results of a clinical trial of the only experimental HIV vaccine to date to have modest success in people ...

Itsabelly, founded by Melissa Moog, has partnered with Green Child Magazine to curate a baby safety guide. The baby safety guide is comprised of baby products made by eco-savvy companies with the safest materials possible. The products chosen were based on certain categories as well as criteria. The categories include the use of non-toxic materials, safety, innovation, quality, functionality and style. Some of the brands and products in this eco friendly guide to baby safety include : Ergo Baby, DrGreene.com, Earth Mama Angel Baby and Orbit Baby. Moog, who is also the ...

Get a head start on your spring reading with books in your favorite genres. In the month of March, Pump Up Your Book! is featuring historical fiction titles, romance novels, thrillers, books for children and tweens, autobiographies and more! Follow our tours and find chances to win fabulous prizes like gift cards and Kindles. Kevin Bohacz shares his techno-thrillers "Immortality" and "Ghost of the Gods," while Michael Goffinet tours with his action thriller, "They Call Me Superman," and Pamela Samuels Young talks about her mystery thriller, ...

Scientific advancement is increasingly driven by the available compute power while the world's largest supercomputers are limited by their power consumption. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and London-based Maxeler Technologies are collaborating in a project funded by the UK Department of Business Innovation and Skills to install the next generation of supercomputing technology in a new facility at the Daresbury Laboratory focusing on energy efficient supercomputing and offering orders of magnitude improvement in performance and efficiency to enable ...

On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity", teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about the necessity to cultivate a relationship with the dreams and visions of our invisible world in order to have an authentic shamanic experience. Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, March 4, at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt ...

Royal Dynamite, a collaborative and unique t-shirt company that combines popular culture and community, is now accepting social entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 24 into the RD Internship Program. The program currently consists of nine youth that collaborate in a thriving work atmosphere to educate others on social good while gaining hands on experience working for an online retailer. The RD Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of an ecommerce business in a three to six month, unpaid, college credit assignment with meaningful and ...

Vivant Fine Cheese tasting room is open at a new location at 821 Pine Street, Suite B in Paso Robles, California with the an updated cheese tasting room featuring premium local and imported handcrafted artisan cheeses paired with the finest Central Coast wine and beer. Vivant Fine Cheese shop has long been the premier cheese shop and wholesale cheese expert to over 150 wineries, restaurants and finer stores, they now over over 250 different chesses to choose from at the new location. They offer in house wine and cheese pairings with fantastic varietals from De'Angelis, ...

The Congressional National Eating Disorders Awareness Caucus has called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office to "undertake a review of the prevalence, mortality rate and economic impact of eating disorders in the United States." NEDA applauds the leadership of the caucus' Co-Chairs - North Carolina Congresswoman, the Honorable Renee Ellmers and New York Congresswoman, the Honorable Nita Lowey - on this issue. The call, which comes during NEDA's 27th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week), specifically requests that the GAO's ...

Christie, a world leader in digital cinema projection, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by Hoyts Chile, the leading screening chain belonging to Grupo Chilefilms, to digitize its 127 35mm theaters distributed across 23 complexes throughout the country. The agreement includes the installation of digital cinema projectors from the Christie Solaria Series, the Christie Avias-TMS Theatre Management System and select Christie Vive Audio cinema sound systems. To carry out the digital theater conversion process, Hoyts Chile released a private technology tender ...

The Purrch, a new and patented mono pod seating device, just launched a crowd-funding campaign, said Purrch, Incorporated CEO, George Marlowe. "The Purrch is a quite simple yet very effective seating device designed for virtually anyone to use," says Marlowe. "The Purrch is for anyone who spends too much time on their feet or too much time on their seat. The Purrch releases stress from your feet, ankles, knees, hips and eases your back into a comfortable upright position." Developed by Eric Hosler, a concert violinist and violin teacher, as a method ...

Lawrence (Larry) Anzalone, a Burnetti, P.A. associate, has received his 6th consecutive Florida Bar Board Certification in Workers' Compensation law. Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the experience and competency of the attorney's area of law. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, Florida Bar Board Certification recognizes attorneys' professionalism and ethics in practice, plus special skills, knowledge, and proficiency in 24 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. "I am pleased ...

A new inspirational syndicated series, "100 Huntley Street," is set to debut on the Reelz Channel. The lifestyle show will premiere on March 9th at 6:00 AM and continue on each Sunday morning. Associated Television International (ATI) will distribute the series. Each self-contained, half-hour episode will be co-hosted by April Hernandez (actress; 30 Rock, Dexter) and Eric Metaxas (New York Times bestselling author, radio host). The series will focus on inspirational stories, personal challenges and issues, as well as religion and practical Bible interpretation ...

Dallas Attorney Donald E. Godwin, Chairman and CEO of the trial and appellate law firm Godwin Lewis PC, has been recognized in the 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business among the top commercial litigators in the country. One of the most respected and tenacious trial lawyers in Texas, Mr. Godwin earned recognition in Chambers USA based on his representation of clients in high-stakes complex litigation involving oil and gas, environmental matters, fiduciary duties, will contests, major family law disputes and business torts. He also has ...

FeedbacK proudly welcomes industry expert and respected financial executive Alan B. Clark to the leadership team. As COO, Clark will focus on strategic opportunities in capital development, product distribution, as well as product and market growth. Clark will also support research and development plans by securing investors. With over three decades as a PGA Professional and businessman, Clark is recognized for his course management acumen, customer growth and retention abilities, as well as his overall management skills. Clark's success in these areas reflects his ...

Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Pennsylvania Integrated Pest Management Program (PA IPM) at Penn State recently received a grant from the Northeastern Regional IPM Center to support the project, Bringing IPM to the Hispanic Workforce in the Mid-Atlantic Mushroom Industry. Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, aims to manage pests -- such as insects, diseases, weeds and animals -- by combining physical, biological and chemical tactics that are safe, profitable and environmentally compatible. Typically, IPM approaches greatly reduce pesticide applications. Grocery ...

Menchie's, North America's largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is kicking March up a notch with a sweet deal and a bold new flavor. Starting on March 1st and available through March 31st, Chocolate Dunk'd Waffle Bowls will be available. In addition to the waffle bowls, fans can try the zesty new flavor Key Lime Pie. College basketball's month of madness has turned into Waffle Madness with the Chocolate Dunk'd Waffle Bowl that upgrades any deliciously chilled froyo-filled cup to first string. Pair the waffle bowl with this month's perfectly pucker-worthy flavor, ...

When 36 executives from Mercedes-Benz meet at Los Angeles-based Woodbury University this fall for a hands-on business simulation, they'll be nearing completion of an innovative MBA program for Mercedes-Benz executives - most of them Chinese nationals - that blends distance learning with face-to-face seminars on three continents. The most recent cohort joins two previous classes of 35 and 41 executives at Carl Benz Academy, opened in 2011 in partnership with Peking University, Woodbury University's School of Business and The Free University of Berlin. The academy offers ...

Sharpwebhosting.com, the affordable web hosting provider launches affiliate program managed by clixgalore affiliate solutions. The program is two tiered allowing affiliates to earn commission off direct hosting client sign ups and off of affiliates they recruit. The commission structure ranges from 25 to 30 percent of sales on direct client sign ups, and 10 percent on all affiliates that are recruited. The cookie period is 45 days, which is 50 percent longer than the industry average of 30 days. Affiliates have the option of promoting the brand through the many banners ...

Drawing inspiration from campy sci- shows of the '60s and '70s, such as "Lost in Space," "Land of the Giants," "The Twilight Zone" and the horror lms of Dario Argento and George Romero, photographer Patrick McPheron has harmoniously combined these two beloved genres into his latest photography endeavor, "Invasion." He's working on completing the project, which is described as a retrofuture universe made up of intriguing architecture, beautiful humans and exquisite aliens. Work began three years ago and the last 10 photos are ...

Hellorelaxation has launched a unique "thank you for asking" campaign. During the campaign the company will give 50 dollars credit for every inquirer that doesn't book one of its vacation rentals. The credit can be used for future bookings with no expiration date. In order to receive the credit one must inquire through the company listings on VRBO, HomeAway or FlipKey. The credit given can be used in any of Hellorelaxation locations or properties. Hellorelaxation offers vacation rentals in major U.S vacation spots including Waikiki, San Diego, Las Vegas, ...