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IceCube pushes neutrinos to the forefront of astronomy MADISON, Wis. – The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a particle detector buried in the Antarctic ice, is a demonstration of the power of the human passion for discovery, where scientific ...
Read the release2 Y genes can replace the entire Y chromosome for assisted reproduction in mice The Y chromosome is a symbol of maleness, present only in males and encoding genes important for male reproduction. But live mouse offspring can be generated with assisted reproduction ...
Read the releaseMonster gamma-ray burst in our cosmic neighborhood Gamma-ray bursts are violent bursts of gamma radiation associated with exploding massive stars. For the first time ever, researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute, among others, have observed ...
Read the release'The era of neutrino astronomy has begun' In a first, IceCube observatory at the South Pole tracks cosmic neutrinos COLLEGE PARK, MD – Astrophysicists using a telescope embedded in Antarctic ice have succeeded in a quest to detect and record the mysterious phenomena known ...
Read the releaseStudy of fluke parasites identifies drug resistance mutations; raises hope for new therapies An international group of scientists led by Tim Anderson Ph.D., at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Philip LoVerde Ph.D., at the University of Texas ...
Read the releaseIceCube detects first high-energy neutrinos from the cosmos World's largest particle detector opens up a new branch of astronomy This news release is available in German. Within the eternal ice of Antarctica, scientists have observed the first ...
Read the releaseDiscovery could usher in new ice age of astrophysics (Edmonton) Scientists using a particle detector made of ice at the South Pole have found the first indication of high-energy neutrinos that originate outside of the solar system. "This is a huge result. It ...
Read the releaseImprove learning by taming instructional complexity Carnegie Mellon and Temple researchers offer fresh perspective for educational research VIDEO: From using concrete or ...
Read the releaseResearchers identify lifestyle factors linked to a healthy pregnancy Modifiable factors such as weight, diet and drug abuse could be targeted for change On bmj.com today, researchers identify certain lifestyle factors that make it more likely for a woman ...
Read the releaseDreading pain can be worse than pain itself Press release from PLOS Computational Biology Faced with inevitable pain, most people choose to "get it out of the way" as soon as possible, according to research published this week in PLOS Computational Biology. ...
Read the releaseUEA researchers pioneer first patient-specific 3-D virtual birth simulator Computer scientists from the University of East Anglia are working to create a virtual birthing simulator that will help doctors and midwives prepare for unusual or dangerous births. The ...
Read the releaseLowering 3 risk factors could cut obesity-related risk of heart disease by more than half Research looks at blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose Boston, MA — Controlling blood pressure, serum cholesterol, and blood glucose may substantially reduce the ...
Read the releaseLowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar could halve obesity-related risk of heart disease Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose may substantially reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke associated with being overweight ...
Read the releaseAstronomers reveal mystery of brightest ever gamma-ray burst New research explains celestial phenomenon recorded earlier this year For the first time, a team of astronomers from around the world, including experts from the University of Leicester, have used ...
Read the releaseResearch reveals details of how flu evolves to escape immunity Study shows that seasonal flu escapes immunity with single amino acid substitutions Scientists have identified a potential way to improve future flu vaccines after discovering that seasonal flu ...
Read the releaseCosmic finding ushers in 'new age of astronomy' UD researchers part of international team that identifies very high-energy neutrinos coming from outside our solar system Neutrinos can zip right through your body, the walls of your house, entire planets, even ...
Read the releaseRutgers-Camden nursing scholar develops tool for ostomy care CAMDEN — Nurses caring for ostomy patients will now be equipped with an essential new tool that provides them with the first comprehensive guide to optimize ostomy management and enhance patient safety. ...
Read the releaseHealthy lifestyle before conception may increase likelihood of a healthy pregnancy Leading a healthy lifestyle in the months prior to conception as well as during pregnancy could potentially decrease the chance of complications Leading a healthy lifestyle ...
Read the releaseBlack hole birth captured by cosmic voyeurs Los Alamos scientists get ringside seats at rare event LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Nov. 21, 2013—Intelligent telescopes designed by Los Alamos National Laboratory got a front row seat recently for an unusual birth. "Los ...
Read the releaseSU2C researcher identifies potential treatment option for melanoma The Allan H. (Bud) and Sue Selig Stand Up To Cancer Melanoma Innovative Research grant yields insight into melanoma drug resistance pathways and identifies potential new treatment option November ...
Read the releaseRacing particles from space South Pole observatory IceCube delivers first indications of neutrinos from cosmic accelerators This news release is available in German. A wide variety of particles perpetually pound onto the Earth's atmosphere. ...
Read the releaseClimate change may disrupt butterfly flight seasons The flight season timing of a wide variety of butterflies is responsive to temperature and could be altered by climate change, according to a UBC study that leverages more than a century's worth of ...
Read the releasePre-eclampsia rates on the rise in the US Study shows a relative increase of 322 percent for severe pre-eclampsia November 20, 2013 -- A latest study by researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia University Medical ...
Read the releaseResearchers map brain areas vital to understanding language CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When reading text or listening to someone speak, we construct rich mental models that allow us to draw conclusions about other people, objects, actions, events, mental ...
Read the releaseBreaking the code You may be sensitive to gluten, but you're not sure. Perhaps you can't put your finger on a recurring malaise, and your doctor is at a loss to figure it out. A diagnostic method recently developed by UC Santa Barbara ...
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