The Gorgons of the eastern Pacific: scientists describe 2 new gorgonian soft coral species Gorgonians are a type of soft corals easily distinguishable by the complex branching shape, which has also probably inspired their name, coming from the Gorgon Medusa- a creature from the ...

Tasmania home to first alpine sword-sedge Researchers from the University of New England (Australia) and the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, Sydney (Australia), have discovered a high-altitude species of sedge from south-western Tasmania. A small clumping plant, ...

Study unveils SINE's potential of re-activating tumor fighting proteins within a cell Tumor suppressor proteins activate damaged cell's own suicide program Arnhem, The Netherlands - New study suggests that selective blockade of CRM1-dependent nuclear ...

Italian study examines clinical predictors of acute urinary symptoms after radiotherapy for prostate Arnhem, The Netherlands - An interim study by Italian researchers showed that using a modelling programme together with IPSS and dosage measure can predict the ...

Nanoparticles to probe mystery sperm defects behind infertility A way of using nanoparticles to investigate the mechanisms underlying 'mystery' cases of infertility has been developed by scientists at Oxford University. The technique, ...

Success of climate talks vital for 2°C target This is shown by the first comprehensive multi-model-based assessment of so-called Durban Platform scenarios, conducted by a team of international scientists led by the Potsdam Institute ...

Revisiting quantum effects in MEMS New calculations shows that the influence of quantum effects on the operating conditions of nanodevices has, until now, been overestimated Micro- and nano-electromechanical devices, referred to as MEMS and NEMS, are ubiquitous. ...

Ocean acidification: Hard to digest First demonstration that ocean's CO2 uptake can impair digestion in a marine animal 15.11.2013/Göteborg, Kiel, Bremerhaven. Ocean acidification impairs digestion in marine organisms, according to a ...

Rising concerns over tree pests and diseases New research has found that the number of pests and disease outbreaks in trees and forests across the world has been increasing. The review "The consequences of Tree Pests and Diseases for Ecosystem Services" ...

Population Council presents new research at the International Conference on Family Planning ADDIS ABABA (15 November 2013) – This week, the Population Council presented findings from more than 40 research studies at the International Conference on Family Planning ...

Chronic diseases hinder good cancer survival rates There are many people in this position and the number is increasing; cancer patients who not only have to fight against cancer, but also suffer from other diseases. So-called comorbidity is a large and growing ...

How teens choose their friends EAST LANSING, Mich. — It's a common perception portrayed in movies from "The Breakfast Club" to "Mean Girls." Teenage friendships are formed by joining cliques such as jocks, geeks and goths. But a national study led by a Michigan State ...

NASA-USGS landsat data yield best view to date of global forest losses, gains

Cataract surgery saves $123.4 billion in direct, indirect costs, delivers a 4,567 percent return to society Research shows the procedure supports premise that healthcare interventions create substantial patient value and economic wealth NEW ORLEANS – Nov. 15, 2013 – Cataract ...

Variation of halogens in martian soil calls for an atmosphere-surface cycle In the November issue of Icarus, researchers from LSU's Department of Geology & Geophysics and Stony Brook's Department of Geosciences assess the details of halogen variability and an ...

Quantum state world record smashed A normally fragile quantum state has been shown to survive at room temperature for a world record 39 minutes, overcoming a key barrier towards building ultrafast quantum computers. The research, published in the journal Science, ...

Can certain herbs stave off Alzheimer's disease? SLU animal research suggests antioxidant extracts from spearmint, rosemary improve learning and memory ST. LOUIS -- Enhanced extracts made from special antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary improve learning and memory, ...

CHICA, automated system developed by Regenstrief and IU, improves autism screening rate An automated system developed by researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University to help pediatricians focus on the specific health needs of each patient in the ...

Bait research focused on outsmarting destructive beetle University of Alberta researchers are closing in on finding an effective bait to get ahead of the destructive spread of mountain pine beetle, which is now killing not only lodgepole pine forests, but jack ...

Whither the teakettle whistle Work described in the journal 'Physics of Fluids' is a breakthrough in breakfast musings WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 15, 2013 -- Despite decades of brewing tea in a whistling kettle, the source and mechanism of this siren sound ...

Drug offers promising approach to improve outcome for children with high-risk leukemia St. Jude Children's Research Hospital leads study showing that a drug withdrawn from the market in 2010 may enhance the effectiveness of bone marrow transplants ...

U of M researchers find HIV protein may impact neurocognitive impairment in infected patients MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (November 15, 2013) – A protein shed by HIV-infected brain cells alters synaptic connections between networks of nerve cells, ...

Blocking signal-transmitting cellular pores may prevent damage to kidneys One of the most devastating side effects of diabetes is kidney failure, and one of the earliest signs of kidney damage is a disruption of the organ's filtering capacity. Diabetes ...

Penn Dental Medicine team identifies molecule critical to healing wounds Skin provides a first line of defense against viruses, bacteria and parasites that might otherwise make people ill. When an injury breaks that barrier, a systematic chain of molecular ...

Researchers develop algorithm to identify individual grains in planetary regolith Instruments on the Curiosity Mars rover not only measure the chemistry of rocks, elemental abundances of soils and wind speeds, but also take an incredible number of images from ...