Medicine Technology 🌱 Environment Space Energy Physics Engineering Social Science Earth Science Science
Space 2013-10-30

NASA eyes a 'decoupled' Tropical Depression Raymond

NASA eyes a 'decoupled' Tropical Depression Raymond Satellite data shows that the lower level circulation of Raymond decoupled from the middle layer of the storm. When a Tropical Depression decouples, it means the layers of circulation in the atmosphere are no ...
Read more →
Science 2013-10-30

A sauropod walks into a bar. 'Why the long neck?'

A sauropod walks into a bar. 'Why the long neck?' PLOS ONE introduces a new Collection on Sauropod Gigantism A new PLOS Collection featuring research on the complex evolutionary cascade theory that made the unique gigantism of sauropod dinosaurs possible ...
Read more →
Medicine 2013-10-30

Rare earths in bacteria

Rare earths in bacteria Methane-decomposing bacteria from hot springs need the valuable metals to produce energy This news release is available in German. Rare earths are among the most precious raw materials of all. These metals ...
Read more →
Space 2013-10-30

NASA sees Tropical Storm Krosa approach the Philippines

NASA sees Tropical Storm Krosa approach the Philippines NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites captured visible and infrared data on intensifying Tropical Storm Krosa as it heads for a landfall in the northern Philippines. Krosa is known as "Vinta" in the Philippines. Several ...
Read more →
Science 2013-10-30

Results of the TRYTON trial presented at TCT 2013

Results of the TRYTON trial presented at TCT 2013 Clinical trial finds that a strategy of using of a bare metal stent in the side branch for true bifurcation coronary lesions is safe, but does not meet non-inferiority endpoint compared to provisional stenting SAN FRANCISCO, ...
Read more →
Medicine 2013-10-30

How poverty molds the brain

How poverty molds the brain Poor neural processing of sound linked to lower maternal education EVANSTON, Ill. -- Groundbreaking research nearly two decades ago linking a mother's educational background to her children's literacy and cognitive abilities ...
Read more →
Energy 2013-10-30

Safer nuclear fuels

Safer nuclear fuels Exploratory research on revolutionary new types of nuclear fuel pellets that would be safer in the event of a nuclear disaster has yielded promising results, according to a team of scientists from the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge ...
Read more →
Science 2013-10-30

Events coordination during embryogenesis

Events coordination during embryogenesis A new study by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists reveals a mechanism through which the expression of genes is controlled – a finding that highlights genetic mutations that can impair the timing of gene expression. Such mutations ...
Read more →
Science 2013-10-30

New molecular target for malaria control identified

New molecular target for malaria control identified Blocking egg development in malaria mosquito could reduce transmission of the disease Boston, MA – A new study led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of Perugia (UNIPG) researchers ...
Read more →
Science 2013-10-30

More REEs please

More REEs please 2013 GSA Annual Meeting Wednesday session on REEs Boulder, CO, USA – A GSA Pardee Keynote Symposium on Wednesday concentrates on world politics, the rare Earth locations that hold elements important to modern civilization, and the need to find more in ...
Read more →
Science 2013-10-30

Cat's eyes: Designing the perfect mixer

Cat's eyes: Designing the perfect mixer WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 29, 2013 -- As any amateur baker knows, proper mixing is crucial to a perfect pastry. Mix too little and ingredients will not be evenly distributed; beat instead of fold, and a soufflé will ...
Read more →