WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 - After an epic 354-million-mile trek through space, the Mars Curiosity Rover is zooming along at 13,000 miles per hour toward a scheduled August 6 landing on the Red Planet to search for evidence of extraterrestrial life. The newest episode of the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Bytesize Science video series highlights Curiosity Rover's mission, scientific instrumentation and the role that chemistry plays in the search for life on other planets. The video, produced by the ACS Office of Public Affairs, is available at www.BytesizeScience.com. ...

Cambridge, Mass. - July 31, 2012 - Watch out, Barbie: omnivorous beasts are assembling in a 3D printer near you. A group of graphics experts led by computer scientists at Harvard have created an add-on software tool that translates video game characters -- or any other three-dimensional animations -- into fully articulated action figures, with the help of a 3D printer. The project is described in detail in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Transactions on Graphics and will be presented at the ACM SIGGRAPH conference on August 7. Besides its obvious consumer ...

Moths are iconic examples of camouflage. Their wing coloration and patterns are shaped by natural selection to match the patterns of natural substrates, such as a tree bark or leaves, on which the moths rest. But, according to recent findings, the match in the appearance was not all in their invisibility. Despite a long history of research on these iconic insects, whether moths behave in a way to increase their invisibility has not been determined. A research team from the Laboratory of Behavioral Ecology and Evolution at the Seoul National University has conducted an ...

When a University of Washington researcher listened to the audio picked up by a recording device that spent a year in the icy waters off the east coast of Greenland, she was stunned at what she heard: whales singing a remarkable variety of songs nearly constantly for five wintertime months. Kate Stafford, an oceanographer with UW's Applied Physics Lab, set out to find if any endangered bowhead whales passed through the Fram Strait, an inhospitable, ice-covered stretch of sea between Greenland and the northern islands of Norway. Only around 40 sightings of bowhead whales, ...

An international team of mathematicians has proposed a new solution to understanding a biological puzzle that has confounded molecular biologists. They have applied a mathematical model to work out the functioning of small molecules known as microRNAs – components of the body akin to the electronics in modern airplanes. For a long time molecular biologists thought that the major role of RNA in living cells was to serve as a copy of a gene and a template for producing proteins, major cell building blocks. This belief had been changed at the end of 90s when it was found ...

Diamond Light Source is being used to improve low cost methods for carbon capture. Scientists from the University of Leeds are using the UK's national synchrotron to investigate the efficiency of calcium oxide (CaO) based materials as carbon dioxide (CO2) sorbents. Their results, published in the journal of Energy & Environmental Science, provide an explanation for one of the key mechanisms involved. This new knowledge will inform efforts to improve the efficiency of this economically viable method of carbon capture and storage. Current techniques for post-combustion ...

TORONTO, Ontario (July 31, 2012)– UofT researchers Axel Guenther Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, cross-appointed to the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME), and Milica Radisic, Associate Professor at IBBME and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, along with graduate students from their labs—Lian Leng, Boyang Zhang, and Arianna McAllister—have invented a new device that may allow for the uniform, large-scale engineering of tissue. "There's a lot of interest in soft materials, ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A dramatic increase in childhood obesity in recent decades may have impacts that go beyond the usual health concerns – it could be disrupting the timing of puberty and ultimately lead to a diminished ability to reproduce, especially in females. A body of research suggests that obesity could be related to growing problems with infertility, scientists said in a recent review, in addition to a host of other physical and psycho-social concerns. The analysis was published in Frontiers in Endocrinology. Human bodies may be scrambling to adjust to a problem ...

EUGENE, Ore. -- (July 31, 2012) -- Using mutant zebra fish, researchers studying the earliest formation of cartilage of the mouth believe they may have gotten a look at a mechanism involved in a genetic defect linked to Fraser syndrome deafness in humans. Reporting in the Aug. 1 issue of the journal Development, they identify a potential developmental pathway worthy of more scrutiny in future research into Fraser syndrome, a many-faceted and rare recessive genetic disease. In humans, a mutation in the gene FRAS1, which plays a role in skin epithelial formation during ...

People who worry about workplace rejection or sabotage can end up bringing it upon themselves, according to University of British Columbia research. The UBC Sauder School of Business study reveals that paranoia about negative gossip or being snubbed leads people to seek out information to confirm their fears, ultimately annoying colleague and increasing the likelihood they will be rejected or subverted. "It may be best to ignore impulses that tell you that you're the victim of office politics," says lead author and Sauder Prof. Karl Aquino, whose study was recently ...

New York, NY - A new report published in the international conservation journal Oryx concludes that commercial 'wildlife encounter' operations across Africa promoting the reintroduction of captive lions do little to further the conservation of African lions in the wild. Released 'Early Online' on July 31, 'Walking with lions: Why there is no role for captive-origin lions (Panthera leo) in species restoration,' was authored by a blue-ribbon panel of lion conservationists and wild cat biologists from Panthera, the IUCN Cat Specialist Group and a team of university-based ...

A recent study of adults age 50 to 85 found that only 19 percent of those diagnosed with lung disease quit smoking within two years. Furthermore, the research showed that the vast majority of older adults who learn they have a chronic condition do not adopt healthier behaviors, according to data presented in the Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. The statistics come from the Health and Retirement Study, an ongoing survey of over 11,000 Americans aged 50 or older that began in 1992. For the new journal article, a research team ...

Adaptiva (http://www.adaptiva.com), an award-winning provider of IT systems management solutions and ProSource Solutions (http://prosurcesolutionsllc.com), a leading IT consulting services and solutions organization, today announced a strategic partnership that will further enhance Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager for enterprise clients. Through this agreement, ProSource Solutions will offer the Adaptiva IT Systems Management Software Suite as part of its' world-class IT core infrastructure, business productivity and application solution services. "Adaptiva ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, a New York psychiatrist who practices integrative medicine, is the guest of Les Fehmi, PhD, and Susan Shor Fehmi, LCSW for an Open Focus Attention Teleseminar entitled "A Safe Harbor" from 1 to 2 p.m. EST, August 1, 2012. Dr. Brown will discuss how trauma and negative experiences can affect the brain and the stress response systems in the body. Dr. Brown will discuss his experiences, his research, and the practice of Open Focus as they relate to integrative approaches for mental and physical wellness. "Anything worth doing is worth ...

The world of financial markets can be tough and confusing, with risks at every turn. Whether managing private wealth, or contemplating on exchange traded options, success in any financial situation can only be attained through sound, educated advice and guidance that will enable you to dodge the risks and reap the benefits. With Stephen Hogan, you can be assured of expert investment analysis, professional advice and other reliable broker services accessible through his new website, http://www.stephenhogan.com.au. Stephen Hogan is an experienced client adviser who specialises ...

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening at 8:00 PM eastern time, you can listen to Wellness, Wholeness & Wisdom radio with host Psychologist Parthenia Izzard, CNHP [certified natural health care practitioner] on BlogTalkRadio. The program is archived within minutes of the live broadcast on the internet and rebroadcast. On your computer go to http://www.amtherapies.com and click on the Radio link to listen to the show live online or on your phone! Program topics range from authors like Bishop Jordan, James Redfield, Immaculee Ilibagiza, and William Tiller to owners ...

The newly-released book, Ready When You Are: Cecil B. DeMille's Ten Commandments for Success (New Way Press) by Robert Hammond weaves the timeless wisdom of one of the greatest showman on earth into a detailed roadmap for successful living today. Cecil B. DeMille is famous for such epics as The Ten Commandments, Cleopatra, and the Greatest Show on Earth and was one of the founders of early Hollywood and Paramount Pictures with seventy feature films to his credit. Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg credits DeMille for inspiring him to make movies and "dream ...

Pump Up Your Book is pleased to announce Ray East & Sam D's Voluspa Virtual Book Publicity Tour beginning August 6 and ending on October 26 2012. Ray and Sam will be on hand during their nationwide tour talking about their book in candid interviews and guest posts! As an added bonus, Ray and Sam's tour is also part of a Kindle Fire Giveaway! To find out more details visit their official tour page at http://www.pumpupyourbook.com/2012/06/24/pump-up-your-book-presents.... About Ray East & Sam D Ray East and Sam D has moved to Voluspa and live in the Forest ...

For many companies the benefits of exploring opportunities in the emerging markets, like China, India, Brazil and Russia, are outweighed by the perceived risks of doing business globally. It is a fear that Swiss entrepreneur, Serge Bogachev, has made it his mission to tackle with the launch of Elecmarket.com. This is an online portal which provides a trusted environment for electrical and electronics manufacturers and suppliers throughout the world. It aims to provide a single hub for all aspects of the industry with a virtual marketplace being combined with an information ...

While there are a handful of template based baby websites on the net, very few offer the warmth, freshness, feel and ease in navigation that Little Dinos provides. With its exciting collection of template designs, http://www.LittleDinos.com once again promises to be the premier online destination for parents to share their baby's photos and videos with the launch of twelve new refreshing Zodiac design templates. With the launch of these 12 new zodiac designs, Little Dinos has crossed the landmark count of 50 designs. "We have a lot of members using these designs ...

Well known company Bidet4me.com announces their expansion by making a partnership with several renowned online market places to sell their products all over North America. Bidet4me.com has been selling their products; E-200A, MB-1000, and MB-2000 for some time and have received good response from their customers. Besides the partnership, customers can buy their bidets via their websites and phones; recently they decided to change the game plan and expanded the market; that's why they made a deal with overstoc.com, amazon.com, buy.com, newegg.com, sell.com, eBay, yelp, Google, ...

Miami author and resident, Patrick Anderson Jr., has recently published "Who Is Anthony Stephens?: The Life and Death of a College Grad," a 357-page novel that introduces Anthony Stephens, a college graduate who attempts to escape his life of mediocrity and debt by faking his own death, with questionable results. Anderson Jr. is himself an MFA recipient from the University of Central Florida, and wrote the novel to shed some light on the current state of college as well as the student loan industry while also providing a compelling mystery intertwined with elements ...

Using an online writing service helps level the playing field for university and medical residency program applicants, however many clients reveal they feel that they are cheating. MyStatementofPurpose points out that using an editing, ghostwriting service is not cheating, nor illegal: "When Hilary Clinton revealed on Larry King that she had 'a lot of help' on a New York Times Bestselling book, nobody batted an eyelid. When a student reveals they got help on their residency application, the first instinct is to attack them. Why?". Applicants are not under ...

Participating in online communities helps marketers, managers, and entrepreneurs break through the media clutter and engage their target markets on a personal level. Where social networking focuses solely on the individual, an online community focuses on the interests of the members and works towards common goals. Tech entrepreneur Michael Silverman has been launching successful online communities for over 15 years. In his new book, Capturing Community, Silverman shares best practices on encouraging engagement and sparking a rich dialogue within your community. Capturing ...

EzCheckPrinting, the check writing software from Halfpricesoft.com now allows QuickBooks users to import data directly from QuickBooks and start printing checks on the blank check paper. The newly upgraded version of the already popular product was updated according to the suggestions from customers. QuickBooks users no longer have to enter check printing data manually to take advantage of the money and time-saving features of ezCheckPrinting. ¡°Many of our customers prefer using QuickBooks for their accounting software, but wanted to print checks on their laser printers ...