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DNR issues fire warning because of dry weather - ABC2 News

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:35:57 GMT

DNR issues fire warning because of dry weather
ABC2 News
MILLERSVILLE, MARYLAND - Dry weather, high winds and low humidity all add up to a dangerous situation for many Maryland counties. ...
Weather Service: 'Explosive fire growth potential' todayChambersburg Public Opinion
DELMARVA WEATHER: Increased fire danger todayDelmarva Daily Times
Fire danger high through FridayJournal-Advocate
KUNC -WHSV -York Daily Record
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Corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A, study finds

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

A new study has found that corn bred to contain increased levels of beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A. The discovery gives added support to the promise of biofortified corn being developed through conventional plant breeding as an effective tool to combat vitamin A deficiency in developing countries.

Liver defect likely cause of DHA deficiency in Alzheimers patients, UCI study finds

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Researchers have discovered that markedly depleted amounts of an omega-3 fatty acid in brain tissue samples from Alzheimers patients may be due to the livers inability to produce the complex fat, also contained in fish-oil supplements.

When species are about to become extinct: New research may help predict tipping point

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

What if there were a way to predict when a species was about to become extinct -- in time to do something about it? Findings from a new study may eventually lead to such an outcome -- and that is only the start. Their study also has implications for understanding drastic, even catastrophic, changes in many other kinds of complex systems, from the human brain to entire ecosystems.

NASA satellites reveal surprising connection between beetle attacks, wildfire

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

If your summer travels have taken you across the Rocky Mountains, youve probably seen large swaths of reddish trees dotting otherwise green forests. While it may look like autumn has come early to the mountains, evergreen trees dont change color with the seasons. The red trees are dying, the result of attacks by mountain pine beetles.

Tectonic zip: Predictable events of the February 2010 earthquake in Chile

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMT

The complex fracture pattern created by the earthquake in Concepción (Chile) on February 27, 2010 was to a certain extent predictable. GPS observations from the years before the earthquake showed the pattern of stresses that had accumulated through the plate movements during the past 175 years in this area.

National Weather Service: 42 Tornadoes Hit Wisconsin This Year - WSAW

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:40:49 GMT

FOX 4 News

National Weather Service: 42 Tornadoes Hit Wisconsin This Year
WSAW
(AP) -- The National Weather Service says Wisconsin has seen 42 tornadoes so far this year. That's the third-most tornadoes in the state on record. ...
Weather Service: EF-2 Tornado hit Dallas33 KDAF-TV
EF-2 Twister Hit West DallasFOX 4 News

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WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and SportsAppeals court allows ... - WQOW TV News 18

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:32:03 GMT

WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and SportsAppeals court allows ...
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AP National/International News WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even though a federal appeals court is letting federal funding of stem cell research proceed for now, ...

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In All, 6 Tornadoes Touch Down In North Texas - CBS 11

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:24:50 GMT

CBC.ca

In All, 6 Tornadoes Touch Down In North Texas
CBS 11
Six separate tornadoes capped off a wild day of weather in North Texas on Wednesday, as the area reeled from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine. ...
Twin Weather Terrors Strike Dallas, North Texas on Wednesday; Flooding ...Gather.com
Harsh weather fuels fire and flooding in Colorado, Michigan and TexasWBIR-TV
Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues northThe Associated Press
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WEATHER: COOL AND WET! - KXLH Helena News

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:06:06 GMT

KXLH Helena News

WEATHER: COOL AND WET!
KXLH Helena News
Saturday mostly sunny and the warmer weather returns with a high near 70 and a low of 44. Sunday partly sunny with a high of 69 and a low of 42. ...
Metro Birmingham forecast: Hot weather continues under cloudy skiesal.com (blog)
Weather: High near 69 degrees, partly sunny skiesThe Salinas Californian
Dry and windy weather predicted todayAsbury Park Press
Statesman Journal -Record-Searchlight -The Missoulian
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Batten Down The Hatches

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:02:22 GMT

The La Nina climate phenomenon is strengthening, increasing the likelihood an active hurricane season could get even busier.

Quran burning weather forecast for the United States - The Weather Space

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:01:01 GMT

The Weather Space

Quran burning weather forecast for the United States
The Weather Space
UNITED STATES -- While TheWeatherSpace.com does not condone to acts such as burning books or flags, those that do will get a weather forecast for your Quran ...

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Corn Surges to 23-Month High as Hot Weather Cuts US Output - BusinessWeek

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:37:03 GMT

Corn Surges to 23-Month High as Hot Weather Cuts US Output
BusinessWeek
Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Corn jumped to the highest level since October 2008 on speculation that the recent heat wave in the US Midwest hurt ...

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Strengthening La Nina could mean more hurricanes

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:06:50 GMT

The La Nina climate phenomenon is strengthening, increasing the likelihood an active hurricane season could get even busier.

These dendritic cells are fishy, but thats a good thing

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Scientists have identified dendritic antigen-presenting cells in zebrafish, opening the possibility that the tiny fish could become a new model for studying the complexities of the human immune system.

Portable laser backpack revolutionizes 3-D mapping

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT

A portable, laser backpack for 3-D mapping is being hailed as a breakthrough technology capable of producing fast, automatic and realistic 3-D mapping of difficult interior environments.

Adults demonstrate modified immune response after receiving massage, researchers show

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Researchers have reported people who undergo massage experience measurable changes in their bodys immune and endocrine response. Although there have been previous, smaller studies about the health benefits of massage, the new study is believed to be the first systematic study of a larger group of healthy adults.

Twin Weather Terrors Strike Dallas, North Texas on Wednesday; Flooding ... - Gather.com

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:04:56 GMT

Reuters UK

Twin Weather Terrors Strike Dallas, North Texas on Wednesday; Flooding ...
Gather.com
... could have been much worse, and the North Texas region is fortunate that more did not perish from these terrible and quick-hitting weather phenomena. ...
Harsh weather fuels fire and flooding in Colorado, Michigan and TexasWBIR-TV
Weather Blog: Tornadoes touch down in North TexasWFAA
Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues northThe Associated Press
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Weather predictions dire for firefighting efforts - Longmont Daily Times-Call

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:45:32 GMT

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Weather predictions dire for firefighting efforts
Longmont Daily Times-Call
BOULDER - After a Wednesday weather reprieve that allowed firefighters overnight to achieve a 30 percent containment of the ...
Command post: Firefighters battle more than just flames9NEWS.com
Weather Could Help Firefighters Contain WildfireKMGH Denver
Continued dry weather forecast keeps fire danger high and Red Flag Warnings flyingExaminer.com

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Corn Rises on Speculation Hot Weather Cut US Yield Potential - BusinessWeek

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:25:03 GMT

Corn Rises on Speculation Hot Weather Cut US Yield Potential
BusinessWeek
Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Corn futures rose for the fifth time in six sessions in Chicago on speculation that the recent heat wave in the US ...

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Rough weather and global warming: Can one draw a connection? - Austin American-Statesman (blog)

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:13:37 GMT

Rough weather and global warming: Can one draw a connection?
Austin American-Statesman (blog)
One of the warm-ups we used to do before taking the stage was to say the following tongue twister repeatedly and quickly: “Whether the weather be hot, ...
Global Warming to Bring More Extreme Weather - ReportSustainableBusiness.com
Report warns of more extreme weather eventsDelmarva Daily Times
New Report: Global Warming to Bring More Severe Weather to StatePublic News Service
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Thousands wait to see if homes near Boulder survived wildfire thats raged for 4 days

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:04:37 GMT

Thousands of people waited Thursday to learn if their homes survived a wildfire thats raged for four days in a parched area near Boulder as firefighters battled to contain the blaze before winds picked up.

Laws of physics vary throughout the universe, new study suggests

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

A team of astrophysicists based in Australia and England has uncovered evidence that the laws of physics are different in different parts of the universe. The report describes how one of the supposed fundamental constants of Nature appears not to be constant after all. Instead, this magic number known as the fine-structure constant -- alpha for short -- appears to vary throughout the universe.

Deepwater Horizon oil remains below surface, will come ashore in pulses, expert says

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT

A coastal studies expert disagrees with published estimates that more than 75 percent of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident has disappeared.

Weather Service: 'Explosive fire growth potential' today - Chambersburg Public Opinion

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:50:58 GMT

Cape May County Herald

Weather Service: 'Explosive fire growth potential' today
Chambersburg Public Opinion
8, 2010 -- National Weather Service in State College has issued a red flag warning for critical fire weather conditions until 7 pm tonight. ...
Red Flag Warning Because of Fire RiskWHSV
Weather service: York County under fire weather watchYork Daily Record
Weather Service Warns of 'Red Flag' Fire ConditionsCape May County Herald
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Salem AM traffic and weather - Statesman Journal

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:13:30 GMT

KXLH Helena News

Salem AM traffic and weather
Statesman Journal
Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Portland have predicted a 30 percent chance of showers before 11 am today, and a temperature high near 69. ...
Metro Birmingham forecast: Hot weather continues under cloudy skiesal.com (blog)
Weather: High near 69 degrees, partly sunny skiesThe Salinas Californian
Dry and windy weather predicted todayAsbury Park Press
Record-Searchlight -The Missoulian -Port Huron Times Herald
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Tropical Storm Igor Drifting North In The Atlantic

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:59:52 GMT

Tropical Storm Igor is drifting northward in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa near the Cape Verde Islands.

San Angelo-area weather, 09/09 - San Angelo Standard Times

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:18:46 GMT

San Angelo-area weather, 09/09
San Angelo Standard Times
By Staff Report SAN ANGELO, Texas — Today's weather will be partly sunny with a high near 93 and south wind between 10 and 15 mph. ...
Peace to return to Texas weatherHouston Chronicle
Chance of rain remains today for North TexasFort Worth Star Telegram
San Angelo-area weather, 09/08San Angelo Standard Times
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Thursdays forecast: Heavy rain in Plains

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:39:04 GMT

Tropical Depression Hermine is expected to continue producing significant rainfall as it lifted north into southern Kansas on Thursday.

THURSDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: Rainy day, high of 56 - The Missoulian

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:29:12 GMT

KXLH Helena News

THURSDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: Rainy day, high of 56
The Missoulian
The National Weather Service in Missoula says to look for showers throughout the day and into the evening, with a high near 56 and an overnight low around ...
Peace to return to Texas weatherHouston Chronicle
Metro Birmingham forecast: Hot weather continues under cloudy skiesal.com (blog)
Dry and windy weather predicted todayAsbury Park Press
Port Huron Times Herald -Victoria Advocate -Oklahoma Daily
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Diggin' in: September heralds cooler weather and more mosquitoes - MiamiHerald.com

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:10:22 GMT

Diggin' in: September heralds cooler weather and more mosquitoes
MiamiHerald.com
September may signal the arrival of fall but it doesn't necessarily herald the disappearance of mosquitoes. In fact, this month can be ...

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Parents report a widely prescribed antibiotic is effective for fragile X treatment

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

One of the antibiotics most commonly prescribed to treat adolescent acne can increase attention spans and communication and decrease anxiety in patients with fragile X syndrome, according to a new study.

Consumers will pay more for goods they can touch

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Weve all heard the predictions: e-commerce is going to be the death of traditional commerce; online shopping spells the end of the neighborhood brick-and-mortar store. While its true that online commerce has had an impact on all types of retail stores, its not time to bring out the wrecking ball quite yet, says a team of researchers.

Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues north

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:50:05 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY a The remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine trekked northward after forcing more than 100 high-water rescues in Texas, swamping streets, producing several tornadoes and killing at least two people.

Metro Birmingham forecast: Hot weather continues under cloudy skies - al.com (blog)

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:32:49 GMT

KRTV Great Falls News

Metro Birmingham forecast: Hot weather continues under cloudy skies
al.com (blog)
It was 72 degrees in Birmingham at 6 am as central Alabama prepared for one more hot summer day, according to the National Weather Service. ...
WEATHER: COOL AND WET!KXLH Helena News
Weather: High near 69 degrees, partly sunny skiesThe Salinas Californian
Dry and windy weather predicted todayAsbury Park Press
Statesman Journal -Record-Searchlight -The Missoulian
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Sawiris Says Weather Investments Will Back Wind in Italian Market Growth - Bloomberg

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:22:46 GMT

Sawiris Says Weather Investments Will Back Wind in Italian Market Growth
Bloomberg
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris said Weather Investments SpA will continue to back mobile-phone ...

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Harsh weather fuels fire and flooding in Colorado, Michigan and Texas - WBIR-TV

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:00:44 GMT

Kansas City Star

Harsh weather fuels fire and flooding in Colorado, Michigan and Texas
WBIR-TV
Remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine are causing widespread flooding in parts of Texas, while to the north fire is the problem, from the streets of Detroit to ...
Twin weather terrors strike North TexasWFAA
Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues northThe Associated Press
National Weather service says remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine will mostly ...KFSM
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Easing of Europe debt crisis lifts U.S. stock markets

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:45:32 GMT

U.S. stocks, particularly tech-related issues, rose Wednesday. The advance came as a relief to traders after Tuesdays falls.

Sawiris Says Weather Will Keep Backing Wind in Italy - BusinessWeek

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:42:56 GMT

Sawiris Says Weather Will Keep Backing Wind in Italy
BusinessWeek
9 (Bloomberg) -- Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris said Weather Investments SpA will continue to back mobile-phone operator Wind Telecomunicazioni SpA in ...

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How insulin stimulates fat cells to take in glucose

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Using high-resolution microscopy, researchers have shown how insulin prompts fat cells to take in glucose in a rat model. By studying the surface of healthy, live fat cells in rats, researchers were able to understand the process by which cells take in glucose. Next, they plan to observe the fat cells of people with varying degrees of insulin sensitivity, including insulin resistance-considered a precursor to type 2 diabetes. These observations may help identify the interval when someone becomes at risk for developing diabetes.

Research on team loyalty yields new insight into die-hard fandom

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Theres a reason why some sports fans are referred to as "die-hards" -- even after they move away, their loyalty to their hometown team endures, according to new research.

Report warns of more extreme weather events - Delmarva Daily Times

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:37:25 GMT

Report warns of more extreme weather events
Delmarva Daily Times
BALTIMORE --Violent weather is on the rise in Maryland, and global warming could lead to more extreme weather events in the future, according to a report ...
New Report: Global Warming to Bring More Severe Weather to StatePublic News Service
Report links extreme weather to global heatingKARE
Group Says Global Warming Will Bring Extreme Weather Changes13wmaz
newjerseynewsroom.com -Minnesota Public Radio -PennEnvironment
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Proposal: Calif. farmers could own water pipes

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:40:50 GMT

The federal government is considering giving Central California farmers some massive water infrastructure to settle a lawsuit over drainage problems that killed birds and left farmland too salty for crops, according to a draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press.

Command post: Firefighters face steep terrain, variable weather, unpredictable ... - 9NEWS.com

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:19:17 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Command post: Firefighters face steep terrain, variable weather, unpredictable ...
9NEWS.com
He says steep terrain, variable weather, and a fire they call "unpredictable" require everyone to be on the top of their game. "There's just parts of the ...
Weather Could Help Firefighters Contain WildfireKMGH Denver
Continued dry weather forecast keeps fire danger high and Red Flag Warnings flyingExaminer.com
Fire still uncontained, residents frustratedLongmont Daily Times-Call
Daily Camera -DBKP - Death By 1000 Papercuts
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Warmer weather helped fuel fire in Kings Canyon - San Jose Mercury News

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:13:18 GMT

Warmer weather helped fuel fire in Kings Canyon
San Jose Mercury News
Officials say warmer weather earlier this week helped fuel a wildfire that's been burning for nearly two months in Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia ...

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Using chest compressions first just as successful as immediate defibrillation after cardiac arrest

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In cardiac arrest, is it best to start pumping on the victims chest or give an immediate shock to the heart? A new study has found that both rescue strategies are effective, yet chest compressions before defibrillation may be best in events where emergency response times are longer than five minutes.

Emission reductions slowed down by heavier and more powerful cars

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The potential for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from cars is not being fully realized. The average Swedish car buyer still purchases a heavier and thirstier car than the average European, even though the difference has decreased in recent years.

Public looks at synthetic biology -- cautiously

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A new poll finds that two-thirds of Americans think that synthetic biology should move forward, but with more research to study its possible effects on humans and the environment, while one-third support a ban until we better understand its implications and risks. More than half of Americans believe the federal government should be involved in regulating synthetic biology.

Abnormal body weight related to increased mortality in colon cancer patients

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Postmenopausal women diagnosed with colon cancer may be at increased risk of death if they fail to maintain a healthy body weight before cancer diagnosis, according to a new study.

Massachusetts health reform fails the disadvantaged, study finds

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A new study looking at the effects of the 2006 Massachusetts Health Reform on access to care, health status and ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare, shows that the legislation has led to improvements in insurance coverage as well as a decline in financial barriers to care. However, to date, it has not increased peoples access to a personal physician or improved their self-rated health. Neither has it reduced healthcare inequalities between ethnic or income groups.

Brain needs to remember faces in three dimensions

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In our dynamic 3-D world, we can encounter a familiar face from any angle and still recognize that face with ease, even if the person has, for example, changed his hair style. This is because our brain has used the 2-D snapshots perceived by our eyes (like a camera) to build and store a 3-D mental representation of the face, which is resilient to such changes. This is an automatic process that most of us are not consciously aware of, and which appears to be a challenge for people with a particular type of face-blindness, suggests new research.

Aging drug users are increasing and facing chronic physical and mental health problems

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. UK researchers interviewed people aged 49 to 61 in contact with voluntary sector drug treatment services. The study, plus wider research, suggest that older people who continue to use problematic or illegal drugs are emerging as an important, but relatively under-researched, international population. The problem is international, with US and European figures suggesting the number of people with addiction problems will at least double by 2020.

Biofeedback for your brain?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

There is new evidence that people can learn to control the activity of some brain regions when they get feedback signals provided by functional magnetic resonance brain imaging (fMRI).

First UK cameras to scan the night skies

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

An astronomy graduate has set up the first UK camera which can continuously scan the night sky and dictates the best conditions for surveys.

Simplified heart-risk guideline may miscalculate risk for millions

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A method that is widely used to predict the risk of a major coronary event may over- or underestimate risk for millions of Americans, according to a new study.

Joint replacement: New clinical guidelines for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections of the hip and knee

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A periprosthetic joint infection occurs when bacteria or other foreign organisms enter the wound during or at any point following joint replacement surgery, sometimes even years after surgery. Research indicates that periprosthetic infection, also known as "septic failure," is the leading cause of total knee replacement revision (25 percent) and the second-leading cause of total hip replacement revision (15 percent) in the U.S.

There is more to motor imagery than mental simulation

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The human brain is a powerful simulation machine. Sports professionals and amateurs alike are well aware of the advantages of mentally rehearsing a movement prior to its execution and it is not surprising that the phenomenon, known as motor imagery, has already been extensively investigated. However, a new study suggests that there may be more to motor imagery than previously thought. A group of neuroscientists in Italy have shown that the brain is able to invent creative new solutions in order to perform impossible actions.

Limiting harmful acrylamide: Lactic acid bacteria to lower risk of cancer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A small research-based Norwegian company has developed a method to reduce the formation of the carcinogenic compound acrylamide during industrial production of potatoes and coffee. International food giants are paying attention.

Oldest Roman baths in Asia Minor discovered in Sagalassos

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

An archaeological team has discovered the oldest Roman baths in Asia Minor known to date in Sagalassos, Turkey. Sagalassos was inhabited as a city until the 7th century AD, when it was destroyed by earthquakes.

Use of medication for insomnia or anxiety may increase mortality risk, study suggests

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36 percent, according to a new study.

Shortage of FSC wood could lead to price premium for green construction

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A new study reveals that the low LEED point for use of FSC wood, coupled with both a shortage of FSC-certified sawmills and a shortage of FSC wood in New York state, may cause a bottleneck for green construction.

Gene discovery holds key to growing crops in cold climates

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Fresh insight into how plants slow their growth in cold weather could help scientists develop crops suited to cooler environments.

Romantic partner may play role in reducing vulvovaginal pain

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers have found that male partners who express greater support, attention and sympathy to womens chronic vulvovaginal pain may trigger more pain, but also increase sexual satisfaction in female partners.

Quantum dice: Simple device measures quantum noise of vacuum fluctuations and generates true random numbers

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Behind every coincidence lies a plan -- in the world of classical physics, at least. In principle, every event, including the fall of dice or the outcome of a game of roulette, can be explained in mathematical terms. Researchers in Germany have constructed a device that works on the principle of true randomness. With the help of quantum physics, their machine generates random numbers that cannot be predicted in advance.

New CCTV technology helps prevent terror attacks

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Numerous CCTV systems are in use in public places which have the capacity to gather large amounts of image material. For the time being, however, there are no effective ways to analyze the mass of video data automatically and recognize potential risk situations in advance. A new European research project is aimed at developing IT solutions to this end.

Music on prescription could help treat emotional and physical pain

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

New research into how music conveys emotion could benefit the treatment of depression and the management of physical pain. Using an innovative combination of music psychology and leading-edge audio engineering the project is looking in more detail than ever before at how music conveys emotion.

Opioid use to relieve pain and suffering at end of life is safe in hospital-at-home setting, study finds

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Patients who choose to spend their last days at home with specialized care and monitoring can safely be given opioids to control pain and other symptoms without reducing survival time, according to a new study.

Research and insights on severe asthma in children

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A subset of children with asthma suffers from severe, treatment-resistant disease associated with more illness and greater allergic hypersensitivity, according to recent research.

Keeping stem cells from changing fates

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers have determined why certain stem cells are able to stay stem cells. A recent study reveals that an enzyme that changes the way DNA is packaged in cells allows specific genes to be turned on and off, thereby preventing a stem cell from becoming another cell type.

Bionic speech recognition

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers in Tunisia have published details of a speech enhancement system that uses two distinct tools to reduce the noise from a recorded or sampled voice signal. In a new article, the researchers explain how a bionic wavelet transform and a recurrent neural network can be used for speech enhancement.

Most influential tweeters of all? Depends on the topic

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Tweet this, Ashton Kutcher, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. Just because you have a ton of followers on Twitter doesnt necessarily mean youre among the most influential people in the Twitterverse, according to researchers.

In attracting mates, male bowerbirds appear to rely on special optical effect

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bowerbird males are well known for making elaborate constructions, lavished with decorative objects, to impress and attract their mates. Now, researchers have identified a completely new dimension to these showy structures in great bowerbirds.

Childs mental number line affects memory for numbers

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As children in Western cultures grow, they learn to place numbers on a mental number line, with smaller numbers to the left and spaced further apart than the larger numbers on the right. Then the number line changes to become more linear, with small and large numbers the same distance apart. Children whose number line has made this change are better at remembering numbers, according to a new study.

In order to save biodiversity societys behavior must change, leading conservationists warn

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Conservation scientists and practitioners have come together to advocate a fundamental shift in the way we view biodiversity. They argue that unless people recognize the link between their consumption choices and biodiversity loss, the diversity of life on Earth will continue to decline.

Mental maturity scan tracks brain development

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Five minutes in a scanner can reveal how far a childs brain has come along the path from childhood to maturity and potentially shed light on a range of psychological and developmental disorders, scientists have shown.

Effects of population aging have been exaggerate: Better retirement ages?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Due to increasing life-spans and improving health many populations are "aging" more slowly than conventional measures indicate. Scientists have developed new measures of aging that take disability and longevity into account. Their results give policymakers new tools to better determine the economic cost of an aging population and set more appropriate retirement ages.

Researchers give robots the capability for deceptive behavior

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers have published what is believed to be the first detailed examination of robot deception. They developed algorithms that allow a robot to determine whether it should deceive and designed techniques that help the robot select the best deceptive strategy to avoid getting caught.

Phoenix Mars Lander finds surprises about red planets watery past

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Liquid water has interacted with the Martian surface throughout Mars history, measurements by NASAs Phoenix Mars Lander suggest. The findings also suggest that liquid water has primarily existed at temperatures near freezing, implying hydrothermal systems similar to Yellowstones hot springs on Earth have been rare on Mars throughout its history.

People learn new information more effectively when brain activity is consistent, research shows

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

People are more likely to remember specific information such as faces or words if the pattern of activity in their brain is similar each time they study that information, according to new research. The finding challenges psychologists long-held belief that people retain information more effectively when they study it several times under different contexts and, thus, give their brains multiple cues to remember it.

Energy technologies not enough to sufficiently reduce carbon emissions, expert concludes

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Current energy technologies are not enough to reduce carbon emissions to a level needed to lower the risks associated with climate change, a physicist concludes in a new evaluation.