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New drug shows promise in treating drug-resistant prostate cancer
9 Apr 2009
A new therapy for metastatic prostate cancer has shown considerable promise in early clinical trials involving patients whose disease has become resistant to current drugs. Chemists and biologists at UCLA and colleagues at several other...
9 Apr 2009
A new therapy for metastatic prostate cancer has shown considerable promise in early clinical trials involving patients whose disease has become resistant to current drugs. Chemists and biologists at UCLA and colleagues at several other...
Was a 'mistress of the lionesses' a king in ancient Canaan?
6 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Illustration of the plaque found by Tel Aviv University researchers at Tel Beit Shemesh in 2008. Click here for more information. The legend is that the great rulers of...
6 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Illustration of the plaque found by Tel Aviv University researchers at Tel Beit Shemesh in 2008. Click here for more information. The legend is that the great rulers of...
American Society for Microbiology to host 109th general meeting in Philadelphia
6 Apr 2009
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) will hold its 109th General Meeting May 17-21, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The meeting will feature approximately 3,000 individual scientific presentations spanning the breadth of...
6 Apr 2009
The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) will hold its 109th General Meeting May 17-21, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The meeting will feature approximately 3,000 individual scientific presentations spanning the breadth of...
American Chemical Society Weekly PressPac -- April 1, 2009
6 Apr 2009
Here is the latest American Chemical Society (ACS) Weekly PressPac from the Office of Public Affairs. It has news from ACS' 34 peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News. Please credit the individual journal or the American...
6 Apr 2009
Here is the latest American Chemical Society (ACS) Weekly PressPac from the Office of Public Affairs. It has news from ACS' 34 peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News. Please credit the individual journal or the American...
Collaboration leads to success: Most powerful computer of its kind in western N.Y. available...
6 Apr 2009
HWI, UB scientist in partnership with NVIDIA and Dell rolls out 'Magic' to worldwide users IMAGE: Dr. Russ Miller, senior scientist at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute and University at Buffalo...
6 Apr 2009
HWI, UB scientist in partnership with NVIDIA and Dell rolls out 'Magic' to worldwide users IMAGE: Dr. Russ Miller, senior scientist at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute and University at Buffalo...
Genes from tiny algae shed light on big role managing carbon in world's oceans
9 Apr 2009
Study shows how algae may cope with environmental change IMAGE: Transmission electron micrograph of one of the smallest known eukaryotic algae, Micromonas. Click here for more...
9 Apr 2009
Study shows how algae may cope with environmental change IMAGE: Transmission electron micrograph of one of the smallest known eukaryotic algae, Micromonas. Click here for more...
Nanofarming technology harvest biofuel oils without harming algae
7 Apr 2009
Ames Laboratory and Catilin seek to commercialize new algal oil extraction process IMAGE: Researchers at the Ames Laboratory are growing several strains of algae to test nanofarming technology that uses...
7 Apr 2009
Ames Laboratory and Catilin seek to commercialize new algal oil extraction process IMAGE: Researchers at the Ames Laboratory are growing several strains of algae to test nanofarming technology that uses...
Teens ask: Will the stimulus act work?
6 Apr 2009
High school students evaluate legislation using math, contend for scholarship prizes The current economic crisis provides natural discussion topics for high school economics and social studies classes--but math class? Absolutely! This year's...
6 Apr 2009
High school students evaluate legislation using math, contend for scholarship prizes The current economic crisis provides natural discussion topics for high school economics and social studies classes--but math class? Absolutely! This year's...
Cigarette smoke may alter immune response in COPD exacerbations
7 Apr 2009
Smoking cigarettes is not only the principle cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it may change the body's immune responses to bacteria that commonly cause exacerbations of the disease, according to new research in a...
7 Apr 2009
Smoking cigarettes is not only the principle cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but it may change the body's immune responses to bacteria that commonly cause exacerbations of the disease, according to new research in a...
Digging up evidence of 400-year-old global trade and wealth
9 Apr 2009
Largest 17th century bead repository found in coastal Georgia IMAGE: In the top left is a common cobalt blue seed bead, most likely from Venice (20,906 found). Below that is a Venetian turquoise/green-blue seed...
9 Apr 2009
Largest 17th century bead repository found in coastal Georgia IMAGE: In the top left is a common cobalt blue seed bead, most likely from Venice (20,906 found). Below that is a Venetian turquoise/green-blue seed...
AGU journal highlights -- April 6, 2009
6 Apr 2009
The following highlights summarize research papers that have been published or are "in press" (accepted, but not yet published) in Geophysical Research Letters (GRL) or the Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres (JGR-D). In this...
6 Apr 2009
The following highlights summarize research papers that have been published or are "in press" (accepted, but not yet published) in Geophysical Research Letters (GRL) or the Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres (JGR-D). In this...
Fitting pieces for biosensors
7 Apr 2009
New book provides an overview of aptamer development and applications This release is available in German. IMAGE: Graphical model of the ethanolamine binding aptamer. The small ethanolamine molecule will be...
7 Apr 2009
New book provides an overview of aptamer development and applications This release is available in German. IMAGE: Graphical model of the ethanolamine binding aptamer. The small ethanolamine molecule will be...
UC Riverside biochemist to study how crops can increase protein production
10 Apr 2009
Grant from National Science Foundation to support three-year study IMAGE: Daniel Gallie, a professor of biochemistry at UC Riverside, observes Arabidopsis plants in a lab. Click here for more...
10 Apr 2009
Grant from National Science Foundation to support three-year study IMAGE: Daniel Gallie, a professor of biochemistry at UC Riverside, observes Arabidopsis plants in a lab. Click here for more...
Genes from tiny marine algae suggest unsuspected avenues for new research
10 Apr 2009
MOSS LANDING, CA — By sequencing the DNA of two tiny marine algae, a team of scientists has opened up a myriad of possibilities for new research in algal physiology, plant biology, and marine ecology. The project was led by Alexandra...
10 Apr 2009
MOSS LANDING, CA — By sequencing the DNA of two tiny marine algae, a team of scientists has opened up a myriad of possibilities for new research in algal physiology, plant biology, and marine ecology. The project was led by Alexandra...
Archaeological discovery in Jordan valley: Enormous 'foot-shaped' enclosures
6 Apr 2009
'The 'foot' structures that we found in the Jordan valley are the first sites that the People of Israel built upon entering Canaan and they testify to the biblical concept of ownership of the land with the foot' "The 'foot' structures that we...
6 Apr 2009
'The 'foot' structures that we found in the Jordan valley are the first sites that the People of Israel built upon entering Canaan and they testify to the biblical concept of ownership of the land with the foot' "The 'foot' structures that we...
Study compares sound from exploding volcanoes with jet engines
8 Apr 2009
New Scripps study of low-frequency sound from Mount St. Helens and Tungurahua volcanoes provides explanation for how the large-amplitude signals from eruptions are produced IMAGE: Scripps researchers are using...
8 Apr 2009
New Scripps study of low-frequency sound from Mount St. Helens and Tungurahua volcanoes provides explanation for how the large-amplitude signals from eruptions are produced IMAGE: Scripps researchers are using...
Earth under global cooling
8 Apr 2009
IMAGE: The Late Eocene Earth -- Hothouse, Icehouse, and Impacts by Christian Koeberl and Alessandro Montanari (editors). Click here for more information. Boulder, CO, USA -...
8 Apr 2009
IMAGE: The Late Eocene Earth -- Hothouse, Icehouse, and Impacts by Christian Koeberl and Alessandro Montanari (editors). Click here for more information. Boulder, CO, USA -...
James Webb Space Telescope first flight mirror completes cryogenic testing
8 Apr 2009
IMAGE: NASA and Ball Aerospace engineering technicians guide two mounted mirrors into NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's X-ray and Cryogenic Facility's vacuum chamber for testing. Click here for more...
8 Apr 2009
IMAGE: NASA and Ball Aerospace engineering technicians guide two mounted mirrors into NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's X-ray and Cryogenic Facility's vacuum chamber for testing. Click here for more...
Annual Michael & Susan Dell lectureship in child health
10 Apr 2009
Features national expert in child obesity prevention HOUSTON – (April 10, 2009) – The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living at The University of Texas School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus will...
10 Apr 2009
Features national expert in child obesity prevention HOUSTON – (April 10, 2009) – The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living at The University of Texas School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus will...
New Arctic satellite data shows Arctic literally on thin ice
6 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Data from NASA satellites show younger, thinner Arctic sea ice is replacing multi-year ice. Click here for more information. The latest data from NASA and the University...
6 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Data from NASA satellites show younger, thinner Arctic sea ice is replacing multi-year ice. Click here for more information. The latest data from NASA and the University...
The impact of 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake -- 20 years later
9 Apr 2009
Seismological Society of America 2009 Annual Meeting Session: Advances in science, engineering, public policy and hazard mitigation as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Location: DeAnza Ballroom 1, Thursday, April 9, 2009, 1:30...
9 Apr 2009
Seismological Society of America 2009 Annual Meeting Session: Advances in science, engineering, public policy and hazard mitigation as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Location: DeAnza Ballroom 1, Thursday, April 9, 2009, 1:30...
Business, scientific, higher education groups laud President Obama's commitment to science
8 Apr 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter recently sent to President Obama, more than 200 organizations, representing the nation's business, scientific and higher education communities, lauded the President for his outstanding leadership in advancing...
8 Apr 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter recently sent to President Obama, more than 200 organizations, representing the nation's business, scientific and higher education communities, lauded the President for his outstanding leadership in advancing...
American Geographical Society awards honor Henson, Smith on April 15 at UD
6 Apr 2009
The American Geographical Society's awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 15, at the University of Delaware will honor past and present polar explorers - of this planet and of Mars. Also recognized will be the researchers who oversaw the...
6 Apr 2009
The American Geographical Society's awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 15, at the University of Delaware will honor past and present polar explorers - of this planet and of Mars. Also recognized will be the researchers who oversaw the...
Down to Earth carbon science: Briefing April 15 in DC
10 Apr 2009
Congressional briefing April 15 will feature four experts on role farmers and foresters have in managing soil carbon WASHINGTON DC, APRIL 9, 2009 -- Four experts in soil carbon research, farming, and forestry will address the unique opportunity...
10 Apr 2009
Congressional briefing April 15 will feature four experts on role farmers and foresters have in managing soil carbon WASHINGTON DC, APRIL 9, 2009 -- Four experts in soil carbon research, farming, and forestry will address the unique opportunity...
AIAA to host 'Inside Aerospace,' an international forum on building and retaining the global...
8 Apr 2009
April 7, 2009 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce that it will host Inside Aerospace – An International Forum for Aviation and Space Leaders on May 12 and 13,...
8 Apr 2009
April 7, 2009 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce that it will host Inside Aerospace – An International Forum for Aviation and Space Leaders on May 12 and 13,...
Autonomous Antarctic observatories gather space weather data
9 Apr 2009
Keeping an unsleeping eye on the phenomena that cause the aurora IMAGE: This is the Aurora Australis over the South Pole. Click here for more information. An international...
9 Apr 2009
Keeping an unsleeping eye on the phenomena that cause the aurora IMAGE: This is the Aurora Australis over the South Pole. Click here for more information. An international...
Selected personal letters of Max Perutz are released in new book
9 Apr 2009
Letters provide insight into the development of molecular biology and an intimate look at one of science's most engaging figures IMAGE: The cover of "What a Time I Am Having " features a portrait of Max Perutz...
9 Apr 2009
Letters provide insight into the development of molecular biology and an intimate look at one of science's most engaging figures IMAGE: The cover of "What a Time I Am Having " features a portrait of Max Perutz...
A London effort to develop point-of-care nanosensors for HIV diagnosis and monitoring
6 Apr 2009
The London Centre for Nanotechnology will develop a new device to enable people living with HIV to monitor their own health and the effectiveness of their treatments, thanks to a £2 million EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences...
6 Apr 2009
The London Centre for Nanotechnology will develop a new device to enable people living with HIV to monitor their own health and the effectiveness of their treatments, thanks to a £2 million EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences...
Ivory tower needs to adapt to online media landscape, scholar says
9 Apr 2009
IMAGE: University of Illinois education professor Michael A. Peters says universities need to embrace new online media, social networks and a culture of "openness " as part of their pedagogy, or they... Click...
9 Apr 2009
IMAGE: University of Illinois education professor Michael A. Peters says universities need to embrace new online media, social networks and a culture of "openness " as part of their pedagogy, or they... Click...
UT Southwestern University Hospital earns outstanding achievement award for cancer care
7 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Sharon Riley is chief executive officer and vice president for UT Southwestern University Hospitals. Click here for more information. DALLAS – April 7, 2009 –...
7 Apr 2009
IMAGE: Sharon Riley is chief executive officer and vice president for UT Southwestern University Hospitals. Click here for more information. DALLAS – April 7, 2009 –...
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