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• Quantum computing moves forward
• Some biologists shun new media
• Temp-controlled 'nanopores' may allow detailed blood analysis
• 3-D printer, 'bio-ink' to create human organs
• New player in electron field emitter technology makes for better imaging and communications
• Weight loss may prevent, treat osteoarthritis in obese patients
• Farmers who commit totally to sell locally can make a profit
• Signaling molecule may help stem cells focus on making bone despite age, disease
• Plankton adjusts to changing ocean temperatures
• Specialised germanium surface as universal protein adapter
• Virus and genes involved in causation of schizophrenia
• Anti-aging drug breakthrough
• Carbon footprint of grid-scale battery technologies calculated
• 'Switch' critical to wound healing identified
• Emotion-health connection not limited to industrialized nations
• 'Marshall Plan' for African wildlife?
• BRAF inhibitor treatment causes melanoma cells to shift how they produce energy
• Mom's sensitivity helps language development in children with hearing loss
• New fish species described from the streams of Manyas Lake basin, Turkey
• Celebrity endorsement encourages children to eat junk food
• Chewing gum helps you concentrate for longer, study suggests
• Maternal obesity increases the risk of frequent wheezing in offspring
• 'Bad neighborhoods' on the internet are a real nuisance
• India: Leopards in the backyard
• Outdoor heat increases respiratory hospitalization risk in elderly
• Genetic study of house dust mites demonstrates reversible evolution
• Cassini makes last close flyby of Saturnian moon Rhea
• Comet PANSTARRS rises to the occasion mid-March
• New light shed on role of climate in influenza transmission
• Key to TB cure could lie underwater
• New drug shows promise in fighting inflammatory breast cancer
• Net advantage: Study finds use of bed nets by 75 percent of population could eradicate malaria
• Post-stroke walking program improves stroke survivors' lives
• Scientists catch evolving germs and cancer cells early
• Tracking sediments' fate in largest-ever dam removal
• Engineers develop techniques to boost efficiency of cloud computing infrastructure
• Drugs targeting blood vessels may be candidates for treating Alzheimer's
• 'Gateway' in nucleus has second important job no one noticed before
• Heating with powder and plastic wastes

Quantum computing moves forward Posted: 08 Mar 2013 03:38 PM PST New tech­nolo­gies that exploit quan­tum behav­ior for com­put­ing and other appli­ca­tions are closer than ever to being real­ized due to recent advances, accord­ing to a new article.

Some biologists shun new media Posted: 08 Mar 2013 03:38 PM PST An online survey of neuroscientists in Germany and the United States found that, although in both countries researchers believe "new media" such as blogs and online social networks are important in influencing public opinion and political decisions, the researchers make little use of new media themselves.

Temp-controlled 'nanopores' may allow detailed blood analysis Posted: 08 Mar 2013 03:38 PM PST Tiny biomolecular chambers called nanopores that can be selectively heated may help doctors diagnose disease more effectively, according to a new research.

3-D printer, 'bio-ink' to create human organs Posted: 08 Mar 2013 03:37 PM PST Engineers are working on 3D printing technology with a long-term goal of printing a human pancreas.

New player in electron field emitter technology makes for better imaging and communications Posted: 08 Mar 2013 11:38 AM PST Scientists have built a practical, high-efficiency nanostructured electron source. This new, patent-pending technology could lead to improved microwave communications and radar, and more notably to new and improved X-ray imaging systems for security and healthcare applications.

Weight loss may prevent, treat osteoarthritis in obese patients Posted: 08 Mar 2013 11:38 AM PST Weight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear."

Farmers who commit totally to sell locally can make a profit Posted: 08 Mar 2013 10:31 AM PST Farmers can make a profit selling their produce directly to local businesses, but they must not let possible new costs weaken their commitment to the new venture, according to an international team of researchers.

Signaling molecule may help stem cells focus on making bone despite age, disease Posted: 08 Mar 2013 10:31 AM PST A signaling molecule that helps stem cells survive in the naturally low-oxygen environment inside the bone marrow may hold clues to helping the cells survive when the going gets worse with age and disease, researchers report.

Plankton adjusts to changing ocean temperatures Posted: 08 Mar 2013 10:30 AM PST 3-D imaging reveals that marine plankton automatically adjusts swimming technique in dense viscosity, but only due to temperature changes, not pollution.

Specialised germanium surface as universal protein adapter Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:13 AM PST Researchers have developed a new method for attaching proteins to the surface of germanium crystals -- for the first time also membrane proteins. This enables time-resolved tracking of the interactions between molecules using infrared spectroscopy in a way that is accurate down to atomic resolution.

Virus and genes involved in causation of schizophrenia Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:13 AM PST For the first time, researchers have found that a combination of a particular virus in the mother and a specific gene variant in the child increases the risk of the child developing schizophrenia.

Anti-aging drug breakthrough Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:13 AM PST Drugs that combat aging may be available within five years, following landmark work. The work finally demonstrates that a single anti-aging enzyme in the body can be targeted, with the potential to prevent age-related diseases and extend lifespans. Four thousand synthetic activators, which are 100 times as potent as a single glass of red wine, have been developed -- the best three are in human trials.

Carbon footprint of grid-scale battery technologies calculated Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:13 AM PST Solar and wind power pose a challenge for the U.S. electrical grid, which lacks the capacity to store surplus clean electricity and deliver it on demand. Researchers are developing grid-scale storage batteries, but the fossil fuel required to build these technologies could negate some of the environmental benefits of new solar and wind farms, say scientists.

'Switch' critical to wound healing identified Posted: 08 Mar 2013 08:13 AM PST Patients with diseases such as diabetes suffer from painful wounds that take a long time to heal making them more susceptible to infections that could even lead to amputations. A new discovery paves the way for therapeutics to improve healing of such chronic wounds, which are a significant burden to patients.

Emotion-health connection not limited to industrialized nations Posted: 08 Mar 2013 07:34 AM PST Positive emotions are known to play a role in physical well-being, and stress is strongly linked to poor health, but is this strictly a "First World" phenomenon? In developing nations, is the fulfillment of basic needs more critical to health than how one feels? A researcher has found that emotions do affect health around the world and may, in fact, be more important to wellness in low-income countries.

'Marshall Plan' for African wildlife? Posted: 08 Mar 2013 07:34 AM PST African lions and villagers would benefit from fences to protect them from each other, according to a new study.

BRAF inhibitor treatment causes melanoma cells to shift how they produce energy Posted: 08 Mar 2013 07:34 AM PST BRAF-positive metastatic malignant melanomas develop resistance to treatment with drugs targeting the BRAF/MEK growth pathway through a major change in metabolism, new research shows. The findings suggest a strategy to improve the effectiveness of currently available targeted therapies.

Mom's sensitivity helps language development in children with hearing loss Posted: 08 Mar 2013 07:34 AM PST Psychologists demonstrate the impact sensitive parenting has on language growth for children who receive cochlear implants.

New fish species described from the streams of Manyas Lake basin, Turkey Posted: 08 Mar 2013 07:34 AM PST A new fish species, Alburnoides manyasensis, has been described from the Koca Stream drainage of Lake Manyas, Marmara Sea basin in Anatolia and is currently associated with only this specific locality. The new species belongs to the very large and widely distributed Cyprinidae family, which includes carps and the minnows and their related species. The study was published in the open access journal Zookeys.

Celebrity endorsement encourages children to eat junk food Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:40 AM PST Celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product, new research shows. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when they saw the celebrity on TV in a different context.

Chewing gum helps you concentrate for longer, study suggests Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:39 AM PST Chewing gum can help you stay focused for longer on tasks that require continuous monitoring. Previous research has shown that chewing gum can improve concentration in visual memory tasks. This study focused on the potential benefits of chewing gum during an audio memory task.

Maternal obesity increases the risk of frequent wheezing in offspring Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:38 AM PST Tobacco and excess weight are two factors linked to asthma in babies. The fact that excess weight during pregnancy has negative consequences is not new information. A new study now concludes that the children of mothers obese before falling pregnant are four times more likely to have frequent wheezing, which is one of the symptoms of asthma, compared to the children of mothers weighing a normal weight.

'Bad neighborhoods' on the internet are a real nuisance Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:38 AM PST Of the 42,000 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) surveyed, just 20 were found to be responsible for nearly half of all the internet addresses that send spam. That just is one of the striking results of an extensive study that focused on "Bad Neighborhoods" on the internet (which sometimes correspond to certain geographical areas) that are the source of a great deal of spam, phishing or other undesirable activity.

India: Leopards in the backyard Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:38 AM PST A new camera-trapping study in India has revealed that leopards can occur at high densities in densely-populated and heavily-modified agricultural environments.

Outdoor heat increases respiratory hospitalization risk in elderly Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:34 AM PST Outdoor heat is associated with a significantly increased risk of emergency hospitalization for respiratory disorders in the elderly, according to a large epidemiological study of more than 12.5 million Medicare beneficiaries.

Genetic study of house dust mites demonstrates reversible evolution Posted: 08 Mar 2013 06:34 AM PST In evolutionary biology, Dollo's law states that evolution is unidirectional and irreversible. But this "law" is not universally accepted and is the topic of heated debate among biologists. Now a research team has used a large-scale genetic study of the lowly house dust mite to uncover an example of reversible evolution that appears to violate Dollo's law.

Cassini makes last close flyby of Saturnian moon Rhea Posted: 08 Mar 2013 05:23 AM PST NASA's Cassini spacecraft will be swooping close to Saturn's moon Rhea on Saturday, March 9, the last close flyby of Rhea in Cassini's mission. The primary purpose will be to probe the internal structure of the moon by measuring the gravitational pull of Rhea against the spacecraft's steady radio link to NASA's Deep Space Network here on Earth. The results will help scientists understand whether the moon is homogeneous all the way through or whether it has differentiated into the layers of core, mantle and crust.

Comet PANSTARRS rises to the occasion mid-March Posted: 08 Mar 2013 05:21 AM PST Comets visible to the naked eye are a rare delicacy in the celestial smorgasbord of objects in the nighttime sky. Scientists estimate that the opportunity to see one of these icy dirtballs advertising their cosmic presence so brilliantly they can be seen without the aid of a telescope or binoculars happens only once every five to 10 years. That said, there may be two naked-eye comets available for your viewing pleasure this year.

New light shed on role of climate in influenza transmission Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:06 PM PST Two types of environmental conditions -- cold-dry and humid-rainy -- are associated with seasonal influenza epidemics, according to an epidemiological study. The article presents a simple climate-based model that maps influenza activity globally and accounts for the diverse range of seasonal patterns observed across temperate, subtropical and tropical regions.

Key to TB cure could lie underwater Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:05 PM PST Researchers are collecting actinomycete bacteria from water throughout the world in a hunt for new antibiotics.

New drug shows promise in fighting inflammatory breast cancer Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:55 PM PST Researchers are investigating a new drug that has shown positive results in early tests of its ability to fight a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

Net advantage: Study finds use of bed nets by 75 percent of population could eradicate malaria Posted: 07 Mar 2013 01:16 PM PST Malaria, the leading cause of death among children in Africa, could be eliminated if three-fourths of the population used insecticide-treated bed nets, according to a new study.

Post-stroke walking program improves stroke survivors' lives Posted: 07 Mar 2013 01:16 PM PST Regular brisk walking after a stroke may improve physical fitness, mobility and quality of life. Walking with friends or family can help stroke survivors overcome a fear of falling.

Scientists catch evolving germs and cancer cells early Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:57 AM PST Scientists have developed a novel technique to precisely monitor and study the evolution of micro-organisms such as viruses and bacteria. This is an extremely important capability as it allows scientists to investigate if new drugs designed to kill them are working, and to catch the development of resistance early on.

Tracking sediments' fate in largest-ever dam removal Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:57 AM PST Any day now, the world's largest dam-removal project will release a century's worth of sediment. For marine geologists, it's a unique opportunity to study natural and engineered river systems.

Engineers develop techniques to boost efficiency of cloud computing infrastructure Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:57 AM PST Computer scientists have developed a novel approach that allows the massive infrastructure powering cloud computing to run as much as 15 to 20 percent more efficiently. This novel model has already been applied at Google.

Drugs targeting blood vessels may be candidates for treating Alzheimer's Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:54 AM PST Researchers have successfully normalized the production of blood vessels in the brain of mice with Alzheimer's disease by immunizing them with amyloid beta, a protein widely associated with the disease.

'Gateway' in nucleus has second important job no one noticed before Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:54 AM PST Medical researchers have discovered that the "gateway" known to control the movement of molecules in and out of a cell's nucleus appears to play another critically important role -- one no one had noticed until now.

Heating with powder and plastic wastes Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:51 AM PST Disposing of waste – whether it is coating powder or swarf – is expensive. In the future, a combustor for powdery residues will enable companies to cut disposal costs and heating costs at the same time.

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