NASA’s trio of mobile launcher platforms (MLP) are being revamped to serve a variety of…
Month: September 2012
Hubble sees NGC 7090 — an actively star-forming galaxy
A new image portrays a beautiful view of the galaxy NGC 7090, as seen by…
U.S. cities still cutting jobs and infrastructure, expert finds
For the sixth straight year, city revenues around the United States dropped in 2011, as…
Prenatal damage from dioxin shown to involve microRNAs
New research has identified novel mechanisms through which dioxin can alter physiological functions.
Your body doesn’t lie: People ignore political ads of candidates they oppose
A recent study examined people’s bodily responses while watching presidential campaign ads — and discovered…
‘Occupy’ movement’s tumultuous year yields rich research data
The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement marks its one year anniversary on Sept. 17. OWS…
Researchers call for early diagnosis of flesh-eating infections
Researchers stress that orthopedists should have a high index of suspicion for necrotizing fasciitis, or…
When it rains, it pours: Intensification of extreme tropical rainfall with global warming modeled
Global warming is expected to intensify extreme precipitation, but the rate at which it does…
Dry-run experiments verify key aspect of nuclear fusion concept: Scientific ‘break-even’ or better is near-term goal
Magnetically imploded tubes, intended to help produce controlled nuclear fusion at scientific “break-even” energies or…
Further steps needed to reduce stigma and expand access to substance abuse screening and care in U.S. Armed Forces
Outdated approaches to preventing and treating substance abuse, barriers to care, and other problems hinder…