A new study finds that a high intake of flavonoids, a group of compounds found…
Month: October 2012
Astronomers uncover a surprising trend in galaxy evolution
A comprehensive study of hundreds of galaxies observed by the Keck telescopes in Hawaii and…
Beneficial mold packaged in bioplastic
Aflatoxins are highly toxic carcinogens produced by several species of Aspergillus fungi. But not all…
Recession drives down U.S. national park visitation
A national recession doesn’t just affect Americans’ wallets. It also impacts their travel to national…
Bowhead whales: Ancient DNA sheds light on Arctic whale mysteries
Scientists have published the first range-wide genetic analysis of the bowhead whale using hundreds of…
Cell mechanism findings could one day be used to engineer organs
Biologists have teamed up with mechanical engineers to conduct cell research that provides information that…
Studies target high rates of HIV medication errors among hospitalized patients
New research concludes that despite advances in electronic medical records, mistakes are still commonly made…
World’s largest earthquake drill: JPL scientists participate in Great California ShakeOut exercises
On Thursday, Oct. 18, at 10:18 a.m. PDT, more than 9.3 million Californians, including employees…
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center supporting effort to develop satellite servicing capabilities
With satellites playing increasingly important roles in everyday life, NASA is developing the technology to…
NASA C-20A completes radar study of Pacific Rim volcanoes
NASA’s Airborne Science C-20A aircraft, carrying a specialized synthetic aperture radar, recently completed a mission…