Ten years ago, an explorer from Earth parachuted into the haze of an alien moon…
Month: January 2015
NEOWISE: A yearlong look at the sky
NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) spacecraft discovered and characterized 40 near-Earth objects (NEOs)…
New salmonella serotype discovered
A new serotype of the salmonella bacteria has been discovered by Texan researchers. Because convention…
Crystal-rich rock ‘Mojave’ is next Mars drill target
A rock target where NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover is using its sample-collection drill this week…
New genetic clues found in fragile X syndrome
New insight into fragile X syndrome — the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability…
Michigan autoworkers fare worse when it comes to the heart
Michigan’s autoworkers are at a higher risk of heart disease compared to the US population…
Performance-based funding in community colleges hinders success of at risk students
Performance-based funding (PBF) for Texas community colleges could disproportionately penalize colleges that predominately serve students…
BPA exposure affects heart health of males, females differently in mouse models
Heart function and blood pressure in mice exposed to bisphenol A, BPA, from birth though…
Unlocking the mysteries of the real Paddington bear
WCS and partners in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru have published four significant contributions towards the…
Peat fire emissions may shed light on climate change
Researchers are beginning a study of the climatic effects of peat fire emissions. “This project…