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Red Tide Killer Identified: Bacteria Gang Up On Algae, Quashing Red Tide Blooms
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have identified a potential “red…
The Secret To Long Life May Not Be In The Genes
A research on the bone health of one of the oldest persons in the world,…
Nutrient Pollution Reductions From Urban Stream Restoration Quantified
Researchers have now quantified the amount of excess nitrogen removed from an urban stream during…
Kidney Disease Worsens In A Fourth Of African-Americans Despite Therapy For Hypertension
The best available treatment for chronic kidney disease from high blood pressure did not keep…
Nano-designed Transistors With Disordered Materials, But High Performance
The Holy Grail for transistor designers has been the requirement to be able to get…
Youths In Towns With Smoke-free Restaurant Laws Appear Less Likely To Become Smokers
Young people who live in towns where regulations ban smoking in restaurants may be less…
New Software Allows ISPs And P2P Users To Get Along Without Getting Too Cozy
Engineeers have discovered a way for peer-to-peer (P2P) users to efficiently identify nearby P2P clients…
Mothers Less Likely To Pursue HPV Vaccination For Youngest Daughters
Because the first national study of its kind has found that US mothers report they…
Environmental Fate Of Nanoparticles Depends On Properties Of Water Carrying Them
The fate of carbon-based nanoparticles spilled into groundwater — and the ability of municipal filtration…