Cool, Air Blown Under Football Shoulder Pads Reduces Body Temperature And Heart Rate, Research Finds

Cool, dry air flowing between the athlete and their football pads reduces core body temperature and heart rate dramatically, thereby reducing the likelihood of heat-related illness, a new study shows. The study found that air forced under the uniform, rather than misted, cool air blown on to the uniform, could be a helpful measure to avoid heat-related illness in football players.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Superfast Vocal Muscles In Songbirds: Hundred Times Faster Than Blink Of An Eye

Certain songbirds can contract their vocal muscles 100 times faster than humans can blink an eye -- placing the birds with a handful of animals that have evolved superfast muscles, researchers found.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Learning Suffers If Brain Transcript Isn't Transported Far Out To End Of Neurons

Neuroscientists have solved a mystery that lies at the heart of human learning, and they say the solution may help explain some forms of mental retardation as well as provide clues to overall brain functioning.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Decadent, Convenient Banana Dessert Débuted At Food Expo

Who doesn't like a banana split? Fresh fruit, three flavors of ice cream and chocolate syrup. Yum. That vision was the subjective basis for a new product developed by a team of Virginia Tech students -- frozen bite-sized slices of banana filled with creamy chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry non-fat frozen yogurt and enrobed in dark chocolate. Called "Banana Splitters," the new confection is packaged as nine individual pieces -- three of each flavor -- in a sleeve, six sleeves in a package to be available next to the ice cream and other frozen goodies.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Coal-generated Carbon Dioxide Captured In Australia -- A First

In a first for Australia, carbon dioxide has been captured from power station flue gases in a post-combustion-capture pilot plant at Loy Yang Power Station in Victoria's Latrobe Valley.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Detecting Early Forms Of Cancer By Analyzing Structure of Specific Sugar Molecules

Scientists have developed a system which can pinpoint potential "biomarkers" of early forms of cancer, by looking at structures of specific sugar molecules which are attached either to proteins of cancerous cells or to proteins involved in the host response. The availability of such cancer biomarkers could also allow disease progression and response to therapy to be monitored more easily and accurately than is currently possible.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 13 Jul 2008 | 12:00 am

Insect Warning Colors Aid Cancer And Tropical Disease Drug Discovery

Brightly colored beetles or butterfly larvae nibbling on a plant may signal the presence of chemical compounds active against cancer cell lines and tropical parasitic diseases, according to researchers. Such clues could speed drug discovery and provide insight into the ecological relationships between tropical-forest plants and insects that feed on them.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Cadaver Tissue Fails Nearly 25 Percent Of The Time In Young ACL Reconstructions

Choosing the best replacement ligament for surgery is one key to ACL reconstruction success. A new study found that with a failure rate of almost 24 percent, the use of cadaver replacement ligaments may not be the best choice for young, athletic patients.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Model For Automated, Wearable Artificial Kidney Designed

Two researchers have developed a design for an automated, wearable artificial kidney, or AWAK, that avoids the complications patients often suffer with traditional dialysis. The peritoneal-based artificial kidney is "bloodless" and reduces or even eliminates protein loss and other dialysis-related problems.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Unsuspected Gene Mutation Found For Atrial Fibrillation

Researchers have found a gene mutation linked to one family's hereditary form of atrial fibrillation. The study was based on a large family with an inherited form of atrial fibrillation in 11 relatives. Investigators discovered the defective gene by scanning the entire human genome, comprised of more than 30,000 genes.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Bush tries to blame Congress for high energy costs (AP)

President Bush gestures during a statement on energy, Friday, July 11,2008, at the Energy Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)AP - President Bush on Saturday tried to pin the blame on Congress for soaring energy prices and said lawmakers need to lift long-standing restrictions on drilling for oil in pristine lands and offshore tracts believed to hold huge reserves of fuel.



Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:07 pm

Lead Shot From Hunting and Fishing Kills Wildlife

Millions of pounds of lead used in hunting, fishing and shooting sports wind up in the environment each year.
Source: Livescience.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Hurricane Bertha stalls near Bermuda

MIAMI (Reuters) - The first hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic storm season stalled on Saturday near Bermuda, not close enough to bring significant winds to the British colony but close enough to kick up the surf.


Source: Reuters: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:57 pm

Pope to 'Wake Up Consciences' on Climate Change

Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday he wants to wake up consciences on climate change.
Source: Livescience.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:27 pm

White House Rejects Greenhouse Gas Regulation

Says it would cripple the U.S. economy.
Source: Livescience.com | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:23 pm

Chemist 'Really Jazzed' About Creating New Molecules (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - This Behind the Scenes article was provided to LiveScience in partnership with the National Science Foundation.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 2:10 pm

Pioneering heart surgeon DeBakey dies at age 99

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Surgeon Michael DeBakey, whose ground-breaking heart transplants and coronary bypass operations made him one of the giants of 20th century medicine, has died at age 99.


Source: Reuters: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:30 pm

Hurricane Bertha stalls 220 miles off Bermuda (AP)

This image provided by NOAA taken at 11:31 p.m. EDT Friday July 11, 2008 shows Hurricane Bertha approximately 245 miles southeast of Bermuda. According to the National Weather Service at 10 p.m. EDT Bertha had sustained winds of near 90 miles per hour and was moving slowly toward the north-northeast at near 5 mph. Bertha is a Category one hurricane and is not expected to strengthen over the next couple of days. Large swells and high surf are affecting Bermuda and these conditions are expected to persist for the next couple of days. (AP Photo/NOAA)AP - Hurricane Bertha was nearly stationary off Bermuda on Saturday but is still likely to create tropical storm conditions as it heads east of the Atlantic island, forecasters said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:00 pm

Yellow submarine: Unmanned sub studies ocean (AP)

This undated handout photo provided by Rutgers University shows a little yellow remote-controlled submarine in the Atlantic Ocean. 'The big advantage is, it's totally unmanned. It's very efficient and can be used to obtain the same kind of data we gather from ships,' explained Conrad Lautenbacher, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a sponsor of the glider developed and operated by Rutgers University. (AP Photo/Rutgers University)AP - Far out in the Atlantic, a little yellow submarine is trying to slip from current to current, gliding across the ocean beneath the waves.



Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:59 am

Pope expresses worry about climate change (AP)

Pope Benedict XVI waves before embarking on a flight to Australia for a 10-day pilgrimage, in Rome's Fiumicino airport, Saturday July 12, 2008. A special Alitalia flight with Benedict, Vatican officials and journalists aboard has departed Saturday for a pilgrimage to Sydney. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)AP - Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday he wants to wake up consciences on climate change during his pilgrimage in Australia.



Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 11:35 am

US judge blocks gas drilling in Michigan forest (AP)

AP - A federal judge has overturned a decision by the U.S. Forest Service to allow oil and gas drilling near a forest and a river in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 10:35 am

Report: 2nd oldest US wildlife refuge in jeopardy (AP)

AP - The nation's second oldest national wildlife refuge, a chain of barrier islands southeast of New Orleans, is in danger of being lost unless the islands are restored, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 12 Jul 2008 | 3:01 am

Dig for knowledge

Forensics students learn craft at replica of mass grave
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 12 Jul 2008 | 1:38 am

'Serious concern' over seabirds

The poor breeding of Scotland's seabirds is causing "serious concern", according to RSPB Scotland.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:28 pm

Russian ice camp in rapid shrink

Twenty Russian scientists are to be taken off their ice camp in the Arctic because the melt has set in sooner than expected.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:21 pm

Virus helps show cancer spread

Scientists have used a common cold virus to "light up" prostate cancer tumours in different parts of the body.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:15 pm

Alcon ends macular degeneration drug program

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alcon Inc said on Friday that it has ended development of anecortave acetate as a treatment for lowering the risk of a sight-threatening eye disease known as age-related macular degeneration.


Source: Reuters: Science News | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:06 pm

Ben Goldacre: Testing the plausibility effect

Ben Goldacre: Week in, week out, we see apparently scientific claims being made as if they were based on evidence, when in reality they are based on nothing more than authority, often from one man
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 11 Jul 2008 | 11:04 pm

Roche to suspend HIV research, seeing no advances

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Holding AG will suspend its HIV research because none of its pending medicines represent significant improvement over existing drugs, a company spokeswoman said on Friday.


Source: Reuters: Science News | 11 Jul 2008 | 10:15 pm

Lightning Kills Five Children

A deadly reminder of one of summer's leading hazards.
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 9:00 pm

Great White Shark Claimed at 'Jaws' Site

An unconfirmed sighting of a great white forced the closure of two beaches.
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:56 pm

Dog Meat Off Menus During Olympics

Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games.
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:53 pm

Study: As Gas Prices Go Up, Auto Deaths Decline

Today's high gas prices could reduce auto deaths by nearly a third as driving decreases.
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 8:44 pm

Car Sharing Skyrockets as Gas Prices Soar

Car-sharing companies see record growth as gas prices rise.
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:34 pm

Fear of Food: Allergies Grow Deadlier, Fashionable

Back in the old days, planning a dinner party was a pleasure.
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:20 pm

Nanoparticle Stops Cancer From Spreading

'Smart bomb' curbs metastasis with fewer side effects, study finds
Source: Livescience.com | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:17 pm

Smaller Families Face Higher Extinction Risk

Families tend to shrink as conditions become safer, but they face extinction risk.
Source: Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel | 11 Jul 2008 | 6:11 pm

ISS cosmonauts make risky spacewalk for repairs (AFP)

This NASA handout photo received in June 2008 shows an astronaut during a spacewalk. Two Russian cosmonauts at the International Space Station spent six hours in space Wednesday to retrieve an explosive bolt believed the cause of the Soyuz spacecraft's dangerously high-speed descent and landing on two recent missions, NASA said.(AFP/NASA/File/Nasa Photo)AFP - Two Russian cosmonauts at the International Space Station spent six hours in space Wednesday to retrieve an explosive bolt believed the cause of the Soyuz spacecraft's dangerously high-speed descent and landing on two recent missions, NASA said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 11 Jul 2008 | 5:19 pm

Henry Miller: Public perceptions of health risks are overblown

Henry Miller: From trans fats to chemicals, public perceptions of health risks far outweigh the actual dangers
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 11 Jul 2008 | 4:00 pm

Astronauts Handle Explosives During Spacewalk

Astronauts delicately remove an explosive bolt during a daring spacewalk.
Source: Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel | 11 Jul 2008 | 3:53 pm

Whales, Dolphins Inspire Wind Turbine Tech

Engineers translate the efficiency of whale fins into manmade innovations.
Source: Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel | 11 Jul 2008 | 3:18 pm

Leak closes French nuclear plant

French authorities order a nuclear plant in the country's south to close temporarily following a uranium leak.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 3:17 pm

'Rubbish ideal'

The Japanese community living with 'zero waste'
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 11 Jul 2008 | 2:20 pm

Dino's Life and Death Revealed at British Site

A dinosaur fossil site in England reveals life before and after the dino arrived.
Source: Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel | 11 Jul 2008 | 2:00 pm