Science Headlines for July 22, 2008

Increased Risk For Disabilities After Preterm Birth

Premature birth is associated with various life-long problems. Still, many premature children seem to function very well as adults according to a new large and comprehensive study from Norway.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Adding Lime To Seawater May Cut Carbon Dioxide Levels Back To Pre-industrial Levels

A workable way of reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere by adding lime, found in limestone, to seawater has the potential to dramatically reverse CO2 accumulation. Adding lime to seawater increases alkalinity, boosting seawater's ability to absorb CO2 from air and reducing the tendency to release it back again.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Pregnant Mice Block Odor Of Strange Male's Urine To Protect Their Pups

Mouse mothers-to-be have a remarkable way to protect their unborn pups. Because the smell of a strange male's urine can cause miscarriage and reactivate the ovulatory cycle, pregnant mice prevent the action of such olfactory stimuli by blocking their smell. Researchers have now revealed the nature of this ability.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Female Monkeys More Dominant In Groups With Relatively More Males

Female monkeys are more dominant when they live in groups with a higher percentage of males. This is caused by self-organization. What makes the study particularly interesting is that the researchers used a computer model which can simulate interaction between monkeys.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

For Your Eyes Only: Custom Interfaces Make Computer Clicking Faster, Easier

Personalized computer interfaces that adapt to each user's vision and motor abilities significantly speeds up computer tasks, especially in disabled users. A mathematical approach to design offers the first instantly customizable computer interface.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Beijing Pollution May Trigger Heart Attacks, Strokes

The heavily polluted air in Beijing may trigger serious cardiovascular problems for some spectators. Researchers warn that for people in certain risk groups, breathing high levels of pollution can cause heart attacks and strokes within 24 hours of exposure and increase the possibility of having blood clots in their legs on the plane home. Research shows that high pollution levels can cause hyperclotting of the blood, spurring stokes and heart attacks.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 6:00 pm

Spitzer Reveals 'No Organics' Zone Around Pinwheel Galaxy

The Pinwheel galaxy is gussied up in infrared light in a new picture from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. The fluffy-looking galaxy, officially named Messier 101, is dominated by a mishmash of spiral arms. In Spitzer's new view, in which infrared light is color coded, the galaxy sports a swirling blue center and a unique, coral-red outer ring.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Plants Make Vaccine For Treating Type Of Cancer In Phase-1 Study

Plants could act as safe, speedy factories for growing antibodies for personalized treatments against a common form of cancer, according to new findings from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The findings came in the first human tests of an injectable vaccine grown in genetically engineered plants. The treatments, which would vaccinate cancer patients against their malignant cells, could lead to earlier personalized therapy to tackle follicular B-cell lymphoma, an immune-system malignancy diagnosed in about 16,000 people each year.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Class Of Antibiotics Can Enhance Gene-silencing Tool

The selective gene-silencing technique called RNA interference holds promise for medicine if it can be adapted to work in humans. Certain antibiotic compounds called fluoroquinolones enhance the effectiveness of RNA interference in cells and could reduce potential side effects.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

90 Billion Tons Of Microbial Organisms Live In Deep Marine Subsurface: More Archaea Than Bacteria

Biogeoscientists show evidence of 90 billion tons of microbial organisms -- expressed in terms of carbon mass -- living in the deep biosphere. This tonnage corresponds to about one-tenth of the amount of carbon stored globally in tropical rainforests. Archaea were found to make up at least 87 percent of organisms that colonize the deep biosphere. This finding is in stark contrast to previous reports, which suggest that Bacteria dominate the subseafloor ecosystem.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 3:00 pm

Laser resurfacing fixes wrinkles, study finds

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Laser treatment can remove wrinkles better than some newer procedures, dermatologists reported on Monday.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:51 pm

Warming world 'drying wetlands'

More than 700 scientists meet in Brazil to draw up an action plan to protect the world's wetlands.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:54 am

Study finds spending on malaria prevention is woefully inadequate

Funding would need to increase by up to 450% to achieve the UN's Millennium Development Goal to halt and then reverse the rise in malaria by 2015
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:26 am

The Star That Everyone Missed

An exploding star somehow escapes notice by astronomers.
Source: Livescience.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:15 am

Brown drives green car revolution

Gordon Brown urges car makers to use their expertise to develop new cleaner vehicles.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:06 am

Surprising Truths About Fruits and Vegetables (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - Tomatoes, japaleño peppers, serrano peppers and now avocadoes are all under scrutiny due to the recent Salmonella outbreak, making many Americans nervous about eating their vegetables.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:02 am

The Nation's Weather (AP)

AP - A cold front hovering over the Ohio Valley early Tuesday was expected to trigger showers and thunderstorms from the Central Plains to New England, while Tropical Storm Dolly threatened Texas.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 11:02 am

Surprising Truths About Fruits and Vegetables

Americans are nervous about eating their vegetables. Or is it fruits?
Source: Livescience.com | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:57 am

Another white humpback is sighted off the east coast of Australia

Another white humpback has been sighted off Byron Bay on the east coast of Australia.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:48 am

Alternative energy a popular stop in U.S. campaign (Reuters)

Reuters - A small green clearing on a hilltop beside the Ohio River doesn't seem like much of campaign stop, but John Baardson knows the scent of alternative energy and undecided voters will lure America's presidential contenders before long.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 10:21 am

Wild frontier

Violence gets in the way of gorilla conservation
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 9:52 am

Clean deadline call on coal power

The government should set a deadline for coal power stations to "clean up" or close, a parliamentary committee says.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 8:55 am

Remains of vast Neolithic site found in south China

BEIJING (Reuters) - Thousands of ancient artifacts and wooden poles more than 3,000 years old have been unearthed in China's southern Yunnan province, possibly the world's largest site of a Neolithic community, local media reported on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 8:52 am

Drug for deadly prostate cancer

Scientists say a drug to treat prostate cancer may be a very significant advance.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 8:01 am

George Monbiot on Channel 4's global warming documentary

The environmentalist George Monbiot says Channel 4 was wrong to screen a documentary that distorted the views of climate scientists
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 22 Jul 2008 | 7:30 am

MPs call for coastal path rethink

The government is urged to think again about its plan to create a long-distance path around England's coast.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 22 Jul 2008 | 4:14 am

British study links IMF loans to tuberculosis

LONDON (Reuters) - Austerity measures attached to International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans may have contributed to a resurgence in tuberculosis in eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, researchers said on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:47 am

Florida deal may sound death knell for Big Sugar

OKEELANTA, Florida (Reuters) - A $1.75 billion land purchase deal Gov. Charlie Crist announced last month to save the Florida Everglades could also mark the beginning of the end for the state's powerful sugar barons.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 22 Jul 2008 | 12:32 am

Scholars plan to reunite ancient Bible online (AP)

AP - The oldest surviving copy of the New Testament, a 4th century version that had its Gospels and epistles spread across the world, is being made whole again online.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:16 pm

Ancient Egyptian boat to be excavated, reassembled (AP)

AP - Archaeologists will excavate hundreds of fragments of an ancient Egyptian wooden boat entombed in an underground chamber next to Giza's Great Pyramid and try to reassemble the craft, Egyptologists announced Saturday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:16 pm

Health: Drug trial hope for men with prostate cancer

New treatment could allow sufferers to work and travel and potentially save lives, say researchers
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:09 pm

Epilepsy drug link to birth defects found

Babies born to women taking topiramate during pregnancy more likely to have cleft palates and genital abnormalities
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:08 pm

Animal testing rise allied to GM experiments

Of 3.2m procedures, 83% used rodents while tests involving monkeys are down 6%
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:08 pm

The question: Can broccoli cure cancer?

Lucy Atkins: Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain a group of phytochemicals that seem to have cancer-preventing properties
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:08 pm

Watchdog's verdict on Channel 4 climate film angers scientists

Scientists have accused Ofcom of letting Channel off the hook 'on a technicality' in its ruling on controversial documentary on climate change. By Owen Gibson and David Adam
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:07 pm

Ofcom's findings on The Great Global Warming Swindle

Ofcom received 265 complaints about factual accuracy and portrayal of key figures
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:07 pm

Health: UN 'to miss' malaria target

Uneven spread of funding in challenge to halt and reverse spread of HIV and other diseases
Source: guardian.co.uk Science | 21 Jul 2008 | 11:03 pm

Tobacco 'could help treat cancer'

The tobacco plant - a cause of cancer - may offer the means to treat one form of the disease, a study suggests.
Source: BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition | 21 Jul 2008 | 9:49 pm

Animal rights group protests over Pope's fur (AFP)

AFP - One of Italy's leading animal rights groups said Monday it was launching an Internet petition to demand Pope Benedict XVI stop wearing fur during religious ceremonies at the Vatican.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 21 Jul 2008 | 9:11 pm

Fish Pedicures: Carp Rid Human Feet of Scaly Skin

Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
Source: Livescience.com | 21 Jul 2008 | 8:55 pm

FDA Finds Salmonella Strain in Jalapeno Pepper

FDA warns consumers to avoid eating fresh jalapenos.
Source: Livescience.com | 21 Jul 2008 | 8:36 pm

Gray Wolves Returned to Endangered List

A judge restores special protections for Rocky Mtn. gray wolves.
Source: Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel | 21 Jul 2008 | 8:26 pm

How the Galapagos Islands Changed the World

The Galapagos Islands host a faunal freak show of rare animal species endemic only to those volcanic specks isolated in the Pacific Ocean. While still very interesting to ecologists today, in the 19th century the life there proved key in Charles Darwin's
Source: Livescience.com | 21 Jul 2008 | 6:11 pm

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