Science Headlines for September 19, 2008

Fly Studies Reveal Immune Cell Responses To Tumor And Tissue Damage

A new report reveals the similarities between the immune response to cancer and and the immune response to tissue damage.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Political Views Affect Firms' Corporate Social Responsibility, Study Finds

Firms in Democratic states tend to have a higher corporate social responsibility rating than those in Republican ones, a new study finds.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Natural Childbirth Linked To Stronger Baby Bonding Than C-sections

The bonds that tie a mother to her newborn may be stronger in women who deliver naturally than in those who deliver by cesarean section, according to a study published by Yale School of Medicine researchers in the October issue of Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Security: Checking People At Airports – With Terahertz Radiation

Within the last few years the number of transport checks -- above all at airports -- has been increased considerably. A worthwhile effort as, after all, it concerns the protection of passengers. Possibilities for new and safe methods of checking people are offered by terahertz radiation.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Explorers Find Hundreds Of Undescribed Corals, Other Species On Familiar Australian Reefs

Hundreds of new kinds of animal species surprised international researchers systematically exploring waters off two islands on the Great Barrier Reef and a reef off northwestern Australia -- waters long familiar to divers. The expeditions, affiliated with the global Census of Marine Life, help mark the International Year of the Reef.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Pictures Of Hot Fudge Sundaes Arouse: Understanding Emotions Improves Our Food Choices

Menus and advertising affect our emotions, and if we understand those emotions, we make better food choices, according to a new study.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 20 Sep 2008 | 12:00 am

Genetically Modified Crops Protect Neighbors From Pests, Study Finds

A study in northern China indicates that genetically modified cotton, altered to express the insecticide, Bt, not only reduces pest populations among those crops, but also reduces pests among other nearby crops that have not been modified with Bt. These findings could offer promising new ideas for controlling pests and maximizing crop yields in the future.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Key Advance In Treating Spinal Cord Injuries Found In Manipulating Stem Cells

Manipulating stem cells prior to transplantation may hold the key to overcoming a critical obstacle to using stem cell technology to repair spinal cord injuries, scientists have shown.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Smart Desks Make Sci-fi A Reality In The Classroom

Schools are set for a Star Trek make-over thanks to the development of the world's first interactive classroom by experts at Durham University. Researchers are designing new learning environments using interactive multi-touch desks that look and act like a large version of an Apple iPhone.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Muscle Stem Cell Identity Confirmed By Researchers

A single cell can repopulate damaged skeletal muscle in mice, say scientists who devised a way to track the cell's fate in living animals. The research is the first to confirm that so-called satellite cells encircling muscle fibers harbor an elusive muscle stem cell.
Source: ScienceDaily: Latest Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 9:00 pm

Video: Computer Generated Songwriting

The ASSA system creates computer generated musical accompaniments. Credit: Ching-Hua Chuan/Elaine Chew
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 1:31 pm

Size Tradeoff: Horns vs. Copulatory Organs

The way organs grow affects the way species evolve.
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 1:17 pm

Lessons in Corporate Failure From a 5th-Grader

I heard all about the stress of corporate life this week from my fifth-grader.
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 1:16 pm

Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma

Drug should only be used to treat high fevers in children, experts say
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 1:16 pm

Open thread: Is political orientation really influenced by biology?

Open thread: New research suggests that genetically inherited responses to fear can predict political preferences. Do you agree?
Source: Science | guardian.co.uk | 19 Sep 2008 | 1:00 pm

Unknown Mozart Fragment Found in French Library

Scientists say they've found a previously unknown manuscript by Mozart.
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 12:53 pm

Scientists name 100 new shark and ray species

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Scientists using DNA have catalogued and described 100 new species of sharks and rays in Australian waters, which they said on Thursday would help conservation of the marine animals and aid in climate change monitoring.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 11:50 am

Google's Sergey Brin reveals he is at high risk of Parkinson's

The co-founder of Google, whose mother Eugenia was diagnosed with the condition 10 years ago, says he may pump more money into Parkinson's research
Source: Science | guardian.co.uk | 19 Sep 2008 | 11:24 am

Navigating by the Stars (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences, and quite possibly the oldest use of astronomy is navigating by the stars. This craft dates from prehistoric times among humans, and is even practiced by certain animals.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 11:15 am

Navigating by the Stars

Star navigation dates from human prehistory, and is even used by animals.
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 11:08 am

Future Fury: Hurricane Effects Will Only Get Worse (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - The Caribbean and Gulf Coast have seen a spate of devastating hurricanes in recent years that have cost billions of dollars and thousands of lives. As residents recover from the latest hits, they may wonder about the potential for future Ikes and Katrinas.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 11:02 am

Future Fury: Hurricane Effects Will Only Get Worse

Global warming, coastal development and Mother Nature will all play a role.
Source: Livescience.com | 19 Sep 2008 | 10:53 am

Bosses urge climate change action

A number of UK business leaders call for "deep and rapid" cuts in CO2 emissions to tackle climate change.
Source: BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition | 19 Sep 2008 | 10:37 am

In Montana, coal's future enters governor's race (AP)

AP - Republican Roy Brown has promised a more aggressive energy policy for Montana if elected governor with expanded coal mining, a new power plant and fewer barriers to oil and gas exploration.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 10:27 am

Space shuttle moved to launch pad as rescue ship (AP)

AP - NASA moved space shuttle Endeavour to the launch pad early Friday in case something goes wrong with the upcoming Hubble Space Telescope mission.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 10:21 am

Ownership key to saving fisheries

Giving fishermen long-term rights to fisheries keeps stocks healthy, scientists conclude from a huge global survey.
Source: BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition | 19 Sep 2008 | 8:55 am

Chicago outlines plan to slash greenhouse gases (AP)

AP - Mayor Richard M. Daley has announced a plan to dramatically slash emissions of heat-trapping gases, part of an effort to fight global warming and become one of the greenest cities in the nation.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 8:31 am

Stressed plants release aspirin-like chemical

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Plants stressed by drought or unseasonable temperatures squirt out an aspirin-like chemical, researchers reported on Thursday in a finding that may some day help farmers watch for trouble.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 6:42 am

U.S., China urged to work out space security regime

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's demonstrated anti-satellite capability makes it critical for Washington to work with Beijing to avoid an arms race in space, a leading U.S. think tank said on Thursday.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 6:06 am

Stressed plants 'produce aspirin'

Plants facing extreme temperatures or drought protect themselves by producing their own aspirin, US research says.
Source: BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition | 19 Sep 2008 | 4:54 am

100s of new creatures found on Australian reefs (AP)

AP - Marine scientists have discovered hundreds of new animal species on reefs in Australian waters, including brilliant soft corals and tiny crustaceans, according to findings released Thursday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 4:04 am

Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Increasing use of folic acid and other dietary supplements by women may be one reason why the prevalence of asthma has nearly doubled in the past 25 years, U.S. researchers are suggesting.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 19 Sep 2008 | 3:46 am

Europe plans asteroid sample grab

British and German engineers are working on a potential new European mission to bring back material from an asteroid.
Source: BBC News | Science & Environment | UK Edition | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:34 pm

Malaria deaths cut, but more work needed

Fatalities reduced by half in seven African countries but measures are slow to reach most vulnerable
Source: Science | guardian.co.uk | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:04 pm

'Roman' amulet adopted by archbishop is a fake

Historic Shepton Mallet artefact probably planted by hoaxer attempting to stop warehouse construction
Source: Science | guardian.co.uk | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:04 pm

Nip, tuck, hard sell: don't let cosmetic surgery ads seduce you

A plastic surgeons' association has attacked the sales techniques used by some clinics, including digitally enhanced images. By Helen Carter
Source: Science | guardian.co.uk | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:04 pm

Paracetamol linked to childhood asthma

Major worldwide study shows drug found in Calpol also sparks eczema and allergies
Source: Science | guardian.co.uk | 18 Sep 2008 | 11:04 pm

McCain, Palin change plans, tour Cedar Rapids (AP)

AP - John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin decided to go the extra five miles after all Thursday when local leaders grew upset that they were flying in and out for an airport rally with no plans to see the flood-damaged city.

Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:31 pm

FDA issues rules for genetically modified animals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Genetically engineered animals moved closer to the dinner table on Thursday as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made the process it will use to review new proposals public.

Source: Reuters: Science News | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:26 pm

Stressed plants produce an aspirin-like chemical (AP)

AP - Aspirin is among the most popular remedies used by people. Turns out some plants like it, too. Researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research were surprised to discover that stressed plants produce an aspirin-like chemical that can be detected in the air above the plants. The chemical may be a sort of immune response that helps protect the plants, the scientists speculated.
Source: Yahoo! News: Science News | 18 Sep 2008 | 9:11 pm

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