WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with NASA Flight STA-135 Mission Specialist and Belleville, Illinois-native Dr. Sandy Magnus and Commander Chris Ferguson yesterday to discuss the International Space Station and continuing space exploration and research. The mission, which carried supplies and spare parts to the Space[Read More…]
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Astronomers Find Bounty of Failed Stars
One youngster only six times heftier than Jupiter TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. A University of Toronto-led team of astronomers has discovered over two dozen new free-floating brown dwarfs, including a lightweight youngster only about six times heftier than Jupiter, that reside in two young star clusters. What’s more, one[Read More…]
NOAA Awards Nearly $1 Million to University of Miami for Coral Investigation
Project will investigate role Florida’s deep coral reefs play in fisheries, ecosystems Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011 Deep reefs, referred to as mesophotic coral ecosystems, can be found from 100-330 feet in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Pictured is a scamp grouper at 320 feet off the Dry Tortugas. High resolution (Credit:[Read More…]
Global Temperatures in September Were Eighth Warmest on Record
Annual minimum Arctic sea ice extent second smallest ever recorded Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011 Global surface temperature Anomalies – September 2011. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) The Earth experienced its eighth warmest September since record keeping began in 1880. The annual minimum Arctic sea ice extent was reached on September 9 and[Read More…]
New Sanctuary Research Area to Help Improve Understanding of Important Habitats
Minimal economic effects seen from closing lightly used area to fishing, diving Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011 Black seabass swims in Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) The southern third of NOAA’s 22-square mile Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary off the Georgia coast was designated a research area, where[Read More…]
New Ultra-High Speed Network Connection for Researchers and Educators is 10 Times Faster Than Commercial Internet Providers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the activation of an ultra-high speed network connection for scientists, researchers and educators at universities and National Laboratories that is at least ten times faster than commercial Internet providers. The project – funded with $62 million from the 2009[Read More…]
National Poll Shows Strong Disapproval for President Obama’s Smog Rule Delay, Unfavorable Ratings for Congress’ Assault on Clean Air Act
9 Battleground States Also Surveyed: Suburban Women in MI, OH, PA, and Latino Women in CA, FL and NM Disagree With Obama Decision; Health Also Trumps Polluters in CO, NV, VA WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. President Obama’s decision to block new public health standards for ozone and smog pollution may have[Read More…]
CDC Announces New Effort to Boost Number of Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Project aims to improve maternity care practices to support breastfeeding Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded nearly $6 million over three years to the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality to help hospitals nationwide make quality improvements to maternity care to better support[Read More…]
NIH-funded Researchers Correct Sickle Cell Disease in Adult Mice
Protein could be a target for treating people who have the blood disorder Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. National Institutes of Health-funded scientists have corrected sickle cell disease in adult laboratory mice by activating production of a special blood component normally produced before, but not after, birth. “This discovery provides an[Read More…]
NIH Releases Clinician’s Guide for Screening Underage Drinkers
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. Based on just two questions from a newly released guide, health care professionals could spot children and teenagers at risk for alcohol-related problems. Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide, is now available from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),[Read More…]
