Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2013. Stress brought about by chronic exposure to sublethal levels of neonicotinoid pesticides causes bee colony failure, according to a new study published in the journal Ecology Letters. Scientists at Royal Holloway University of London have determined that low-level exposure to the pesticide imidacloprid at levels bees[Read More…]
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Wedded Bliss or Blues? Scientists Link DNA to Marital Satisfaction
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. What makes some people more prone to wedded bliss or sorrow than others? Researchers at UC Berkeley and Northwestern University have found a major clue in our DNA. A gene involved in the regulation of serotonin can predict how much our emotions affect our relationships, according to[Read More…]
Summit Tackles Rise of Vehicle Sharing in Mainstream Travel
BERKELEY–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Could the family car become passé? New forms of carsharing, bikesharing and other ridesharing services are a growing presence on city streets, and an upcoming summit aims to focus attention on how this industry will help shape the future of urban transportation. At right, cyclists pass a[Read More…]
Lawsuit Challenges Second, Massive U.S.-Funded Fracking Project in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
$5 Billion in U.S. Funding Threatens Endangered Sea Turtles, Dugongs SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Conservation groups amended an existing lawsuit today to challenge U.S. funding for a second fossil fuel production and transport facility located inside Australia’s Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has now[Read More…]
If LeBron James Eats It, is Your Child More Likely to Eat it, Too?
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. Current and former professional athletes frequently endorse particular brands and products, and they are often viewed as credible sources of knowledge on living a healthy life. Previous studies have found that parents are more likely to purchase food products marketed by a professional athlete because[Read More…]
U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Updates Recommendation on Blood Pressure Screening for Children
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. An update from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds that there is not enough evidence to assess the benefit or harm of routine blood pressure screening in children who do not have symptoms of high blood pressure or an underlying health problem that[Read More…]
Massive DNA Study Points to New Heart Drug Targets and a Key Role for Triglycerides
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. A global hunt for genes that influence heart disease risk has uncovered 157 changes in human DNA that alter the levels of cholesterol and other blood fats—a discovery that could lead to new medications. Each of the changes points to genes that can modify levels of[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Campus Cleanup Day
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2013. The South Suburban College (SSC) Green Club, along with the Sustainability Committee, announce the 2nd annual Campus Cleanup Day on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Participants will meet in the Student Government Office near the Cafeteria at 2:00 p.m. The event will coincide with National Campus[Read More…]
Oregon Passes Bill to Limit GE Oversight
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. A controversial agriculture bill that would bar counties in Oregon from regulating genetically engineered (GE) crops has passed in the state legislature to the dismay of many organic and environmental groups. Senate Bill 863 also includes an emergency clause, which would allow the bill to go[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens Largest Annual Water Quality Exhibition in North America
Proclaims October as “Water’s Worth It” Month in Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by thousands of water professionals from around the world to officially open the 86th annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC®) at McCormick Place in Chicago. Governor Quinn is committed[Read More…]
