NASA-(ENEWSPF)- Something big is about to happen on the sun. According to measurements from NASA-supported observatories, the sun’s vast magnetic field is about to flip. "It looks like we’re no more than 3 to 4 months away from a complete field reversal," says solar physicist Todd Hoeksema of Stanford University.[Read More…]
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New Study Finds Implementation of Smoke-Free Casinos Can Prevent Medical Emergencies
Researchers Say Extending Smoke-Free Legislation to Casinos Can Reduce the Acute Effects of Secondhand Smoke Exposure Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. A new study published yesterday in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association, takes a deeper look at the implementation of smoke-free laws in casinos and its impact on[Read More…]
Obesity Among Low-income Preschoolers Declines in Many States
Nineteen states and territories report decreases in obesity among this group Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. After decades of rising rates, obesity among low-income preschoolers declined slightly in 19 states and U.S. territories from 2008 through 2011, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
Court Upholds Shell’s Oil Spill Plans Despite Serious Questions
Federal agency allowed to ignore NEPA and ESA Juneau, AK –(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. The U.S. District Court in Alaska ruled the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement complied with the law when it approved Shell Oil’s plans for preventing and cleaning up an oil spill in the Arctic Ocean’s Chukchi[Read More…]
Ventura RNs Sound Alarm on Patient Care Conditions at County Health System
Nurses in trauma units working up to nine short while executives given 10% Raises CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Registered Nurses who work throughout the Ventura County have taken a vote of “no confidence” in the health systems administration leadership in a week-long vote conducted throughout the county’s various healthcare facilities. The[Read More…]
Drive Me to the Moon
Formula One race EU–(ENEWSPF)–6 August 2013. Thanks to advanced electrical wiring developed for space, some racing drivers are now steering sleeker and potentially faster cars in competitions here on Earth. Sophisticated wiring techniques developed for ESA satellites are now used in Formula One cars, improving their performance and weight.[Read More…]
St. Louis County Councilman Steve Stenger Sends Letter to Missouri Department of Natural Resources Raising Concerns About Pollution From Meramec Coal Plant
County Councilman Stands up for St. Louis County Public Health By Calling for More Information on Pollution from Ameren’s Meramec Coal-Fired Power Plant SAINT LOUIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Today, St. Louis County Councilman Steve Stenger submitted a letter to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) calling on the state agency to require[Read More…]
NOAA Fisheries Denies Application to Import 18 Beluga Whales for Public Display
Beluga whale. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Following a number of public engagement efforts, NOAA Fisheries today announced it is denying the Georgia Aquarium’s request for a permit to import 18 beluga whales from Russia for public display in the United States. NOAA Fisheries based the decision[Read More…]
2012 Was One of the 10 Warmest Years on Record Globally
The end of weak La Niña, unprecedented Arctic warmth influenced 2012 climate conditions The 2012 State of the Climate report is available online. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Worldwide, 2012 was among the 10 warmest years on record according to the 2012 State of the Climate report released online[Read More…]
Why Tumors Become Drug-resistant
New findings could lead to drugs that fight back when tumors don’t respond to treatment CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2013. Cancer drugs known as ErbB inhibitors have shown great success in treating many patients with lung, breast, colon and other types of cancer. However, ErbB drug resistance means that many other[Read More…]
