PASADENA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has used its full array of instruments to analyze Martian soil for the first time, and found a complex chemistry within the Martian soil. Water and sulfur and chlorine-containing substances, among other ingredients, showed up in samples Curiosity’s arm delivered to an[Read More…]
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Recognized as Top Hospitals
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–Decembr 4, 2012. The Leapfrog Group gives both facilities an “A” in its Hospital Safety Score Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital have been selected as 2012 Top Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, an organization that provides the only national, public comparison of hospitals across safety, quality and[Read More…]
Declining Air Pollution Levels Continue to Improve Life Expectancy in U.S.
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. A new study led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has found an association between reductions in fine particulate matter and improved life expectancy in 545 counties in the U.S. from 2000 to 2007. It is the largest study to date to find[Read More…]
Telebriefing on U.S. Influenza Activity and Vaccination Rates for Current Season
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 at Noon. ET Audio recording [MP3, 5.97MB] OPERATOR: Welcome. And thank you for standing by. At this time the participants are listen only mode until the question and answer session. At that time you can play star one to ask a question. I would like to inform[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton for Wildlife Conservation Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. December 4th will be the first ever Wildlife Conservation Day. And I have instructed U.S. diplomatic missions around the world to work to raise awareness about wildlife trafficking – some will host events, others will start a conversation with various communities. Our goal is[Read More…]
Dreaming of an Organic Christmas. . .Tree?
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. For consumers, the holiday season is full of complicated choices, including the conundrum of how to find the perfect Christmas tree. The most important part of selecting a tree is not its size and shape, but rather finding one that will pose the least risk to[Read More…]
NOAA, California Partner to Improve Forecasts of Powerful ‘Atmospheric River’ Winter Storms
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 A storm darkens the sky at the mouth of the Russian River, north of Bodega Bay, Calif. NOAA scientists and colleagues are installing the first of four permanent “atmospheric river observatories” in California this month, to better monitor and predict the impacts of powerful winter storms[Read More…]
Research, Response for Future Oil Spills: Lessons Learned From Deepwater Horizon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 A view of the oil source as seen during an overflight on May 20, 2010. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) A special collection of articles about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill provides the first comprehensive analysis and synthesis of the science used in the unprecedented response effort by[Read More…]
New NOAA Experimental Tool Offers Customizable Views of Great Lakes Water Level Data
Researchers, educators, residents can compare decades of data on a single screen Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 Low water levels at Old Mission Point Lighthouse at Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, taken in July 2000. Download here. (Credit: NOAA.) The new NOAA Great Lakes Water Level Dashboard, to be presented this week[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago is Expanding Its Commitment to Green and Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Its Own Fleet
Twenty Electric Vehicles Will be Added to Fleet in Coming Years as Recent and Pending Purchases, Contracts, and Bid Opportunities Will Advance Mayor’s Goal of Transitioning Fleet to Green Alternatives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced an expansion of Chicago’s commitment to green vehicles for its own fleet,[Read More…]
