Physicist John Schwarz speaks out in support of marijuana reclassification, and for prioritizing science over politics Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. Taking his first public political stance, Dr. John Schwarz, co-founder of ‘Superstring Theory’ and a Theoretical Physics professor at California Institute of Technology, published a commentary piece today in the[Read More…]
Science
1000 Genomes Study is ‘Guidebook’ to How Genes Vary
UK–(ENEWSPF)–01 November 2012. A landmark project that has sequenced 1,092 human genomes from individuals around the world will help researchers to interpret the genetic changes in people with disease. The first study to break the ‘1000 genomes barrier’ will enable scientists to begin to examine genetic variations at the scale[Read More…]
FTC Tells Consumers They May Be Due a Refund If They Purchased Walgreens’ ‘Wal-Born’ Cold and Flu Supplements
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. If you purchased “Wal-Born” – a Walgreens’ brand dietary supplement, the Federal Trade Commission wants you to know that you may be eligible for a refund. National pharmacy chain Walgreens agreed to pay nearly $6 million in 2010, to settle FTC charges that it deceptively advertised[Read More…]
Biofuel Breakthrough: Quick Cook Method Turns Algae Into Oil
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. It looks like Mother Nature was wasting her time with a multimillion-year process to produce crude oil. Michigan Engineering researchers can “pressure-cook” algae for as little as a minute and transform an unprecedented 65 percent of the green slime into biocrude. “We’re trying to mimic the[Read More…]
Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. Northwestern Memorial Hospital encourages vaccination as prevention against the seasonal flu An estimated five to 20 percent of the population is burdened with congestion, coughing spells, body aches, fatigue and fever each flu season. As we reach a season of flu activity, experts remind Chicagoans that a[Read More…]
Nereidum Montes Helps Unlock Mars’ Glacial Past
Nereidum Montes EU–(ENEWSPF)–1 November 2012. On 6 June, the high-resolution stereo camera on ESA’s Mars Express revisited the Argyre basin as featured in our October release, but this time aiming at Nereidum Montes, some 380 km northeast of Hooke crater. The stunning rugged terrain of Nereidum Montes marks the[Read More…]
U.S. EPA Fails to Protect Salmon from Dangerous Chemicals
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2012. Conservation groups and fisherman have filed lawsuits against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demanding that pesticide restrictions be implemented around salmon streams. Regulatory buffers surrounding streams and watersheds have not been fully implemented by EPA, though it is required to by law. The National Marine Fisheries[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, State’s Attorney Glasgow Take Action in ExxonMobil Refinery Incident
Complaint Seeks Investigation of Oil Release, Cleanup in Surrounding Area Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow filed a four-count complaint and sought a preliminary injunction today against ExxonMobil Oil Corp. alleging environmental violations after apparent operational errors at the company’s refinery in[Read More…]
UPDATE: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 377 States: 19 Deaths: 28* *Virginia is now reporting 2 deaths, instead of 3 deaths. Last case update: October 31, 4 p.m. Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October[Read More…]
Heavy Prenatal Alcohol Linked to Childhood Brain Development Problems
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. Heavy drinking during pregnancy disrupts proper brain development in children and adolescents years after they were exposed to alcohol in the womb, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study is the first to track children over several years to examine[Read More…]
