Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2011. Today’s older Americans enjoy longer lives and better physical function than did previous generations, although, for some, an increased burden in housing costs and rising obesity may compromise these gains, according to a comprehensive federal look at aging. The report, Older Americans 2012: Key Indicators of[Read More…]
Science
State Department Selects New Contractor for Keystone XL Impacts Study
While conflicts-ridden Cardno Entrix is out, agency still refuses to ditch the flawed review it produced WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. The State Department recently announced on its website that it has chosen a new third-party contractor to conduct the next round of review for TransCanada’s controversial re-application to build[Read More…]
University of Minnesota Morris Clean Energy Investments Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released its second video in the “Clean Energy in Our Community” video series featuring investments by the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMN-Morris) in clean energy that are benefitting local residents and workers. UMN-Morris is working to reduce their energy waste and[Read More…]
New Nanoparticles Shrink Tumors in Mice
Particles that shut off cancer genes could also allow researchers to screen potential drug targets more rapidly. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. By sequencing cancer-cell genomes, scientists have discovered vast numbers of genes that are mutated, deleted or copied in cancer cells. This treasure trove is a boon for researchers seeking[Read More…]
Federal Appeals Court to Hold New Hearing on Baltimore’s Regulation of Deceptive Crisis Pregnancy Centers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has granted a new hearing in the case concerning Baltimore’s truth-in-advertising ordinance—the first of its kind in the nation—which requires crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) to post signs in their waiting rooms indicating that they do not[Read More…]
Space Bugs for Blood Testing – and More
The International Space Station with ATV-2 and Endeavour EU–(ENEWSPF)–16 August 2012. Thanks to ideas of putting swarms of tiny robot bugs to work on a future space station, patients being medicated for blood clots may soon get a simple, home-use testing kit, here on Earth. Fifteen years ago as[Read More…]
Johnson & Johnson Launches Ingredient Transparency Website for Baby and Beauty Products
Skillman, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012 – The Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies today announced the launch of www.SafetyandCareCommitment.com an initiative to help consumers better understand all the measures we take to make our beauty and baby care products as safe as can be. “There’s a public discussion underway about[Read More…]
Researchers Show Impaired Muscle Function from Antibacterial Chemical, Call on Regulators to Reconsider Consumer Uses
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2012. The antibacterial chemical triclosan, found in popular personal care products such as Colgate® Total toothpaste and Dial® Liquid Hand Soap, hinders muscle contractions at a cellular level, slows swimming in fish, and reduces muscular strength in mice, according to scientists at the University of California (UC)[Read More…]
Recreating a Slice of the Universe (Video/Story)
This still frame is taken from the Arepo-generated animation shown above. It demonstrates Arepo’s key ability to produce realistic spiral galaxies. Previous simulations tended to yield blobby galaxies lacking distinct spiral structure. Credit: CfA/UCSD/HITS/M. Vogelsberger (CfA) & V. Springel (HITS) Cambridge, MA-(ENEWSPF)- Scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) and[Read More…]
Rapid Fire Marketing Sponsors Release of HD Video Series of Cheryl Shuman’s interview with Tommy Chong
LOS ANGELES and CARSON CITY, Nev.–(ENEWSPF)–August 15, 2012. Rapid Fire Marketing (Pink Sheets: RFMK) announced the Company has posted a six -part in depth video series of Tommy Chong interviewed by Company Spokesperson Cheryl Shuman. Tommy Chong, one-half of the marijuana-loving “Cheech and Chong” comedy duo, is battling prostate cancer[Read More…]
