USGS scientists find new population of Asian swamp eels in south Florida
...e family Synbranchidae, a group of fishes found in fresh and brackish waters in Central and South America, Africa, and from India east to Australia. These fish are not true eels, in part because they do not migrate to the ocean to spawn. The species introduced to Florida is native to tropical, subtropical ......nsumers want quality and the convenience of having fresh foods all year long. Advances in packaging materials, processing technologies and biotechnology are keys to keeping foods fresher longer. (S. J. Risch, Science by Design, Chicago, Ill.; AGFD 80, Monday, March 27, 4:15 p.m., Moscone Convention C...Chlordane found in foods decades after pesticide use
...hitting close to home. A new report says buyers of fresh produce may get something unexpected: chlordane, a now-banned hazardous chemical introduced more than five decades ago. The finding is reported in the May 15 print edition of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, published by the American C...To combat poaching, Florida officials use wildlife forensics
...tances, game officers have sent the lab samples of fresh venison confiscated from hunters on suspicion it came from does killed out of season. Officers also have given the lab clothing stained with blood they suspected was from illegally killed does. The lab usually has confirmed the officer's suspicions,...Ecological trends of food availability yield clues to Americans' weight problem
...increases in the availability of fish and chicken, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, and low fat milk. Higher-fat cheeses showed a 325% increse. Also expanding were common ingredients of processed foods such as corn sweetener, flours and cereals, shortening and cooking oils. These increases could be ...Discovery shows how brain 'fills in blanks' to help us see
...he problem is, if you're wearing glasses or have a fresh scar, the computer won't recognize you as easily as another human would. Once we understand what makes the human brain so efficient at discriminating one shape from another, we can use this knowledge in developing efficient artificial intelligence sy...Stanford study supports novel rainforest protection plan
...e in sea levels, unpredictability in the supply of fresh water and the wholesale loss of important ecosystems and biodiversity," say UNEP forecasters. As the Earth heats up, according to many climatologists, severe floods and droughts could cause billions of dollars in damage to crops and property worldw...USGS reports increase of sea otters in recent survey
...iversity of California, Davis, have been examining fresh sea otter carcasses to investigate causes of death. As yet, however, there is no evidence that the rate of deaths from disease has increased during the recent declines. Sea otters historically ranged across the North Pacific Ocean from about the mid...Computing the connections between proteins
Searching for a soul mate, new friends, or just fresh contacts? Turns out that proteins have similar "goals." However, shaking off their single status generally doesn't come easy. Biochemist, turned protein matchmaker, Dr. Gideon Schreiber of the Weizmann Institute of Science and doctoral student Tzi...Cincinnati researchers document environmental problems caused by tourist trade in Crete
...storically, Crete hasbeen an island with plenty of fresh water sources, but the boom in tourism that began 30 years ago has changed that, as well as the increasing use ofagricultural irrigation. Tourism boosts the waterdemand by about 1000 percent daily. While some say there are no water shortages, Wray sa...Fuel cell research center to develop and test new technologies
...manufacturing to be profitably recycled to provide fresh feed to the manufacturing plants. A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that operates much like a battery. It combines hydrogen fuel with oxygen to produce electricity and heat, releasing water as a byproduct. Fuel cells are a clean, environmental...Grasslands, deserts, mountains and fire
...: International year of the mountain Half of the fresh water that is consumed by humans comes from mountainous areas, and, mountains are home to one-tenth of the world's population. These days, mountain environments are of great interest in climate change studies because scientists have learned that thei...Cranfield looks at recycling attitudes
...nuing need to balance the demand for the supply of fresh water. The clustering of droughts over the past 20 years and changes in the spatial patterns of water demand raise important questions concerning the resilience of existing water supply arrangements. Consequently, the potential for water recycling an...New treatment makes fruit juices safer
New approach also keeps juice tasting fresh Washington D.C., August 21 -- Carbon dioxide, t... stuff that makes soft drinks fizzy, can also make fresh fruit juice safer to drink, according to researchers at the University of Florida. The findings were...Deadly for bacteria, great for consumers
...very dilute saltwater solution - kills bacteria on fresh produce more effectively in some cases than heat or water containing chlorine, according to a research report presented here today at the 220th national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. Electrolyze...UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center program triumphs
...l advance. "Our goal with this SPORE is to take a fresh approach to trying to solve the significant problems in prostate cancer research," says Marc A. Shuman, MD, professor of medicine and director of the new UCSF Prostate SPORE. "We intentionally sought out outstanding basic scientists who, while not al...Scientists discuss ecological forecasting
...arbara, Calif.) How will the ability to anticipate fresh water supplies help to prepare for climate change? This is just one key ecological forecasting question that scientists are asking. While both weather and economic forecasts have become common and essential tools, so far scientists have yet t...Turning salt and water into wine
...y to suffer from saline soils, and availability of fresh water is a growing problem worldwide. Hence the large number of PhD students who come to study at the Waite campus." "We are now seeing that other countries have the same sorts of problems," said Dr Dry. "PRD is a whole new growth industry. We ha...¡Ciao! down: Mediterranean diet after a heart attack adds years to life
...of death almost triple that of people who ate more fresh fruits and vegetables and used olive oil. Though ...s according to how much of their diet consisted of fresh and cooked vegetables, fruit, fish, olive oil and butter. The number of patient deaths in each cate......n projects have reduced the flow of nutrient-laden fresh water to the Colorado Delta in Mexico. The shellfish formed a vital part of the food chain in the area and were likely an important food supply for migratory waterfowl. Islands composed entirely of gleaming white clam shells line the lower reaches of...