DuPont announces additional $25 million funding for DuPont MIT alliance
...orporate R&D investment at MIT. "The successes and experiences of the Alliance warrant our continued funding," Connelly said. "In 2000, we asked MIT scientists to give us their best ideas on science that could enhance our everyday lives. The response and resulting research has led to significant scientific ach...Temple engineers recieve NSF grant to develop interactive high school biology curriculum
... in the three scenarios that reflect the authentic experiences of a scientist engaged in using scientific inquiry methods. The students must use scientific inquiry skills and reasoning patterns necessary for the reconstruction of past events, said Butz, who is a professor of electrical and computer engineering a...Gene controlling circadian rhythms linked to drug addiction, UT Southwestern researchers find
...ities. Dopamine is released by naturally rewarding experiences such as food, sex and the use of certain drugs. In the study, mice that lacked the Clock gene were injected with cocaine. Not only did the mice experience problems with their circadian cycles not sleeping as much and becoming more hyperactive they ...Genes exert powerful effect on sexual behavior
...al species, Taylor said, may combine developmental experiences and social interactions with the still-powerful ability of single genes or small groups of genes to influence complex behaviors ranging from a bird singing its song to the ability of a human to play a piano. The study also suggests, Taylor said, tha...Why being a teenage mum could be good for you!
...exual maturity. "Although it's hard to compare the experiences of the female cockroach to humans, the biological mechanisms are similar and so an inappropriate apoptosis response to the 'mistiming' of reproduction may explain the evolution of the loss of fertility with age."...UC San Diego undergraduates do cyberinfrastructure research in Asia, Australia
...nces (PRIME), launched in 2004 to encourage global experiences for students doing research related to the global ...oengineering lab, so I was able to learn about his experiences in Osaka, Japan last summer." "That is a very encouraging sign," concluded Gabriele Wienhausen, pro...Purdue scientists may have found key to halting spinal cord damage
...tration increases, as it often does in tissue that experiences stresses such as exposure to smoke or pesticides. That list of stresses now includes physical damage, and in the case of spinal injury, acrolein's hazard may be the key in causing debilitating paralysis that sets in after the initial trauma. "When a ...Plant pathologists address next steps in combating soybean rust
...speakers will share their knowledge and first-hand experiences with the introduction and aftermath of soybean rust in their respective regions. The symposium will be held August 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center. A news conference on soybean rust and other emerging plant diseases will be h...Women feel more pain than men, research shows
...dominant in women than men that influences women's experiences of pain. "Chest pain is associated with coronary h...at there may also be important differences in pain experiences and improvements in disability. "Gender can be profitably examined as a potential predictor of pain ...Cigarette smoke reduces transport of hamster eggs
... affected by cigarette smoke, although the oviduct experiences more adverse effects, possibly because the cilia are also impaired by the smoke. When the infundibular region of the hamster oviduct was exposed to six types of cigarette smoke, eggs were 50% to 90% more likely to stick to the infundibulum than was t...Chickadees can help humans get their bearings
.... This discovery points to the fact that our early experiences influence how we solve such problems and could mean that by varying the environments that we encounter early in life, we could broaden and hone our spatial navigation abilities," said Dr. Sturdy and Dr. Marcia Spetch, who supervised the work conducte...8th World Wilderness Congress begins next month
...new writers from around the world will share their experiences and future plans. Previously announced highlights ...ca, Asia and Africa. These groups will share their experiences protecting their lands and traditional livelihoods, and will form a Native Lands and Wilderness Coun...Human cerebellum and cortex age in very different ways
...person ages suggests that this region of the brain experiences less oxidative stress and damage as part of normal aging." "Much remains to be learned about how the brain ages and how changes in gene expression over time are related to brain activity," says Michael B. Eisen, assistant professor of molecular and c...Coyotes in the suburbs, bears in the backyard
...000 single-family residences to gauge how personal experiences with bears affects people's attitudes toward their presence and management. Their findings will supply public input and identify educational needs for the state's wildlife managers and policy makers. It will also be of interest to many other regions...Warming most evident at high latitudes, but greatest impact will be in tropics
...uggests that the range of temperatures an organism experiences dictates its tolerance to changing climate, or defines the temperature envelope in which it can live." Tewksbury will present the findings Friday at the Ecological Society of America's annual meeting in Montreal. Collaborators include Curtis Deutsch...Nutrition, education improve the well-being of cancer survivors
... study's lead author. The researchers followed the experiences of 252 women beginning two months after the completion of their treatment. The women were divided into three groups. One group received no interventions. The second attended four educational sessions that covered topics including talking to children ...Team of international scientists departs today to discover the unknown in China's Himalayan region
...al officials, scientists and residents about their experiences and sightings of the region's unusual creatures. Renowned for compelling, real-world storytelling, Discovery will share these unique stories with millions of viewers. "Expedition Everest: Mission Himalayas" builds upon a long-time relationship betw...Otter adaptations: How do otters remain sleek and warm
... scientific and personal life," says Weisel of his experiences away from the bench. "There are still a great many new things to learn, but some approaches and ideas from one field can be useful in another."...UC faculty members break new ground while treading gently on the Alaskan tundra
...ctive layer -- the thin zone above permafrost that experiences seasonal freezing and thawing. "By understanding how heat energy is transferred between the atmosphere to the permafrost, we will be able to estimate the impact of climate change in permafrost regions," says Hinkel. "Ken has been the lead principal...... feature a number of field, discussion, and social experiences that introduce participants to landscapes of importance to southern Appalachian heritage in general, and particularly to the Cherokee. Learn about resource management, economic development, and research activities that will protect the natural, cultu...