Clam embryo study shows pollutant mixture adversely affects nerve cell development
...hen MBL researcher Carol Reinisch first heard news stories about Brick Township, New Jersey--a town that was the center of an ATSDR* study in the year 2000 that documented a higher than usual rate of autism spectrum disorder and explored its link to bromoform, chloroform, and tetrachloroethylene in Brick's w...UBC prof's research challenges prevailing theory of how new species evolve
...s, these gradients are being destroyed, as are the stories they tell about evolution and biodiversity," says Irwin. "This is happening in much of Asia, where there is a tremendous loss of habitat from humans." "Ten years from now, I'm not sure I would be able to find this same evidence," says Irwin....AAAS announces winners of the 2005 Fellowships for Reporters from Africa
...pecialized in science for the past two years. Her stories are translated into South Africa's eleven official...as worked as a radio reporter for nine years. Her stories are broadcast in Portuguese throughout Mozambique. Pape Sambe Boubacar , Jeune Afrique Economie ...Genomics champion Eric Lander receives 2004 AAAS Public Understanding of Science & Technology Award
...stitute of MIT and Harvard "has helped to tell the stories of genomics research to a broad cross-section of the general public in a consistently compelling and meaningful way," said Shirley Malcom, director of Education and Human Resources at AAAS. "In this way, he has shown his commitment to educating the p...In one of the rare good news stories coming out of Iraq, the country's almost-decimated wetlands have begun rebounding under the efforts of local residents and the new government in Iraq, monitored by an international team of scientists. Dr. Barry Warner, a University of Waterloo scient...El Nino forecasting could aid fisheries management, disease control, marine species protection
...forecasting to "become one of the greatest success stories in American science," Barber said in an interview. "With a small number of sensors we can now forecast what is going to happen with an ENSO nine months in advance with a great degree of certainty," he said. "However, we may not have a good idea about...Autism media fellowship available at Vanderbilt University
...top media story across the nation this month, with stories by The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Newsweek and "The Today Show" featuring the work of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development to understand and treat this disorder. New guidelines released by the Centers for Dise...Hydrogen and methane provide raw energy for life at 'Lost City'
...ed. One massive seafloor vent was an unheard of 18 stories tall. And all were creamy white and gray, suggesting a very different composition than vent systems studied since the 1970s. Scientists who named the spot Lost City knew they were looking at something never seen before when the field was serendipito...Winners of AIBS Media Awards announced
...often focuses on water quality. Many of Meersman's stories involve new science about emerging issues, especially in natural resource management and in public health. Broadcast Journalism: DIANE TOOMEY, for "A Little Known Planet," which was broadcast on NPR's Living on Earth on December 12, 2003. The jud...Science, AAAS select two for new minority internship
...earings and press briefings; and work on their own stories for the journal or for Science Now , the daily online news service of Science . The internship is part of a wider effort by AAAS and the general scientific community to diversify the voices of science news reporting. Since science is a global ente...Type 2 diabetes may begin with Grandma's diet
...e and nurture it's one of the hottest health care stories there is."...Deeply held values fuel debate over offshore wind power
...ude the installation of 130 wind turbines, each 40 stories tall, that collectively would generate enough electricity for most of Cape Cod. These wind turbines would cover a 24-square-mile area of seafloor within view of the shoreline. To better understand public opposition to, and support for, offshore wind ...Native lands issues to be highlighted at 8th World Wilderness Congress
...rous high-profile news organizations have featured stories about the plight of indigenous groups. The reports tend to focus on the removal of indigenous groups from their own traditional lands and the destruction of the natural resources they depend upon for their livelihoods and cultural survival. This cent...Stem cell training program to make its Stanford debut
... the May 19 issue of Science, prompting front-page stories in the New York Times, Washington Post and other newspapers. Also featured in the program is Ian Wilmut, PhD, of the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland, who led the effort to clone Dolly the sheep. He will speak June 21 at 8 a.m. These and oth...Team of international scientists departs today to discover the unknown in China's Himalayan region
...ld storytelling, Discovery will share these unique stories with millions of viewers. "Expedition Everest: Mission Himalayas" builds upon a long-time relationship between CI and Disney to support biodiversity conservation. Since 1995, Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) and the Walt Disney Company Foun...Allergy-busting worms, cold water corals and the science of Irishness
...ach year, the Festival generates hundreds of media stories in the UK and beyond. Here is just a taster of what's to come at the Festival... Setting the agenda for science the BA Presidential Address with Professor Robert Winston The allergy epidemic: can a worm a day keep asthma at bay? Africa's rainbow ...First evidence of brain abnormalities found in pathological liars
...We looked for things like inconsistencies in their stories about occupation, education, crimes and family background," said Raine, a psychology professor at USC and co-author of the study. "Pathological liars can't always tell truth from falsehood and contradict themselves in an interview. They are manipula...Survey finds family conversation key to organ donation
...cal professionals at church services sharing their stories and discussing the dire need for organ donation and transplantation in the black community. Speakers will encourage attendees to become organ donors, and will stress the importance of having the organ donation discussion with their families. "If eve...Genetic analysis of glioblastoma brain tumors can aid in treatment decisions, study shows
...onic myeloid leukemia, is one of the early success stories for this kind of treatment. The study also reveals important information about how glioblastomas and other tumors develop, Dr. Mischel says. Knowing that EGFRvIII and PTEN play critical roles in tumor response to treatment could lead to new combinat...Information & communications technologies key to sustainable development in Africa: UNU
...ss Africa and set up a network to showcase success stories from African partners who share similar values and objectives. Upgrade the technological capabilities of African countries and use/create knowledge-intensive high value-added industries that would be able to contribute to sustainable environment and...