VIMS Reports Record Number of Young Scallops in Mid-Atlantic

Recent surveys by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) reveal an unprecedented number of young scallops in two fishery management areas off the mid-Atlantic coast. The results bode well for the continued success of the commercial fishery.

– Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), College of William and Mary|5/24/2012 9:45 AM EDT

Food, Water Safety Provide New Challenges for Today’s Sensors

Sensors that work flawlessly in laboratory settings may stumble when it comes to performing in real-world conditions, according to researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

– Oak Ridge National Laboratory|5/24/2012 9:35 AM EDT

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Urges ATV Riders to Stay Safe Over Memorial Day Weekend

Many all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails officially open over Memorial Day weekend. Doctors with the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are urging both adults and children to stay safe this riding season. Already this week in Middle Tennessee there have been multiple ATV accidents resulting in injuries and death.

– Vanderbilt University Medical Center|5/24/2012 9:35 AM EDT

Facebook IPO Lawsuit: How Much Information Should Institutional Investors Share?

Charles K. Whitehead, professor at the Cornell University School of Law and a former Wall Street attorney, comments on the lawsuit leveled against Facebook, Morgan Stanley and other banks that underwrote Facebook’s initial public offering.

– Cornell University|5/24/2012 9:00 AM EDT

Scientists Warn of Increased Nuclear Radiation Risks

Recent news reports and scientific reviews warn that nuclear radiation exposure is more serious than we believed. Just recently, the UK Guardian published an article titled, “Fukushima reactor shows radiation levels much higher than thought.” Another recent story published in Scientific American, finds California kelp contaminated with elevated levels of radioactive iodine. A review from the Max-Planck Society estimates that the risks of another serious nuclear accident are significantly higher than previously thought. As reports continue to reveal elevated nuclear radiation levels in Japan and elsewhere, public concerns about the safety of Fukushima and other reactor sites are reignited.

– Better Health Publishing|5/24/2012 5:00 AM EDT

Dating, Drinking and Violence in Young Adult Lives

Little research has examined couple-level substance abuse within young adult romantic relationships. Jacquelyn Wiersma of the University of Arkansas is available to discuss her research into mate selection and risky behaviors.

– University of Arkansas, Fayetteville|5/24/2012 12:05 AM EDT

New Model of Geological Strata May Aid Oil Extraction, Water Recovery and Earth History Studies

Sandia modeling study contradicts a long-held belief of geologists that pore sizes and chemical compositions are uniform throughout a given strata, which are horizontal slices of sedimentary rock. By understanding the variety of pore sizes and spatial patterns in strata, geologists can help achieve more production from underground oil reservoirs and water aquifers. Better understanding also means more efficient use of potential underground carbon storage sites, and better evaluations of the possible movement of radionuclides in nuclear waste depositories to determine how well the waste will be isolated.

– Sandia National Laboratories|5/23/2012 7:00 PM EDT

Threat Intelligence System Helps Share Malware Data

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As malware threats expand and increasingly focus on industrial espionage, Georgia Tech researchers are launching a new weapon to help battle the threats: a malware intelligence system that will help corporate and government security officials share information about the attacks they are fighting.

– Georgia Institute of Technology, Research Communications|5/23/2012 6:20 PM EDT
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