Now Playing newNASA's Chandra Finds Milky Way's Black Hole Grazing on Asteroids
The giant black hole at the center of the Milky Way may be vaporizing and devouring asteroids, which could explain the frequent flares observed, according to astronomers using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. – Chandra X-ray Observatory|2/8/2012 1:15 PM EST
DNA Sequencing Helps Immune System Attack TumorsDNA sequences from tumor cells can be used to direct the immune system to attack cancer, according to scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The research, in mice, appears online Feb. 8 in Nature. – Washington University in St. Louis|2/8/2012 1:00 PM EST
Transformational Fruit Fly Genome Catalog Completed
Scientists searching for the genomics version of the holy grail – more insight into predicting how an animal’s genes affect physical or behavioral traits – now have a reference manual that should speed gene discoveries in everything from pest control to personalized medicine. – North Carolina State University|2/8/2012 1:00 PM EST
Soil Resource Inventory of the National Park System
Important program coordinates data from soil surveys of national parks, preserves, seashores, monuments and other designations. New logistical challenges will expand the soil science frontier. – Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)|2/8/2012 12:55 PM EST
Study to Determine Whether Fish Oil Can Help Prevent Psychiatric DisordersThis new study is a National Institute of Mental Health-funded randomized double-blind trial that was designed to test whether Omega-3 fatty acids improve clinical symptoms, and help adolescents and young adults (ages 12 to 25) who are at elevated risk for severe psychiatric disorders function better in school, work and other social environments. – North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System|2/8/2012 12:25 PM EST
Grapes of Wealth: Local Wineries Are Boosting the EconomyIn an economic climate where many small businesses are struggling to survive, local wineries are experiencing a relative boom. “There are wineries in all 50 states,” says Nancy Childs, Ph.D., professor of food marketing at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. “Nationally, there has been a huge resurgence in viewing local wineries as an artisan craft. It parallels the movement of microbreweries.” – Saint Joseph's University|2/8/2012 11:35 AM EST
Is It Ever OK To Hug Your Doctor?Director of Bioethics at Loyola discusses patient/physician relationship boundaries. – Loyola University Health System|2/8/2012 11:35 AM EST
Bird Populations Near Fukushima Are More Diminished Than Expected
Low-level radiation in Fukushima Prefecture appears to have had immediate effects on bird populations, and to a greater degree than was expected from a related analysis of Chernobyl. – University of South Carolina|2/8/2012 11:25 AM EST
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