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Estimating Ethanol Yields from CRP Croplands

The scramble to find sufficient land for biofuel production has experts eyeing marginal croplands that have been placed in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Now a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists indicates that plant species diversity and composition are key factors in potential energy yield per acre from biomass harvested from CRP land.

New Analysis of Senate Health Reform Bill and President’s Proposal Signal Significant Legal Changes Ahead

A new analysis of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed on December 24, 2009 by the United States Senate, was released today by The GW School of Public Health and Health Services, Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program. This new analysis focuses on key legal changes in the Senate-passed legislation and highlights relevant provisions addressed in the President’s health reform proposal (released by the White House on February 22, 2010).

Choosing a College: Easy As 1-2-3

The college acceptance letters have arrived. Now comes the hard part: Which school should you choose? Tom Weede, vice president of enrollment management at Butler University, said it’s difficult for many students to make an objective choice. He offers tips to help students make the smartest decision.

Experience Hubble's Universe in 3-D

Science visualization specialists at the Space Telescope Science Institute, in Baltimore, Md. transformed Hubble Space Telescope 2-D images into 3-D environments to create several groundbreaking astronomy visualizations for the new Imax film "Hubble 3D," which opens today in 40 select Imax theaters worldwide.

Space Policy Essay Competition

Secure World Foundation and Space Policy journal have announced the Maxim Tarasenko/Secure World Foundation Prize – a 2010 student essay competition.

PhD-Candidate and Grad Student Discover New Species of Raptor Dino

Well-preserved, nearly complete skeleton is a relative of the Velociraptor; will help scientists further describe the physical appearance of other closely-related dinosaurs within the Dromaeosauridae family. Research led by Dr. Xu Xing.

Clinical Trial of Minimally Invasive Stenting System for Carotid Arteries Available at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Patients who suffer from plaque-related narrowing of a carotid artery but are not good candidates for open surgery may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of a minimally invasive procedure designed to open carotid arteries the way angioplasty and stenting clear arteries of the heart.

Patients Recently Suffering Non-Severe Strokes May be Eligible for Clinical Trial of Minimally Invasive Stenting Procedure to Open Brain Arteries

Individuals between 30 and 80 years of age, who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or non-severe stroke within the past 30 days, and who cannot be treated surgically, may be eligible to participate in a Phase III clinical trial of a minimally invasive stenting procedure at the Cedars-Sinai Neurovascular Center.