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Vaccine Against Malaria Will Reduce Disease, Study Suggests
Researchers have just published data potentially impacting the three billion people exposed to malaria every year. Novel findings show that new antibodies inhibit infection by the Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria parasite. Ritualized Submission And Pseudo-copulation Reduce Aggression Among Ma
Pseudo-copulation -- an interaction that mimics sexual copulation -- is a behavior known in mammalian communities that reduces aggression and signifies social dominance, particularly among males. However, this complex, so-called ritualized behavior is not widely known to occur among invertebrate species. Brighter Model For Global Warming: Some Pollutants Actually Slow Warmi
Environmental chemist Scot Martin has made surprising findings on the effect of the particles responsible for acid rain on the amount of solar energy reaching the Earth's surface. If his research is correct, ammonium sulfate particles in the atmosphere act as tiny mirrors, reflecting sunlight back into space. Inhaled Nitric Oxide Safe For Tiny Preemie Lungs, Study Finds
A nationwide study provides evidence that inhaled nitric oxide is safe and effective for the prevention of the most common type of long-term lung disease of very premature infants. Innovative Satellite System Proves Worth With Better Weather Forecasts
Preliminary findings from a revolutionary satellite system launched earlier this year show that the system can boost the accuracy of forecasts of hurricane behavior, significantly improve long-range weather forecasts, and monitor climate change with unprecedented accuracy. There will be a press conference/teleconference at 5 p.m. Eastern Time today. More Love, More Hurt: New Study Looks At Hurt Feelings In Relationship
A new study finds that hurt feelings in relationships reflect on the perceived value of yourself, your partner, and the relationship. Childhood Cancer Survivors At Increased Risk Of Sarcoma
Survivors of childhood cancers have a ninefold increased risk of developing a secondary sarcoma -- a cancer of connective or supportive tissue such as bone, fat, or muscle -- compared with the general population, according to a study in the February 21 Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Spotting Evolution On The Wing
By analyzing the genetic origin of a modest spot on a fruit fly wing, Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that explains, in part, how new patterns can evolve. The secret appears to be specific segments of DNA that orchestrate where proteins are used in the construction of an insect's body. Rocker Pens Interplanetary Drama
David Grinspoon spends his life singing and writing about the search for extraterrestrial life. Guess what subject his new miniseries for the Sci Fi Channel will explore? By Lucas Graves for Wired magazine. Promoting Child Safety With Computers
Parents who receive safety information tailored to their family's specific circumstances are significantly more likely to follow safety recommendations compared to parents who receive general information. Computer technology that provides parents with customized safety information can be an effective way to help their children avoid injury.
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