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"Pistachio Blaster"Listens For Perfect Nuts
Shells of perfectly ripened pistachios split open naturally, revealing a rich-tasting, lime-green kernel that's ready to roast and enjoy. Nicknamed "laughing pistachios"because they look like they're smiling at you, open-shell nuts typically make up about 78 percent of the U.S.-grown harvest. NOAA To Study Effects Of Hurricane Katrina; Biologists Will Look At M
The NOAA Research vessel the Nancy Foster this week is working off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to study the effects of Hurricane Katrina on marine resources and the ecosystem. During the cruise, biologists will take water samples and look at sediments in the Mississippi river. They will test fish and shrimp for evidence of toxic contamination and pathogens that might affect human health. Limiting Refined Carbohydrates May Stall AMD Progression
Eating fewer refined carbohydrates may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration and ease the growing public health burden due to vision loss, report researchers. People who consumed the most refined carbohydrates were 17 percent more likely to develop blinding AMD than those who consumed the least. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. A Continent Split By Climate Change: New Study Projects Drought In Sou
A new analysis of Africa's past and future climate shows that the Sahel region, which experienced catastrophic drought until rains returned in the 1990s, could experience wetter monsoons for decades to come. However, drought across southern Africa is projected to intensify further. Oceanic warming consistent with an increase in greenhouse gases appears to be a factor in these expected 21st-century changes to Africa's monsoons. NASA Technology Monitors Wildlife Habitats From The Air
Two rare species, California spotted owls in the Sierra Nevada and the Delmarva fox squirrel in the mid-Atlantic US have something in common. Using NASA technology, scientists have been able to identify habitats to help forest managers monitor and protect these species and other wildlife. New Radar Technique Locates Storm-fueling Moisture
For the first time, multiple Doppler weather radars are tracking water vapor in the lower atmosphere. The National Center for Atmospheric Research is examining the data this summer across northeast Colorado. If adopted nationwide, this technique may help forecasters pin down the location and timing of heavy rains more accurately. Policymakers Urged To Address Concerns About US Science And Technology
Amidst growing uneasiness around the United States'ability to compete with India, China and other nations, the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology has issued a report on the state of the nation's STEM workforce and the policy implications surrounding it. Rensselaer Researchers Experiment With Solar Underwater Robots
A collaborative group of researchers are conducting experiments with underwater robots at Rensselaer's Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI) on Lake George, N.Y., as part of the RiverNet project, anNSF-funded initiative. Yearly Mammograms Protect Breast Cancer Survivors
Older women with breast cancer often receive less care than do younger ones. A new study shows older women who get yearly mammograms after treatment of early-stage breast cancer are less likely to die from breast cancer. Researchers examined five years of follow-up on 2,000 patients age 65 and older with early-stage breast cancer at six systems in the Cancer Research Network, including Group Health.
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