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Spanish Forest Fire Aftermath Surveyed By Envisat
The damage done to Spain's Guadalajara province by July's fierce forest fire has been measured from space by Envisat. The four-day blaze began on 16 July, when a barbecue in pine woodland went out of control, spread by strongwinds across a very dry landscape. Eleven volunteer firefighters died tackling the blaze, which at its height threatened to engulf the nearby villages of Selas and Ablanque. Firefighters succeeded in creating a fire-break to stop its spread, backed up by water-bombing aircraft. Three New Lung Tumor Subtypes Identified In DNA Profiling Study
A new study has identified three subtypes of non-small-cell lung cancer tumors, a finding that may provide valuable clinical information about patient survival in early- or late-stage disease, how likely the cancer is to spread and whether the tumor will prove resistant to chemotherapy. Advances In Brain Imaging For Epilepsy
Positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans of a brain chemical messenger system may prove sensitive enough to help plan brain surgery for epilepsy, according to a study presented at the 130th annual meeting of the American Neurological Association in San Diego. When Animals Evolve On Islands, Size Doesn't Matter
A theory explaining the evolution of giant rodents, miniature elephants, and even miniature humans on islands has been called into question by new research. The new study refutes the 'island rule'which says that in island environments small mammals such as rodents tend to evolve to be larger, and large mammals such as elephants tend to evolve to be smaller, with the original size of the species being the key determining factor in these changes. Needle-free Immunizations: Reducing The Risk Of Cross-contamination Fr
Samir Mitragotri, a professor of chemical engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, says the myriad shortcomings of injections have led to active research and development of needle-free methods of immunization. While most people prefer to avoid injections, the stakes are enormously higher than just helping people avoid a disagreeable prick of a needle. Area Deep Within The Brain Found To Play Role In Sensory Perception
The ventrolateral nucleus (VL) of the thalamus is connected to the cerebellum and motor cortex and therefore thought to be involved in motor function. A new study found that the VL also plays a role in sensory processing and that damage to this area leads to functional and neural changes. This finding could shed light on synesthesia. New Method Predicts Dropping Out Of University
Researchers in Spain are creating a statistical model to calculate the probability of university students dropping out and to help in the drawing up of strategic plans to reduce the number of students who give up their studies. Fans Spread Jams With Music Mixes
Music used to be about singles. But these days it's all about the playlist, as intrepid listeners find creative ways to make and share the modern equivalent of a classic mix tape. By Katie Dean. Low Literacy Equals Early Death Sentence
Low literacy impairs people's ability to obtain critical information about their health and can dramatically shorten their lives. A new study shows people with inadequate health literacy had a 50 percent higher mortality rate over five years than people with adequate reading skills. Low health literacy was the top predictor of mortality after smoking, according to the study. Cause Of Recent Sustained Outbreak Of Human Leptospirosis In Thailand
A single disease-causing clone of the bacterium Leptospira interrogans was behind the recent sustained outbreak of leptospirosis in Thailand, according to a new investigation. A new gene technique was used to make the discovery.
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