Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Enhancing Smartphone Touchscreens: Glare and Smudge Resistance

In a report today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, they describe development of a test for performance of such smudge- and…

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Homes Linked to 50% More Water Pollution Than Thought

The typical house there — and probably elsewhere in the country — is an alarming and probably underestimated source of water pollution, according to a new…

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Plastics Decomposing in Oceans: Hazardous Chemicals Unveiled

Reporting here today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the researchers termed the discovery “surprising.” Scientists always…

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Researchers Track MD Water, Sand Bacteria Sources

Another MDE-SU study recently released suggests that bacteria are present in sediment and sand and may contribute to elevated bacteria levels in water.The…

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Targeted investments in climate science could present enormous economic savings for UK and Europe

Targeted investments in climate science could lead to major benefits in reducing the costs of adapting to a changing climate, according to new research…

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They're alive! Megacities breathe, consume energy, excrete wastes and pollute

That's the conclusion of a report on the “urban metabolism” model of megacities presented here today at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical…

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Whole Grain Cereals and Popcorn: Antioxidants Beyond Fiber

Polyphenols are a major reason why fruits and vegetables — and foods like chocolate, wine, coffee, and tea — have become renowned for their potential role in…

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CDC Study Links Video Games to Health Risks in Adults

Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Emory University and Andrews University analyzed survey data from over 500 adults…

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Does Sugar Feed Cancer? New Insights from Researchers

Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have uncovered new information on the notion that sugar “feeds” tumors. The findings may…

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MIT Study Predicts Heavier Rainstorms Due to Climate Change

Heavier rainstorms lie in our future. That's the clear conclusion of a new MIT and Caltech study on the impact that global climate change will have on…

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Hepatitis C Virus Disrupts Ion Channels to Enhance Cell Survival

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that the virus blocks the actions of a specific ion channel in the cell…

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Smoking’s Impact on Brain Lesions in MS Patients Explored

Researchers studied 368 people in New York with an average age of 44 who had been diagnosed with MS for an average of 12 years. Participants underwent brain…

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Preserving Cocoa Flavanols: Insights from New Study

The scientists initially saw that 50 to 95% of the flavanols were lost in making chocolate cakes. After further investigation, they found that the use of…

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Understanding Increased Hurricane Activity: What You Need to Know

For many Americans who live on the Atlantic coast, Andrew, Ivan and Katrina are more than just names–they are reminders of the devastating impact of cyclonic…

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Energy-Efficient Sewage Plants: Cutting Waste and Boosting Biogas

Sewage plants remove organic matter from wastewater. If the accumulating sludge decays, biogas is generated as a by-product. However, only 1156 of the 10,200…

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Children with Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy at Risk for Cognitive Problems

“Our study highlights the importance of testing children with epilepsy for possible cognitive problems soon after they are diagnosed with epilepsy in order to…

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