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Are We Ready for the Future of Warfare?
The way we fight is evolving, and our science and technology must evolve with it-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
NYIT receives NSF grant, aims to strengthen regional STEM innovation
(New York Institute of Technology) Researchers from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) have secured $426,621 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the acquisition of a micro-computed tomography machine.
Kids and concussions: UVA physician helps craft new CDC treatment guideline
(University of Virginia Health System) A University of Virginia Health System emergency medicine physician helped develop new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) treatment recommendations for children with concussions, also known as mild...
Russian space chief blames space station leak on drill hole, doesn’t rule out sabotage
This picture of a tiny hole implicated in a Soyuz air leak was included in an initial version of a NASA video but later removed. The larger hole in the picture is part of the Soyuz spacecraft’s structure and did not play a role in the leak. (Roscosmo...
Webb receives top honor from AHA Council on Hypertension
(Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) Dr. R. Clinton Webb, Herbert S. Kupperman Chair in Cardiovascular Disease in the Department of Physiology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has been selected for the top award...
Why Haven't We Cured The Common Cold Yet?
Researchers think they’re close to a cure for the common cold, but they first need to solve a complex problem that’s perplexed scientists for decades-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Mud from the deep sea reveals clues about ancient monsoon
(University of Arizona) The Sonoran Desert is one of the world's most biodiverse deserts, thanks to the annual monsoon, which provide a source of moisture in addition to seasonal winter rains. UA researchers were able to access untapped clues ab...
Scientists pioneer a new way to turn sunlight into fuel
(St John's College, University of Cambridge) A new study, led by academics at St John's College, University of Cambridge, used semi-artificial photosynthesis to explore new ways to produce and store solar energy. They used natural sunlight...
8,000 new antibiotic combinations are surprisingly effective, UCLA biologists report
(University of California - Los Angeles) UCLA biologists have identified more than 8,00 new combinations of antibiotics that are surprisingly effective. 'We expect several of these combinations, or more, will work much better than existing antib...
Antarctic Glacier's Breakup Is Controlled by Seafloor Topography
Submerged rock features near Pine Island Glacier—a major contributor to global sea-level rise—play a critical role in the ice’s movement-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com