Archive of articles published on the 28th of September 2009

Pushing the cold frontier in an orderly fashion
University of Calgary scientists find successful way to reduce bat deaths at wind turbines
CU-Boulder space scientists set for final spacecraft flyby of Mercury
Apology for human rights abuses has precedent in US
'Land grabs' for rice production due to supply threats
New study resolves the mysterious origin of Merkel cells
59 percent support Massachusetts' Landmark 2006 health reform law
The skinny on 'Lean' education
Researchers believe hormone therapy should not be stopped prior to mammograms
Canker disease in eucalyptus in the Basque Country
UC nanotech researchers develop artificial pore
U of T researchers create microchip that can detect type and severity of cancer
Gut worms may protect against house-dust mite allergy
The trilogy is complete -- GigaGalaxy Zoom Phase 3
Licence to go where no chemist has gone before
Hyenas cooperate, problem-solve better than primates
Penn studies point to strategies for reducing painful breast cancer drug side effects
Mayo researchers find few side effects from radiation treatment given after prostate cancer surgery
Gerton Lab determines the composition of centromeric chromatin
Help students think like soil scientists
UCLA study identifies 2 chemicals that could lead to new drugs for genetic disorders
U of T led research team uncovers evolutionary origins of prion disease gene
Do your children push the boundaries? It may be a sign of future leadership abilities study shows
Noninvasive ventilation should be used in epidemics contrary to current recommendations
Heparin can cause skin lesions
Mad genius: Study suggests link between psychosis and creativity
Study details safe, effective, minimally invasive mitral valve repair
Getting down to details
Lack of social support tied to parental depression
Lack of social support tied to parental depression
Van Andel Institute researchers find gene that could lead to new therapies for bone marrow disease
Impaired kidney function linked to cognitive decline in elderly
Storm killers: LSU's Earth Scan Lab tracks cold water upwellings in Gulf
Study shows more corn for biofuels would hurt water
New vaccine delivery may be more effective against measles
Light, photosynthesis help bacteria invade fresh produce
Diabetes weakens your bones
U-M study: Life and death during the Great Depression
Sea level stargazing: Astronomers make key sighting with Florida telescope
Linking weight loss to less sleep apnea
Global public health the focus of scientific conference
A pet in your life keeps the doctor away
UNC expert: Better decision support tools needed for prostate cancer screening choice
Electronic alerts about abnormal imaging test results do not always result in timely follow-up
Survey: Men may not be adequately involved in decisions about prostate cancer screening
1 in 8 strokes is preceded by 'warning stroke'
Orgasms, sexual health and attitudes about female genitals
At-home care may be an alternative to hospital care for elderly patients with chronic heart failure
Studies examine how living conditions impact reproductive health
Fish go mad for ginger gene
Elderly suicide risk after previous attempts varies by sex
Diabetes support -- actions speak louder than words
Electric fish plug in to communicate
Risk of bone fractures associated with use of diabetes drug
Cells in developing tissue consider their history of signaling exposure to determine location
Uninterrupted chest-compressions key to survival in cardiac arrest outside hospital setting