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UD professor reports smart fluids research in scientific journal
Imagine a computer chip that can assemble itself. (more…)
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Researchers Come a Step Closer to Finding HIV Vaccine
Scientists used genetic sequencing to discover that the vaccine used in the RV144 HIV vaccine trial, involving 16,000 men and women in Thailand, did offer some protection against certain HIV viruses. The results were published Sept. 10 in the online edition of Nature. (more…)
Why is DAM the Best Tool to Manage Your Digital Data
Digital Asset Management, also known as DAM is a technology that helps you to store, archive, organize, distribute and access digital media. Digital media may include documents, videos, images or any other types of files. (more…)
UA Climate Scientists Put Predictions to the Test
A new study has found that climate-prediction models are good at predicting long-term climate patterns on a global scale but lose their edge when applied to time frames shorter than three decades and on sub-continental scales.
Climate-prediction models show skills in forecasting climate trends over time spans of greater than 30 years and at the geographical scale of continents, but they deteriorate when applied to shorter time frames and smaller geographical regions, a new study has found. (more…)
Late-Night Comedy Television Increases Political Discussion
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— The jokes by late-night comedy television hosts can be just as effective as regular political news in spurring discussion among viewers, a new University of Michigan study shows.
In addition, political candidates could help their campaigns with mentions by shows like “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “Late Show with David Letterman” or “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” (more…)
Protein Linked to Therapy Resistance in Breast Cancer
Berkeley Lab Researchers Identify Possible New Oncogene and Future Therapy Target
A gene that may possibly belong to an entire new family of oncogenes has been linked by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) with breast cancer resistance to a well-regarded and widely used cancer therapy. (more…)
Long Menopause Allows Killer Whales to Care for Adult Sons
Scientists have found the answer to why female killer whales have the longest menopause of any non-human species – to care for their adult sons. (more…)
Reading the Classics: It’s More than Just for Fun
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Reading a classic novel such as “Pride and Prejudice” can be entertaining, but, according to new research by a Michigan State University professor, it also can provide many other benefits beyond that.
Natalie Phillips, an MSU assistant professor of English, and her team placed study participants in an MRI machine and monitored their brain flow while reading the works of Jane Austen. (more…)