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May 08, 2012
FARM NEWS
Modern hybrid corn makes better use of nitrogen
West Lafayette IN (SPX) May 08, 2012
Today's hybrid corn varieties more efficiently use nitrogen to create more grain, according to 72 years of public-sector research data reviewed by Purdue University researchers. Tony Vyn, a professor of agronomy, and doctoral student Ignacio Ciampitti looked at nitrogen use studies for corn from two periods - 1940-1990 and 1991-2011. They wanted to see whether increased yields were due to better nitrogen efficiency or whether new plants were simply given additional nitrogen to produce more grain. ... read more

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Africa's last rhinos threatened by poaching
Decades of conservation efforts to save rhinos are coming undone, as surging demand for their horns in Asian traditional medicine has spawned a vast criminal trade powered by poaching. ... more
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Fundraising blitz in South Africa to save the rhino
The battle against rhino poaching is at a fever pitch in South Africa, the country hardest hit by the scourge, spawning scores of fundraising campaigns running from glamorous to gory. ... more
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ABOUT US

Darwinian selection continues to influence human evolution
New evidence proves humans are continuing to evolve and that significant natural and sexual selection is still taking place in our species in the modern world. Despite advancements in medicine and t ... more
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INTERN DAILY

Penn Scientists Develop Large-scale Simulation of Human Blood
Having a virtual copy of a patient's blood in a computer would be a boon to researchers and doctors. They could examine a simulated heart attack caused by blood clotting in a diseased coronary arter ... more
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TERROR WARS

Smart gas sensors for better chemical detection
Portable gas sensors can allow you to search for explosives, diagnose medical conditions through a patient's breath, and decide whether it's safe to stay in a mine. These devices do all this b ... more
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SINO DAILY

China demands apology as activist leaves US embassy
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has left the US embassy to seek medical care and join his family, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing demanded a US apology on the eve of key talks between the two powers. ... more
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TECH SPACE

NEMA Welcomes Legislation on Federal Helium Policy
NEMA welcomed introduction of the Helium Stewardship Act (S 2374) by Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Barrasso (R-WY), which will modernize and reform federal policy to better secure future su ... more
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North Korea to soon unveil 'next-stage' nuclear plans, Kim says
Greenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe: Macron
Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns
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INTERN DAILY

Intense light prevents, treats heart attacks
There are lots of ways to treat a heart attack - CPR, aspirin, clot-busters and more. Now CU medical school researchers have found a new candidate: Intense light. "The study suggests that stro ... more
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CLONE AGE

How stem cell therapy can keep the immune system under control
A new study, appearing in Cell Stem Cell and led by researchers at the University of Southern California, outlines the specifics of how autoimmune disorders can be controlled by infusions of mesench ... more
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INTERN DAILY

Outside View: Optimistic on biosimilars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is charged with making new treatments available to patients across the country while also maintaining the highest standards for safety and efficacy. Because of the FDA, Americans can take comfort knowing that innovative treatments and drug therapies have undergone safe and scientifically based drug testing. ... more
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SPACE TRAVEL

Company to Create 'Gas Stations' in Space
A company based in the northwestern United States called Planetary Resources says it plans to mine near-Earth asteroids for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Planetary Reso ... more
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ROBO SPACE

Scientist unveils mind-controlled robot for paraplegics
A professor at a Swiss university on Tuesday unveiled a robot that can be controlled by the brainwaves of a paraplegic person wearing an electrode-fitted cap, news agency ATS reported. ... more
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ABOUT US

NIST mini-sensor measures magnetic activity in human brain
A miniature atom-based magnetic sensor developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has passed an important research milestone by successfully measuring human brain activit ... more
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INTERN DAILY

Advances in personalized medicine for lung cancer
Several new studies that may help doctors tailor lung cancer treatment to the characteristics of individual patients and of their tumors are being presented at the 3rd European Lung Cancer Conferenc ... more
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Helicopter transport improves trauma patient survival compared to ground transport
If you are severely injured, a helicopter flight to a top-level trauma center will boost your chance of survival over ground transport. That's the conclusion of a rigorous, national comparison of th ... more
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NASA advances space based tracking of marine debris
Trump-era trade stress leads Western powers to China
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EPIDEMICS

AIDS experts launch 'CNN of virology' in Canada
A new digital media service will foster the global collaboration of physicians and help them to share the latest advances in AIDS and other virus research, according to its Canadian promoters. ... more
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FLORA AND FAUNA

Spanish king sorry after Africa hunting trip
Spanish King Juan Carlos apologised Wednesday for a hunting trip to Botswana that sparked indignation in recession-hit Spain, as he emerged on crutches from hospital after breaking his hip on the visit. ... more
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ENERGY TECH

BP seals $7.8 bn settlement in US oil spill
Oil giant BP said Wednesday it has finalized a $7.8 billion deal to settle thousands of claims from fishermen and others affected by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ... more
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SINO DAILY

Hong Kong's next leader to ban mainland babies
Hong Kong's next leader said Tuesday he plans to ban pregnant mainlanders from giving birth in the city and deny their children residency rights, in a bid to ease pressure on local hospitals. ... more
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FLORA AND FAUNA

Spain's king, wildlife patron, slammed for hunting
Spain's King Juan Carlos, patron of a wildlife charity, faced fire Monday for making an expensive hunting trip to Botswana while his country struggles with a recession. ... more
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TECH SPACE

Controlling the cut - Nottingham engineers top the leader board
A high-tech, precision, water jet milling control system which could transform the manufacture of complex aerospace, optical and biomedical structures and devices is being developed by an internatio ... more
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ENERGY TECH

Power without the cord
Cell phones and flashlights operate by battery without trouble. Yet because of the limited lifespan, battery power is not a feasible option for many applications in the fi elds of medicine or test e ... more
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INTERN DAILY

Firewall can stop medical device 'hacking'
U.S. researchers say a prototype firewall can keep hackers from interfering with wireless medical devices such as pacemakers and insulin-delivery systems. ... more
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Gold soars towards $5,600 as Trump rattles sabre over Iran
Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop; EU lawmakers want AI to pay for using copyrighted work
Electron ordering mapped in quantum material with cryogenic 4D-STEM
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CLONE AGE

Researchers discover unique suspension technique for large-scale stem cell production
Post-doctoral researcher David Fluri and Professor Peter Zandstra at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) have developed a unique new technique fo ... more
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FLORA AND FAUNA

Black flies may have a purpose after all
Black flies drink blood and spread disease such as river blindness-creating misery with their presence. A University of Georgia study, however, proves that the pesky insects can be useful. Don Champ ... more
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INTERN DAILY

Summer temperature variability may increase mortality risk for elderly with chronic disease
New research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that seemingly small changes in summer temperature swings-as little as 1 degrees C more than usual-may shorten life expectancy for e ... more
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INTERN DAILY

First targeted and programmable nanomedicine to show clinical antitumor effects published
BIND Biosciences has published preclinical and clinical data in Science Translational Medicine showing promising effects in solid tumors and successful clinical translation of BIND-014, the first ta ... more
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INTERN DAILY

Herbal remedy blamed for high cancer rate in Taiwan: study
A toxic ingredient in a popular herbal remedy is linked to more than half of all cases of urinary tract cancer in Taiwan where use of traditional medicine is widespread, said a US study Monday. ... more
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CLONE AGE

Texas stem-cell plan comes under fire
Proposed stem-cell regulations in Texas would make the experimental therapy commercially available before it's been proven safe and effective, critics say. ... more
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