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Wednesday, 04 September 2013

New research explores theories about aging and death in plants (The University of Georgia)

(Source: The University of Georgia) Athens, Ga. - According to Benjamin Franklin, "nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." But what if Franklin had it wrong-at least about death? University of Georgia ecologist Richard P. Shefferson explored this question in the Journal of Ecology in a special issue he coedited about the latest research on senescence-the physical process of aging and death-in plants and, in particular, the idea that certain plants might be immune...

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Shouting at your teens can make behaviors worse, scientists say The Los Angeles Times

Screaming at your teenagers to discipline them can make their behavior worse – even if you otherwise have a warm family relationship, researchers say. The effects were comparable to those in studies that focused on physical punishments, the researchers said. “From that we can infer that...

Are You Inadvertently Tweeting Your Location? Many Are, Study Finds Huffington Post

A map of the United States illustrates the placement of the Twitter users who revealed their location. (Image courtesy of Chris Weidemann) Be careful what you tweet -- you may be inadvertently giving away your location. That's the conclusion of a recent study conducted by a University of South...

US Open: Pennetta reaches 1st Slam SF, Gasquet 2nd The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- A year ago, Flavia Pennetta was hanging out at her parents' home on Italy's heel, recovering from right wrist surgery, watching the U.S. Open on TV - and wondering how long it would take her to get back on the tennis tour. Look at her now. Pennetta is a Grand Slam semifinalist for...

Sept. 4, 2013 - City of Boulder Information Technology Director Receives “Manager of the Year” Award (City of Boulder, CO) noodls

(Source: City of Boulder, CO) Media Contact: Sarah Huntley, Media Relations, 303-441-3155 City of Boulder Information Technology director receives "Manager of the Year" award City of Boulder Information Technology Director Don Ingle has been recognized by the Colorado Information Management...

Students help increase crop production in Peru (ASU - Arizona State University) noodls

(Source: ASU - Arizona State University) Posted: September 04, 2013 A new company started by Arizona State University students will help farmers in Peru, and eventually in other under-developed countries around the world, to cost-effectively increase their crop production with the use of an ancient...

New monitoring device to protect workers in hazardous conditions (ASU - Arizona State University) noodls

(Source: ASU - Arizona State University) Posted: September 04, 2013 Jeffrey La Belle's Biosensor Lab at Arizona State University is leading research behind development of a health and environmental monitoring device designed for emergency first-responders and people who work...

InterDigital Comments on ITC Decision to Review Initial Determination (InterDigital Inc) noodls

(Source: InterDigital Inc) WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDCC), a wireless research and development company, commented on the notice issued today by the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) indicating that the Commission has determined to...

Breakthrough technology for non-invasive moisture measurement (Lincoln University) noodls

(Source: Lincoln University) Researchers at Lincoln Agritech Limited have pioneered an innovative approach to using microwave technologies for non-invasively measuring moisture content, potentially creating new high value manufacturing export opportunities. Lincoln Agritech has overcome a...

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