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Science News for October 28, 1998


Triggering Of Volcanic Eruptions

Researchers at Carnegie Institution's Department of Terrestrial Magnetism discovered a statistically significant correlation between large magnitude earthquakes (M7.0+) and volcanic eruptions separated by up to 750 km, suggesting potential predictive capabilities for monitoring small deformations in active volcanoes.

SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalNature·DateOct 28, 1998

Study Finds Less Intensive Treatments May Not Maintain HIV Suppression

A study suggests that triple-drug treatment regimens are superior to less intensive therapies in maintaining HIV suppression. Researchers found that patients who switched from three-drug to two- or one-drug treatment regimens were more likely to experience a resurgence in their HIV levels.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateOct 28, 1998
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Weapons Can Now Be Scanned To See What Horrors They Conceal

Researchers developed portable isotopic neutron spectroscopy (PINS) to analyze warhead contents, revealing most Solomon Islands warheads contained mustard gas. The system uses neutrons from californium to record gamma-ray emission, identifying chemical elements and fills.

SourceNew Scientist·JournalThe New Scientist·DateOct 28, 1998

African Landscape Shaped By Single Magma Plume

Researchers Norman H. Sleep and Cindy J. Ebinger find that a single giant plume of magma rose from Earth's mantle 45 million years ago, shaping Africa's striking geological features such as Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ethiopian plateau.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateOct 28, 1998

Oxygen-Carrying Myoglobin Not Necessary For Survival

Researchers discovered that mice lacking myoglobin survive normally despite their inability to transport oxygen. Further study will explore alternative genes that enable the heart and muscles to function correctly.

SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalNature·DateOct 28, 1998

A Swift New Oven Combines Microwaves And Jets Of Air

The new oven combines conventional heat and microwaves to cook food from the outside and inside simultaneously, resulting in significant cooking time reductions. It achieves this by surrounding the food in a shroud of hot air and heating it from below with microwaves.

SourceNew Scientist·JournalThe New Scientist·DateOct 28, 1998
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Serious Crime Victims Risk PTSD, Multiple Disorders

A recent study of nearly 400 South Carolina women reveals that serious crime victims are at a high risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other emotional disorders. The effects were strongest for rape and life-threatening crimes, with robbery and burglary not linked to an increased risk.

SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalJournal of Traumatic Stress·DateOct 28, 1998

Hormone Therapy Increases Survival Of High Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

A study conducted by University of California San Francisco expert Mac Roach found that high-risk prostate cancer patients who receive hormonal therapy in conjunction with radiotherapy have a 20% higher survival rate after eight years compared to those receiving radiotherapy alone. This suggests that prostate cancer patients may need t...

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·DateOct 28, 1998

Microwaves May Provide Early Detection Of Breast Cancer

Researchers develop a novel microwave imaging technology to detect breast tumors without X-ray radiation, potentially reducing mortality rates. The technology uses microwaves to detect differences in water content between malignant and benign tumors.

SourceNorthwestern University·DateOct 28, 1998

AAAS Annual Meeting And Science Innovation Exposition

The AAAS Annual Meeting brings together over 800 scientists and engineers to discuss groundbreaking research in various fields, including medicine, astronomy, and physics. Notable sessions cover topics like the influence of diet on breast cancer and the latest discoveries in astronomy.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·DateOct 28, 1998
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