JASMIN will measure magnetic field direction and strength from space, resolving details of the Sun's magnetism nearly 20 times better than ground-based telescopes. The instrument aims to unravel mysteries of the Sun's corona heating, heat waves and solar flares, with potential implications for Earth's climate.
Researchers used PET images of people tracing maze patterns to find distinct brain areas active during learning and skilled performance. The brain's 'right premotor cortex' and 'left cerebellum' are active early on, while the 'supplementary motor area' takes over after practice.
The University at Buffalo is hosting a Symposium on Nanoscale Science and Technology, featuring Nobel Laureate J.C. Polanyi and experts in nanostructures and nanoparticles. Researchers will discuss their work on molecular self-assembly approaches, metallic nanoparticles, and new devices for data storage and optical communication.
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have identified Apaf1 as a key component of apoptosis, a process crucial for embryonal development and preventing diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. The study sheds light on the gene's role in programmed cell death, with potential applications for medical research and treatment.
The University at Buffalo has established a multidisciplinary doctoral concentration in geographic information science, supported by a $2.2 million NSF grant. Doctoral students will take core and elective GIS courses while earning degrees from seven participating departments.
The University at Buffalo has received a $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to connect its high-performance network infrastructure to the VBNs, allowing for faster research collaboration and data transfer. The university's joining Internet 2 will also enhance its competitive position in research and education.
A new study found that strengthening parenting skills can prevent aggressive behavior problems in children at risk. The study involved 426 families participating in parent-training programs that taught positive discipline strategies and effective parenting skills.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed an invisible digital watermark to protect copyrights for images on the web. The technique, tailored for Web-based imaging, embeds the watermark in pixels, allowing for verification and detection of unauthorized copies.
The grant will enable JSTOR to archive past issues of Science and PNAS, with plans to include additional journals from the Royal Society. This move aims to broaden library collections and facilitate easier scholarly research, supported by a complementary grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
A University of Michigan study reveals that surrogate mothers express some degree of disappointment about their roles, with those who have satisfied relationships with adoptive parents experiencing better outcomes. The quality of the relationship post-birth significantly impacts long-term satisfaction and regret among surrogate mothers.