NASA is investing $22.8 million in 11 research teams to develop software infrastructure for climate and space science modeling. The partnerships aim to create a framework that enables seamless sharing, reuse, and comparison of scientific approaches from multiple sources.
The LODO study investigates whether low-dose theophylline can improve asthma symptoms and reduce airway inflammation. The therapy may also be more affordable, costing as little as one-fifth of popular asthma medications.
Researchers suspect that a six-armed brittlestar, common in shallow coral reefs, may have invaded the western Atlantic via ships over the past two centuries. Genetic markers indicate massive long-distance dispersal and recent mixing of populations from the Pacific and Indian Ocean, raising concerns about ecological consequences.
Researchers found that higher energy consumption significantly raises the risk of heart disease and stroke across all age groups. The study also revealed that Americans of all ages are consuming more restaurant food, including fast food, than a generation ago.
The Cardiff University team has successfully fabricated a tiny chromatographic extraction cartridge on a silicon chip, enabling easy and inexpensive mass production. The system can be integrated into rivers or factory processes to monitor mixtures flowing through it.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has won a $3.8 million NASA grant to develop the core software for an Earth System Modeling Framework. The framework will enable models to work together, assimilate observational data, and produce more realistic simulations of weather and climate.
As bodies age, B cells lose potency due to accumulation of antigen-experienced cells. These cells, which were initially effective against previous infections, become less responsive and bind weakly to new pathogens.
A team of archaeologists, led by Professor C. Brian Rose, has successfully restored the most colorful surviving example of Classical Greek antiquity - a 400-375 B.C. marble coffin with vibrant pigments. The Can sarcophagus, discovered in Turkey, boasts more preserved paint than other ancient Greek artifacts.