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Science News for August 13, 2004


New NIST guide helps book'em on digital evidence

The NIST guide provides practical techniques for extracting digital data without altering information or making it appear altered. It covers topics such as securing digital evidence, hardware/software operating systems, physical access, and retrieving configuration information.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateAug 13, 2004
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Slow road to independence is a problem for the young and parents alike

A study by Professor Gill Jones found that young adults are facing difficulties in achieving independence due to financial constraints, with many relying on parental support. The study highlights the need for clear family law and government policies to address this issue, which affects both middle-class and working-class young people.

SourceEconomic & Social Research Council·DateAug 13, 2004

Carbon nanotubes eliminate manufacturing woe

Researchers at NIST discovered that adding carbon nanotubes to polypropylene eliminates a common manufacturing headache called 'die-swell'. The addition of nanotubes allows the polymer to be processed at high speed through extruders, enabling the controlled manufacture of smaller components.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Materials·DateAug 13, 2004

Greenland ice core project yields probable ancient plant remains

Researchers from the North Greenland Ice Core Project have recovered plant remnants nearly two miles below the surface, suggesting that trees may have covered Greenland millions of years ago. The discovery provides valuable insights into the rapid formation of the Greenland Ice Sheet and its impact on climate history.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateAug 13, 2004

Study: In post-9/11 atmosphere of war, voters favor male candidates

A study found that in the post-9/11 era, voters tend to favor male candidates over women, perceiving them as more competent on issues like military crises and foreign policy. This shift is attributed to the war atmosphere and its impact on voter perceptions.

SourceBrown University·JournalPolitical Research Quarterly·DateAug 13, 2004
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Study reveals potential for more efficient stem cell transplants

A new study published in Science suggests that enhancing the homing of hematopoietic stem cells to bone marrow could increase transplant success rates. By inhibiting or deleting CD26, researchers were able to boost short-term homing and long-term engraftment of these precursor blood cells.

SourceIndiana University·JournalScience·DateAug 13, 2004

Study indicates why hospitalists improve hospital efficiency

Researchers found that patients cared for by hospitalists had a one-day shorter length of stay and a 10 percent reduction in hospital costs compared to non-hospitalist physicians. Hospitalization costs for hospitalist patients were also lower, with an average savings of $917.

SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalThe American Journal of Managed Care·DateAug 13, 2004

Family-dominated business sectors bad omens for economic health

Research by University of Alberta professors reveals a correlation between extensive family control and economic struggles in developing nations. The study highlights the importance of understanding oligarchic capitalism in these countries to provide effective assistance.

SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalEntrepreneurship Theory and Practice·DateAug 13, 2004
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.