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Science News for November 27, 2009


Diabetes cases to double and costs to triple by 2034

The number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double from 23.7 million in 2009 to 44.1 million in 2034, and spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from $113 billion to $336 billion. This growth is expected to add a significant strain to the healthcare system.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalDiabetes Care·DateNov 27, 2009

Wide heads give hammerheads exceptional stereo view

Researchers discovered that hammerhead sharks have an exceptional stereo view and depth perception due to their unique head shape. The study found that the scalloped hammerhead had a massive binocular overlap of 32 degrees, while the bonnethead shark had a respectable 13-degree overlap.

SourceThe Company of Biologists·JournalJournal of Evolutionary Biology·DateNov 27, 2009

Artificial refuges created to save the reptiles of Doñana

Researchers in Spain found that artificial refuges significantly improved reptile populations and diversity in Doñana National Park. The study suggests that landscape rehabilitation programs should prioritize the availability of refuges for wildlife.

SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalRestoration Ecology·DateNov 27, 2009
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Marine ecosystems get a climate form guide

The report highlights concerns such as ocean warming, acidification, changes in current strengths, productivity, and species distribution. It offers adaptation responses to inform policymakers, scientists, and the community.

SourceCSIRO Australia·DateNov 27, 2009

NASA's Fermi telescope peers deep into a microquasar

The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected high-energy gamma-rays from the enigmatic binary system Cygnus X-3, a genuine microquasar. The system's unique properties and strong emission across various wavelengths offer new insights into how high-energy particles are accelerated and move through jets.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalScience·DateNov 27, 2009
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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