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Science News for May 5, 2012


Higher risk of birth defects from assisted reproduction

A University of Adelaide study found a significant association between assisted reproduction and major birth defects, with IVF and ICSI carrying higher risks. The study also identified cryopreservation as a protective factor, while clomiphene citrate use outside of supervised clinical settings tripled the risk of birth defects.

SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 5, 2012

GPS on commercial ships could improve tsunami warnings

A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that GPS on commercial ships could detect tsunamis with high accuracy, even in open ocean. This could provide critical data for predicting tsunami size and direction, saving lives and reducing costs associated with evacuations.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii ‑ SOEST·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 5, 2012