Articles tagged with Databases
A new database reveals that humans have reshaped the global landscape for centuries, leading to significant environmental degradation. The study highlights the urgent need to address the depletion of natural resources and mitigate climate change.
The Ohio State genome map contains 66,000 genes, which is more than double the earlier estimates of 35,000 genes. The map provides annotations that explain the function of all genes, including tissue-specific genes that are active in some tissues but not others.
A University of Iowa researcher and his colleague confirm the validity of scientific theories on ancient marine life by testing library-based databases. They found that up to 70% of entries are inaccurate but randomly distributed, not introducing bias into patterns.
The Virginia Heritage Project will create an integrated database of thousands of tagged finding aids describing the history and culture of African-Americans in Virginia. Researchers can access primary sources online, saving time and money.
The new HIVWatch database, developed at UC San Francisco, tracks real-world treatment outcomes for patients with HIV disease. Preliminary data show an increase in CD4 cells among patients at their first clinic meeting, but a stable viral load, suggesting further analysis is needed.
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists has premiered an online database of the abstracts to be presented at the upcoming annual meeting. The database includes all invited and contributed paper abstracts, with a unique personal itinerary feature allowing attendees to plan their meetings.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a new mobile data access system (MDAS) that enables efficient access to diverse data sources through both wired and wireless connections. The system uses multidatabases to provide integrated access to multiple databases with a single query, reducing traffic jams caused by simultaneous queries.
International documents from the Antarctic Treaty System are now available in an easily-searchable database on the World Wide Web. The technology provides a visual display for collapsing large amounts of information into an expandable hierarchical structure.
A systematic bird survey of the Phoenix metropolitan area has been ongoing since 1998, with over 150 species sighted. The database is a valuable resource for scientists studying urban landscape structure and its impact on avian populations.
The Geographic Information System Interactive Map Server allows users to view maps of major geographic features, including location of earthquake faults and technical data. The site draws on databases created at Cornell over the past six years, making geological data accessible to researchers and educators worldwide.
Dr. John Fortman will explore the chemistry connection in unexpected movies, such as 'The Graduate' and 'It's a Wonderful Life'. He will also showcase live chemical demonstrations in explosive films like Apollo 13 and Dante's Peak.
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) has launched an online database of 2200+ abstracts from its 1998 Annual Meeting. The fully searchable database allows attendees to build a personalized itinerary for the meeting and plan which presentations to attend. Additionally, AAPS PharmSci will release online, print and...
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is upgrading its HITS database with Microsoft compatibility, enabling police to access shared information on offenders within minutes. The lab also will modify a database for parole supervision, allowing corrections officers to track violations more effectively and encourage compliance.
Georgia court officials are using a new database to systematically pool information about criminal activity and other court-related matters. The database, designed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, provides a wealth of case-related data that can help officials make more informed decisions.
The Resistance Web offers health care professionals and medical researchers immediate access to 10 years of drug resistance tracking data. The site helps alert medical professionals to drug resistance patterns, over-prescribing dangers, and encourages focused surveillance activities.
Computer scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed processes that enable internet address lookup to be done at a speed of 100 nanoseconds, compared to the current average of 1.2 microseconds. This promises to give routers faster throughput by making it easier to find destination addresses for messages.
The University of Georgia team is compiling a comprehensive map of South Florida's national parks and preserves, using aerial photographs, satellite images, and GIS technology to track changes in vegetation patterns and ecosystem disturbances. The project aims to monitor environmental factors influencing bird nesting habits and the imp...
Science's Next Wave is creating a fellowship database with funding from HHMI. The site will feature profiles of selected foundations and other funding organizations, providing crucial information for young scientists. The new database will debut in early 1998.
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new database to aid in the discovery of gold and silver deposits in three western states. The system combines geologic and related map information to provide a comprehensive overview of mineral content, allowing for more accurate assessments of potentially valuable areas.
A study by Ohio State University researcher Paul Nutt found that business decisions often fail, with about half resulting in no implementation and 50% being partially used. Managers can improve decision-making by involving those affected and using effective tactics.