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UTSA/UTHSCSA publish results on bio-threat agent

Researchers at UTSA have identified mast cells as a potential player in combating tularemia, a life-threatening respiratory pathogen. The study suggests that mast cells can interact with other cells to control bacterial replication, opening up new avenues for understanding the immune system's response to tularemia.

SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 30, 2008

Election forecasters preparing for historic election

A special issue of International Journal of Forecasting explores various election forecasting models, including those using political futures markets and historical analysis. Researchers discuss the importance of campaign effects and the limitations of predicting outcomes without an incumbent candidate.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalInternational Journal of Forecasting·DateJun 23, 2008

Truth in advertising

A recent study found that nearly a third of pharmaceutical ads in American medical journals offered no supporting references. Meanwhile, the majority of data-on-file documents cited in these ads were inaccessible to physicians due to company policies. In contrast, journal articles and books were more readily available for review.

SourceCanadian Medical Association Journal·JournalCanadian Medical Association Journal·DateFeb 14, 2005

Physics tip sheet #39 - Nov. 17, 2003

Researchers have developed ultra-smooth diamond-like carbon that meets the requirements for ultra-high density magnetic storage devices. Additionally, scientists have used live pond snail nerve cells to implement neural memory on a semiconductor chip, while also studying how air bubbles slow sound waves in water.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 17, 2003

Physics tip sheet #38 - November 3, 2003

A new semiconductor material can lead to solar cells with higher efficiency, while a study on magnetic memory devices suggests they could speed up by a factor of 1000. Researchers also found that certain interactions between molecules can create negative friction, which could have applications in fields like photosynthesis and nanoscal...

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 3, 2003

Physics tip sheet #37

Researchers used computer simulations to study explosions in high-energy materials, predicting primary chemical reactions and mechanical stresses. Meanwhile, new models accurately predict lung crackle sounds, potentially aiding diagnosis of pulmonary dysfunctions.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 8, 2003

Physics tip sheet #36 - July 30, 2003

Researchers at UCLA created a 30-cm diameter plasma laser by applying a nonuniform magnetic field. Meanwhile, scientists have made rapid advances in detecting dark matter using weak gravitational lensing experiments. A paper also examines the emerging behavior of complex systems in electronic bidding on online auction sites like eBay.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 30, 2003

Physics tip sheet #9 – April 17, 2002

Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in photon entanglement, attosecond camera technology, and molecular conductivity. Maximally entangled photons can be used for quantum teleportation, while the attosecond camera allows for the observation of electron dynamics within atoms. Additionally, a team has demonstrated controlled s...

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 17, 2002