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June 03, 2015

New chip makes testing for antibiotic-resistant bacteria faster, easier
Toronto, Canada (SPX) Jun 03, 2015
We live in fear of 'superbugs': infectious bacteria that don't respond to treatment by antibiotics, and can turn a routine hospital stay into a nightmare. A 2015 Health Canada report estimates that superbugs have already cost Canadians $1 billion, and are a "serious and growing issue." Each year two million people in the U.S. contract antibiotic-resistant infections, and at least 23,000 people die as a direct result. But tests for antibiotic resistance can take up to three days to come back from t ... read more

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Researchers say anti-pollution rules have uncertain effects Air pollution regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are estimated to save thousands of lives annually. A new study by researchers at Indiana University says these estimates ... more		Greenery on city rooftops can boost concentration levels A University of Melbourne study shows that glancing at a grassy green roof for only 40 seconds markedly boosts concentration. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, gave 15 ... more		Changes in forest structure affect bees and other pollinators Over the past century, many forests have shifted from open to closed canopies. The change in forest structure could be contributing to declines in pollinator species, especially native bees, accordi ... more
				CryoSat detects sudden ice loss in Southern Antarctic Peninsula A recent acceleration in ice loss in a previously stable region of Antarctica has been detected by ESA's ice mission. The latest findings by a team of scientists from the UK's University of Bristol ... more		Location matters in the lowland Amazon You know the old saying: Location, location, location? It turns out that it applies to the Amazon rainforest, too. New work from Carnegie's Greg Asner illustrates a hidden tapestry of chemical varia ... more

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Blueprint for a thirsty world from Down Under The Millennium Drought in southeastern Australia forced Greater Melbourne, a city of 4.3 million people, to successfully implement innovations that hold critical lessons for water-stressed regions a ... more		Climate change debate fueled by 'echo chambers' A new study from researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) and the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) demonstrates that the highly contentious debate on climate change is f ... more		Renewables outpace fossil fuels despite US policy shift: IEA At COP30, senator warns US 'deliberately losing' clean tech race with China Wallets, not warming, make voters care about climate: California governor		Novel device images minute forces in cell membrane hemifusion Cells are biological wonders. Throughout billions of years of existence on Earth, these tiny units of life have evolved to collaborate at the smallest levels in promoting, preserving and protecting ... more
				Researchers solve puzzle as to how forests can effect our climate A first global scale study has estimated how forest emitted compounds affecting cloud seeds via formation of low-volatility vapours. According to the latest projections, terrestrial vegetation emits ... more		A chip placed under the skin for more precise medicine The future of medicine lies in ever greater precision, not only when it comes to diagnosis but also drug dosage. The blood work that medical staff rely on is generally a snapshot indicative of the m ... more

Army Network Modernization 2015 - Washington DC June 23-25

Fertilization regimen reduces environmental impact of landscape palms Palms are an important part of the environment in subtropical and warm temperate climates. Palms' aesthetics and small "footprints" make them desirable in a variety of landscapes throughout the sout ... more		Rescuers race against clock to find survivors of China ship Chinese rescuers were working through the night in a desperate race to find survivors from a capsized cruise ship, with more than 400 people still missing after the boat sank in a storm on the Yangtze river. ... more		Five European NATO powers vow to tackle 'hybrid threats' Colombia inks $4.3 bn deal to buy Swedish warplanes US to hold new military exercises with Trinidad and Tobago		IS closes Iraq dam gates, sparking humanitarian fears Islamic State group jihadists have closed the gates of a dam in the Iraqi city of Ramadi which they seized last month, posing a humanitarian and security threat, officials said Tuesday. ... more
Lung condition of S. Korean MERS patient in China worsens: report The lung condition of a South Korean man who entered China with the deadly MERS virus had worsened and he was on a respirator, state media reported Tuesday. ... more		3D printers get Ugandan amputees back on their feet Doctors amputated Ugandan schoolboy Jesse Ayebazibwe's right leg when he was hit by a truck while walking home from school three years ago. ... more		Hurricane Blanca forms, heads toward Mexico resorts Hurricane Blanca formed off Mexico's Pacific coast on Tuesday and was on track to strike the Los Cabos resorts during weekend elections, a year after major storm damage, forecasters said. ... more		Tanzania elephants suffer 'catastrophic decline' Elephant census figures released by Tanzania show a "catastrophic decline" of around 60 percent over the last five years, leading wildlife trade monitoring group TRAFFIC said Tuesday. ... more

	Seals help scientists probe remote seas Seals equipped with sensors on their foreheads are helping scientists collect data from some of the most remote corners of the world, advancing research on global warming, ice cover and weather forecasting. ... more		Gunmen launch deadly raid on airport depot in DR Congo At least one soldier and a gunman were killed overnight when a gang raided the Goma airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during an apparent robbery, officials said Tuesday. ... more

Record doubleheader: SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets from Florida

ESA pinpoints 3I/ATLAS's path with data from Mars

Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieves key flyby milestones

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Hurricane Andres a Category Four storm far off Mexico's Pacific coast: forecasters

Seismic box office debut for 'San Andreas'

Regional powers launch new South Sudan peace effort

Ship carrying over 400 people sinks in China's Yangtze: state media

Seas face biodiversity shakeup even under 2 C warming

Head of Mali's main Tuareg-led rebels hopeful on peace deal

No end to Hong Kong political battle as last-ditch meeting fails

Fears over enforcement as Beijing bans indoor smoking

Millennials favor Facebook for US political news: study

Supercomputer unlocks plant cell secrets - paves way for resilient crops

For pollock surveys in Alaska, things are looking up

Study shows how GM crops can have diminishing success fighting off insects

NOAA's GOES-R satellite begins environmental testing

Japan evacuates island after volcano erupts

Far from the madding crowd: China's rich seek own islands

Japan vigilant for 'Big One' after powerful quake

Rain brings relief as India heatwave death toll tops 2,200

Tesla boss downplays government subsidy as 'pittance'

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