Archive of articles published on the 28th of July 2010

Birth of a hurricane
2 catalysts are better than 1
Sensing wind speed with kites
Brilliant star in a colorful neighborhood
The penalty points system driver's license reduces accidents on a temporary basis
Current list of MAK and BAT values presented with 61 modifications and new entries
Huntington's disease discovery provides new hope for treatment
Best hope for saving Arctic sea ice is cutting soot emissions, says Stanford researcher
Most panda habitat is outside nature reserves according to joint MSU-Chinese research
IceCube spies unexplained pattern of cosmic rays
Psychologists develop 2 potent new predictors of suicide risk
New transplantation criteria for liver cancer patients
GM crop produces massive gains for women's employment in India
Study suggests swimmers at sub-tropical beaches show increased risk of illness
Cow-a-bella -- making eco-friendly diesel fuel from butter
Electrical activity in developing brain influences choice of neurotransmitter
Protease associated with damage after stroke implicated in Huntington's toxicity
Leap forward in efforts to develop treatments for Huntington's disease
Nanotechnology for water purification
Multiple sclerosis -- antihypertensive drug ameliorate inflammation in the brain
Rensselaer professor uncovers mysterious workings of cholera bacteria
Caltech astronomer finds planets in unusually intimate dance around dying star
Study: Weight issues move up need for walkers, canes, other devices
A man with attitude
People confront prejudice only when they believe others' personalities can change
Millions of Americans in early stages of kidney disease need stroke monitoring
Small materials poised for big impact in construction
Scientists uncover global distribution of marine biodiversity
New study reveals decline of marine phytoplankton over the past century
Molecular mechanism triggering Parkinson's disease identified in Stanford study
Middle school students co-author research on enzyme for activating promising disease-fighters
Sea snail saliva may become new treatment for most severe pain
The fungus among us: A new way of decomposing BPA-containing plastic
Ancient DNA identifies donkey ancestors, people who domesticated them
Nearly 1 in 5 Californians report need for mental health services, study finds
Implanted glucose sensor works for more than 1 year
Why fad diets work well for some, but not others
Electronic cigarettes require more suction than conventional brands
Aging and longevity tied to specific brain region in mice
Dense bones linked to raised risk for prostate cancer
Sleep disorder may signal dementia, Parkinson's disease up to 50 years early
Can't place that face?
Nanomaterials poised for big impact in construction
When flowers turn up the heat
NRC, uOttawa scientists first to watch a chemical bond break using molecule's electrons
Brainstem, spinal cord images hidden in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel fresco
Quantum fractals at the border of magnetism
Teachers can close gender gap in classroom leadership during medical school, finds UCLA study
Migrating birds can't control themselves
New lab test could identify imatinib resistance