Archive of articles published on the 4th of August 2010

Brain size determines whether fish hunters or slackers
Ancient blob-like creature of the deep revealed by scientists
Seeing a stellar explosion in 3-D
More detailed picture of asthma may yield dramatically improved treatment
UH: Insular evolution: Large and big-footed voles in an outer archipelago
Frontiers of plasmonics
JILA frequency comb system detects gas impurities to aid semiconductor manufacturing
New NIST report advises: Securing critical computer systems begins at the beginning
NIST nanofluidic 'multi-tool' separates and sizes nanoparticles
Americans take more risks when they drive the nation's rural highways, new U of Minnesota study says
Preserving sperm vital to saving 'snot otter' salamanders
NIST researchers measure high infrared power levels from some green lasers
Brain study shows that thinking about God reduces distress -- but only for believers
Winning record, team longevity, prime-time games influence NFL TV ratings
Bee pastures may help pollinators prosper
Vision screening in children
New study examines the economic returns of public access policies
Fluorescent probe for oral cancer
Solving the mystery of bone loss from drug for epilepsy and bipolar disorder
U of M research finds ovulating women unconsciously buy sexier clothing to outdo attractive women
Bedrock is a milestone in climate research
Regrowing lost limbs
ONR researchers look to the future for defeating blindness
Fast forensic test can match suspects' DNA with crime samples in 4 hours
Deep Brain Stimulation shows promise for patients with Alzheimer's
Tiny fish evolved to tolerate colder temperature in 3 years: UBC study
Homes of the poor and the affluent both have high levels of endocrine disruptors
ASTRO publishes whole breast irradiation guidelines
Image of new antibiotic in action opens up new opportunities to combat antibacterial resistance
Quantum networks advance with entanglement of photons, solid-state qubits
NIH grantees find metabolic pathway in malaria parasites; possible drug targets
Taking the twinkle out of the night sky
Mammal-like crocodile fossil found in East Africa, scientists report
These crocs were made for chewing?
Gene for cholesterol and cardiovascular disease identified through genome scan
New findings promising for 'transformation optics,' cloaking
'SORTing' out the genetic and biological links between cholesterol and coronary heart disease
Marfan, a 'look-alike' disorder, or neither?
Caltech biologists discover microRNAs that control function of blood stem cells
Traveling by car increases global temperatures more than by plane, but only in long term
Scientists identify 95 genetic variants associated with cholesterol, triglycerides
NIH genomic mapping study finds largest set of genes related to major risk factor for heart disease
Caltech: Gain and loss in optimistic versus pessimistic brains
Childhood personality traits predict adult behavior
Gaming for a cure: Computer gamers tackle protein folding
MicroRNA molecule increases number of blood stem cells, may help improve cancer treatment
For the first time ever, scientists watch an atom's electrons moving in real time
Iron-regulating protein is strong predictor of breast cancer prognosis, study shows
EEG predicts response to medication for schizophrenia
Biofuel study looks at cost to wildlife and environmental diversity
Foreclosure reduces a home's sale price by 27 percent on average
First nearshore survey of Antarctic krill reveals high density, stable population in shallow waters
Unprecedented look at oxide interfaces reveals unexpected structures on atomic scale
Genome of ancient sponge reveals origins of first animals, cancer
Genomic sequencing of marine sponge published; revealed early genetic complexity and roots of cancer
Sponge shines light on life's origin
Compact microscope a marvel
New drug shown safe, effective in treating hereditary angioedema
Genetic clue to chronic pain could lead to new treatments for the condition
UR discovers new way to boost vaccines, seeks patent
Obesity prevention begins before birth
Robot climbs walls