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New study shows how nanoparticles can clean up environmental pollutants
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- Written by Jonathan Mingle
Cambridge, Massachusetts - Many human-made pollutants in the environment resist degradation through natural processes, and disrupt hormonal and other systems in mammals and other animals. Removing these toxic materials - which include pesticides and endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA) - with existing methods is often expensive and time-consuming.
Stress ‘Sweet Spot’ Differs for Mellow vs. Hyper Dogs
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- Written by Robin Ann Smith
Durham, North Carolina - People aren’t the only ones who perform better on tests or athletic events when they are just a little bit nervous - dogs do too. But in dogs as in people, the right amount of stress depends on disposition.
Smarter Window Materials Can Control Light and Energy
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- Written by Sandra Zaragoza
Austin, Texas - Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin are one step closer to delivering smart windows with a new level of energy efficiency, engineering materials that allow windows to reveal light without transferring heat and, conversely, to block light while allowing heat transmission, as described in two new research papers.
Hospitals often overestimate their ability to deliver fast stroke care
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- Written by American Heart Association
Dallas, Texas - Hospitals often overestimate their performance in providing fast delivery of anti-clotting medication to stroke patients, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal Travels to California
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel to California July 27-28 to meet with a cross-section of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists.
Do Sex and Violence Sell? Maybe Not, Says New Study
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- Written by Jim Sliwa
Washington, DC - Advertisers hoping to sway consumers might want to rethink running spots within media with violent or sexual themes, and might do better if the ads themselves have a G-rating, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. Instead, violent and sexual media content may impair advertising’s effectiveness and ultimately deter purchasing, the research found.
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