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Researchers successfully target 'Achilles' heel' of MERS virus
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- Written by Elizabeth K. Gardner
West Lafayette, Indiana - A Purdue University-led team of researchers studying the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, have found molecules that shut down the activity of an essential enzyme in the virus and could lead the way to better treatments for those infected.
FTC Approves Final Order Preserving Competition In 14 U.S. Markets for Cement
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that the $25 billion merger of cement manufacturers Holcim Ltd. and Lafarge S.A. would likely harm competition in 12 markets for portland cement, and two markets for slag cement. The merger will create the world’s largest cement manufacturer.
Creature's 'dactyl club' filters shear waves to resist damage
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- Written by Emil Venere
West Lafayette, Indiana - The "smasher" peacock mantis shrimp is able to repeatedly pummel the shells of prey using a bizarre hammer-like appendage that, new research shows, can withstand rapid-fire blows by neutralizing certain frequencies of "shear waves."
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Safety-Net Programs
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Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. The enrollment period begins June 17, 2015, and will end Sept. 30, 2015.
NASA Celebrates Martian New Year in Mars, Pennsylvania
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Mars, Pennsylvania - NASA will land in Mars, Pennsylvania Friday, June 19 to celebrate Mars’ New Year with Red Planet enthusiasts of the Keystone State for three days of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) activities. The goal is to encourage young people to pursue careers in in these critical fields of study that will enable NASA's journey to Mars.
New research initiative at Stanford to comprehensively study development and use of natural gas
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- Written by Mark Golden
Stanford, California - In the transition to a low-carbon energy system, how can society use increasing supplies of natural gas to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, boost economies and strengthen energy security? Stanford University's new Natural Gas Initiative will work to answer that question, as well as myriad scientific, technological and policy questions that underlie it.
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