Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Science 360 News Update from NSF

Science360 News Service - Breaking Science that Shapes Your World - Brought to you by NSF
E-Blast Tuesday 11.12.13
Breaking Story
'Tiger stripes' underneath Antarctic glaciers slow the flow
Today's Video
How musical training affects older adults' speech perception in a noisy environment
Picture of the Day
Hurricane Katrina -- Water vapor band
New Today on Science360 Radio
NSF-funded MIT engineer Mary Cummings discusses 'drones'
Latest News
Cost-effective method accurately orders DNA sequencing along entire chromosomes
A new computational method has been shown to quickly assign, order and orient DNA sequencing information along entire chromosomes.

Nanogrid, activated by sunlight, breaks down pollutants in water, leaving biodegradable compounds
A researcher has created a novel "nanogrid," a large net consisting of metal grids made of a copper tungsten oxide, that, when activated by sunlight, can break down oil from a spill, leaving only biodegradable compounds behind.

Gene responsible for hereditary cancer syndrome found to disrupt critical growth-regulating pathway
Scientists report that the gene mutated in the rare hereditary disorder known as Birt-Hogg-Dubé cancer syndrome also prevents activation of mTORC1, a critical nutrient-sensing and growth-regulating cellular pathway.

New in the Journals & Magazines
What the Blogs Are Saying Today
ARMED WITH SCIENCE - Operation deep freeze 2013
Science360 Network: News Radio Video iPad

Forward email

This email was sent to jmabs1@gmail.com by news@science360.gov |  

National Science Foundation | 4201 Wilson Boulevard | Arlington | VA | 22230

No comments: