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Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
 AHSRAE JournalNew integrated building model may improve fish farming operations Those who have ventured to turn a vacant barn or garage into an aquaculture business have too often been defeated by high energy and feed costs, building-related woes and serious environmental problems. 
Allen Family Foundation, USDA/National Institute of Food & Agriculture, Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Conservation, Clarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust
Contact: Janet Lathrop
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
Journal of Economic EntomologyAn economic analysis of Emerald Ash Borer management options A new study in the Journal of Economic Entomology examines several options for managing the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect that is destroying US ash trees. Contact: Richard Levine
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
ScienceUltraviolet protection molecule in plants yields its secrets to Scripps research team Lying around in the sun all day is hazardous not just for humans but also for plants. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage proteins and DNA inside cells, leading to poor growth and even death. But plants have evolved some powerful adaptive defenses, including a complex array of protective responses orchestrated by a UV-sensing protein molecule known as UVR8. Now, scientists have put together a detailed picture of UVR8's structure and inner workings.
National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Scripps Research/Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology, Royal Society, Leverhulme Trust
Contact: Mika Ono
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
5-10 percent corn yield jump using erosion-slowing cover crops shown in ISU study The most recent annual results from a four-year Iowa State University study by Ken Moore, Distinguished Professor of agronomy and primary investigator on the project, reveal that using cover crops can lead to higher yields -- by as much as 10 percent . The results are the best yet in the ongoing research. Moore plans to continue on the trials for at least one more growing season.
Sun Grant
Contact: Ken Moore
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
Marine Ecology Progress SeriesOcean warming causes elephant seals to dive deeper Global warming is having an effect on the dive behavior and search for food of southern elephant seals. Contact: Sina Löschke
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
American Journal of Public HealthMedical center-based farmers markets improve health Farmers markets at medical centers may contribute to greater wellness in surrounding communities while adding public health value to a market's mission, say Penn State College of Medicine researchers who have developed and evaluated a market created at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Contact: Matthew Solovey
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
BioScienceIntegrated weed management best response to herbicide resistance Over-reliance on glyphosate-type herbicides for weed control on US farms has created a dramatic increase in the number of genetically-resistant weeds, according to a team of agricultural researchers, who say the solution lies in an integrated weed management program. Contact: Matt Swayne
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
Fuel from market waste Mushy tomatoes, brown bananas and overripe cherries -- to date, waste from wholesale markets has ended up on the compost heap at best. In future it will be put to better use: Researchers have developed a new facility that ferments this waste to make methane, which can be used to power vehicles. Contact: Ursula Schliessmann
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
Fresh city tomatoes, any time Why not produce lettuce, beans and tomatoes where most of the consumers are to be found: in the city? The flat roofs of many buildings are well-suited for growing vegetables. Rooftop greenhouses can also make use of a building's waste heat and cleaned waste water. Contact: Volkmar Keuter
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
PLoS PathogensDecoding the molecular machine behind E. coli and cholera Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered the workings behind some of the bacteria that kill hundreds of thousands every year, possibly paving the way for new antibiotics that could treat infections more effectively.
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Higher Education Funding Council for England
Contact: Sian Halkyard
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
EcographyFighting crimes against biodiversity Invasive species which have the potential to destroy biodiversity and influence global change could be tracked and controlled in the same way as wanted criminals, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Contact: Sian Halkyard
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
PLoS ONEUniversity of East Anglia research reveals why fishermen keep fishing despite dwindling catches Half of fishermen would not give up their livelihood in the face of drastically declining catches, according to research led by the University of East Anglia. A new report, published by PLoS ONE, challenges previously held notions about poverty and adaptation by investigating why fishermen in developing countries stick with their trade.
Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association
Contact: Lisa Horton
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
ScienceOcean microbe communities changing, but long-term environmental impact is unclear As oceans warm due to climate change, water layers will mix less and affect the microbes and plankton that pump carbon out of the atmosphere – but researchers say it's still unclear whether these processes will further increase global warming or decrease it. It could be either, they say.
National Science Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Contact: Stephen Giovannoni
Public Release: 9-Feb-2012
Journal of Experimental BiologyAmazing skin gives sharks a push Shark skin has long been known to improve the fish's swimming performance by reducing drag, but now George Lauder and Johannes Oeffner from Harvard University show that in addition, the skin generates thrust, giving the fish an extra boost. The duo also discovered that Speedo's shark skin-inspired Fastskin® FS II fabric surface does not improve swimming speed, although they point out that the figure hugging costumes probably enhance performance in other ways.
National Science Foundation
Contact: Kathryn Knight
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
Environmental EntomologyCan indigenous insects be used against the light brown apple moth? A new study in Environmental Entomology suggests that insects native to California may be suitable biocontrol agents against the light brown apple moth. Contact: Richard Levine
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
Proceedings of the Royal Society BLull in ship noise after Sept. 11 attacks eased stress on right whales Exposure to low-frequency ship noise may be associated with chronic stress in whales, according to a study published today in the peer-reviewed Proceedings of the Royal Society B. The study, conducted in Canada's Bay of Fundy, has implications for all baleen whales in areas with heavy ship traffic, and for the recovery of the endangered North Atlantic right whale population. Contact: Tim Lucas
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
Bio-disinfection with semi-composted manure to control a pepper crop disease Researchers at the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Neiker-Tecnalia, have confirmed that the use of semi-composted manure in combination with the plastic sealing of the soil is an effective control for Phytophthora capsici, a fungus responsible for a disease that seriously affects greenhouse-grown peppers. Contact: Irati Kortabitarte
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
PLoS ONEUBC researchers use Google Earth to verify Mediterranean fish farming data The Great Wall of China is not the only thing you can see from space. Fish farming cages are clearly visible through Google Earth's satellite images and University of British Columbia researchers have used them to estimate the amount of fish being cultivated in the Mediterranean. Contact: Jennifer Jacquet
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
The Plant JournalNew study sheds light on genetics of rice metabolism A large-scale study analyzing metabolic compounds in rice grains conducted by researchers at the RIKEN Plant Science Center and their collaborators has identified 131 rice metabolites and clarified the genetic and environmental factors that influence their production. The findings provide a natural way to bioengineer improved rice grain varieties by selectively increasing production of useful metabolites, boosting the nutritional value of crops. Contact: RIKEN Global Relations Office
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
PLoS ONEHatchery fish mask the decline of wild salmon populations Scientists have found that only about ten percent of the fall-run Chinook salmon spawning in California's Mokelumne River are naturally produced wild salmon. Contact: Yael Franco
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
PLoS ONEOcean fish farms identified by Google Earth images Ocean fish farming is a growing industry that may need increased monitoring and regulation, and Google Earth can be a powerful tool to that end. Contact: Yael Franco
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
PLoS ONEChampagne gases different out of a flute versus coupe Champagne just isn't champagne without its bubbles, and a study highlights the effects that champagne glass shape and temperature can have on carbonation upon serving and the drinking experience. The full report is published Feb. 8 in the open access journal PLoS ONE. Contact: Yael Franco
Public Release: 8-Feb-2012
PLoS ONEHatchery fish mask the decline of wild salmon populations Scientists have found that only about ten percent of the fall-run Chinook salmon spawning in California's Mokelumne River are naturally produced wild salmon. A massive influx of hatchery-raised fish that return to spawn in the wild is masking the fact that too few wild fish are returning to sustain a natural population in the river.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact: Tim Stephens
Public Release: 7-Feb-2012
UF report: 2011 shark attacks remain steady, deaths highest since 1993 Shark attacks in the US declined in 2011, but worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high, according to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File report released today. Contact: George Burgess
Public Release: 7-Feb-2012
First industrial-scale foam forming research environment for forest sector Foam-forming technology gives exciting opportunities to develop new recyclable and lightweight wood fiber products. It also gives a possibility to decrease raw material and production costs remarkably compared to recent technology. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, together with industry, has started setting up a new pilot scale technology platform for foam-forming applications. Contact: Janne Poranen
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