Now Playing newCapsules That Clean: New-Look Laundry Detergents Head for Supermarket ShelvesConsumers who remember laundry detergents from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s are about to get that déjà vu feeling — and younger people quite a surprise — as detergent manufacturers once again try a major repackaging of their products. Laundry capsules that contain single doses of detergent and take up less space than conventional detergents are set to make a comeback. – American Chemical Society (ACS)|1/27/2012 5:00 PM EST
Grafted Watermelon Plants Take in More PesticidesThe widely used farm practice of grafting watermelon and other melon plants onto squash or pumpkin rootstocks results in larger amounts of certain pesticides in the melon fruit, scientists are reporting in a new study. – American Chemical Society (ACS)|1/27/2012 5:00 PM EST
Scorpions Inspire Scientists in Making Tougher Surfaces for MachineryTaking inspiration from the yellow fattail scorpion, which uses a bionic shield to protect itself against scratches from desert sandstorms, scientists have developed a new way to protect the moving parts of machinery from wear and tear. – American Chemical Society (ACS)|1/27/2012 5:00 PM EST
New Standard for Vitamin D Testing to Ensure Accurate Test ResultsAt a time of increasing concern about low vitamin D levels in the world’s population and increased use of blood tests for the vitamin, scientists are reporting development of a much-needed reference material to assure that measurements of vitamin D levels are accurate. – American Chemical Society (ACS)|1/27/2012 5:00 PM EST
Head & Neck Cancer in Transplant Patients: For Better or Worse?Transplant patients who develop head and neck cancer are more likely to be non-smokers and non-drinkers, and less likely than their non-transplant counterparts to survive past one year of diagnosis, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. – Henry Ford Health System|1/27/2012 4:35 PM EST
‘Dabbling’ in Hard Drugs in Middle Age Linked to Increased Risk of Death
Data could lead to better advice for primary-care doctors struggling with a rising tide of older adult patients still in throes of youthful bad habits. – University of Alabama at Birmingham|1/27/2012 4:25 PM EST
Oral History Project Gives Voice to Stalking VictimsNew oral history project from University of Kentucky Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History and OutrageUs hopes to put spotlight on stalking, one of the nation's most misunderstood areas of partner violence. – University of Kentucky|1/27/2012 4:00 PM EST
Health Trends Get Back to Basics, Ahead with TechnologyUAB experts say diet, exercise and technology are key to wellness in 2012. – University of Alabama at Birmingham|1/27/2012 3:35 PM EST
|
Newswise is where journalists choose, connect, and use smart news. Journalists use Newswise as a source for news leads and experts from the world’s leading organizations. Members of the media can get a PressPass for access to privileged Embargoed News and expert contact information. Newswise members use Newswise to reach the media with their news releases through our website and email wires. Members are innovative, influential organizations world-wide, including top medical schools, universities, research institutions, public relations firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, associations and advocacy groups. Anyone interested in knowledge-based news can register for Newswise and subscribe to the email wires. Upcoming Theme WiresX []
Newswise ServicesFind out about our services:Sections |












