Hold the salt: Coastal drinking water more vulnerable to water use than climate change
Human activity is likely a greater threat to coastal groundwater used for drinking water supplies than rising sea levels from…
MRSA in livestock acquired drug resistance on the farm, now infects humans
Researchers have discovered that a strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria that humans contract from livestock was originally a…
Solved! Mystery That Stumped Ecosystem Modelers
Scientists show that predator/prey relationships make possible the rich biodiversity of complex ecosystems…
Omnibus License Plates Bill Heads to Governor
"In God We Trust", "Breast Cancer Awareness", "National Rifle Association", and Others Included in Bill…
Governor Visits Alaska Guardsmen
Governor Parnell traveled to Camp Atterbury, Indiana to visit with Alaska Army National Guard soldiers taking part in training, as…
Senator Murkowski Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Market
Senators Sherrod Brown, Scott Brown Join Bill Addressing Needless Waiting Game for Short-Sale Buyers…
Anthrax-Killing Foam Proves Effective in Meth Lab Cleanup
Sandia’s decontamination foam, developed more than a decade ago and used to decontaminate federal office buildings and mailrooms during the…
Inspired by Gecko Feet, Scientists Invent New Adhesive
AMHERST, Mass. – For years, biologists have been amazed by the power of gecko feet, which let these 5-ounce lizards…
Military Service Changes Personality, Makes Vets Less Agreeable
It’s no secret that battlefield trauma can leave veterans with deep emotional scars that impact their ability to function in…
In Sickness and in Health: Study Documents the Importance of Supportive Spouses in Coping with Work-Related Stress
The growth of two-income families and increasing levels of job stress are two of the most significant work trends affecting…