Newswise: Latest News

IU School of Law-Indianapolis Ranks 44th in the Nation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

In its first annual ranking of U.S. law schools , Super Lawyers Magazine ranks Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis as 44th in the nation.

Northwest Hospital Moves to Enviro-Friendly Generator

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

Northwest Hospital in Randallstown is among the first hospitals in the nation and first hospital on the East Coast to move to an environmentally-friendly generator to power its emergency electrical needs.

High Blood Pressure Easy to Miss in Children with Kidney Disease

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

Spot blood pressure readings in children with chronic kidney disease often fail to detect hypertension - even during doctor's office visits -- increasing a child's risk for serious heart problems, according to research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center and other institutions. A report of the findings appears online in the Journal of American Society of Nephrology.

Smartphone App Illuminates Power Consumption

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

A new application for the Android smartphone shows users and software developers how much power their applications are consuming. PowerTutor was developed by doctoral students and professors at the University of Michigan.

Saving the single cysteine: new antioxidant system found

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

We've all read studies about the health benefits of having a life partner. The same thing is true at the molecular level, where amino acids known as cysteines are much more vulnerable to damage when single than when paired up with other cysteines.

Gallery of Fluid Motion and Virtual Press Room Now Open

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

The virtual Press Room for next week's 62st Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) Division of Fluid Dynamics in Minneapolis is now open. See http://www.aps.org/units/dfd/pressroom/.

St. Jude Patients and Expert Chefs Join Forces to Create Gingerbread House

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients got a head start on the holiday season, and future architect degrees, by helping construct the hospital's signature gingerbread house with some expert chefs.

Why Holidays Don't Have to Be 'Happy'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Samuel Gladding is no Scrooge, but he is on a mission to redefine what it means to be "happy" during the holidays. Gladding, chair of the counseling department at Wake Forest University and an expert on family counseling, says research shows that it is the pressure to be happy that often leads to sadness and even depression during the holidays.

Pepperdine Wins Baylor University's MBA Ethical Leadership Case Competition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

MBA students from nine universities across the country competed in Baylor University's Ethical Leadership Case Competition Nov. 13. Pepperdine University earned the top spot for the second time in the event's three year history.

NIH Awards University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy $1.5 Million for Male Fertility Research

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy researcher looks at the adverse effects of environmental toxins on male fertility and disease.

Mountain Equipment Co-Op Among Top "Green" Retailers Worldwide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

A report by Ryerson University, Canada, highlights best environmental practices of 15 of the top eco-friendly retailers worldwide.

Dreaming of a Green Christmas?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Ryerson University expert offers tips on how to enjoy a more environmentally friendly holiday season.

Williams College Proves "Local" Is Affordable, Dining Services Supports Area Farms While Saving Money

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

On the front door of the Williams College dining services office -- a small grey clapboard house tucked in the middle of the school's campus in bucolic western Massachusetts -- staffers have placed a bumper sticker that reads "No Farms, No Food." It's a message the college takes to heart.

Temple University Leads Survey to Unite Insurers in Covering a Green Economy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Temple University's Fox School of Business and other leading academic institutions have joined with global insurers in a survey sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative that sheds new light on the industry's approach to sustainability and climate risks.

Sustainability, a Strategic Imperative for College Dining Services

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Sustainability is more than a buzzword within Williams College dining services; it's an imperative. One of the most important ways the college achieves sustainability is by reducing food waste and minimizing resource consumption -- a goal that is written into the department's systems, policies, infrastructure, and building design.

An Environmentalist in Favor of More Consumption

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Would the world be better if people consumed less? In his new book, Treasures of the Earth, University of Vermont professor Saleem Ali says no. He argues that disavowing consumption of oil, gems, precious metals, and minerals won't help in planning for a resource-scarce future.

The Greening of a Motor Pool

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Michigan Technological University's fleet of vehicles is going hybrid.

When It Comes to Imaging Supplies, There is No Excuse for Being Halfway Green

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Businesses of all sizes will be surprised to learn that by purchasing recycled toner cartridges you can help to keep 1.9 billion pounds of waste out of landfills annually while saving up to 50 percent on the cost of printing and imaging supplies annually.

Unaware and At-Risk

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

A new survey from the American Diabetes Association asked participants to rank which disease: diabetes, breast cancer or AIDS, was responsible for the largest number of deaths annually.

International Sports Star Undergoes Surgery, Regains Sight at UAB After Training Disaster

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EST

Baljit Singh was looking forward to 2010. The premier event in professional field hockey, the World Cup, is to be hosted in his native India next year. And Singh, 28, was the goalie on the Indian National Team. He was considered the best goalie in Asia, ranked fourth in the world. Until a practice incident on July 17 changed everything.

American Society for Indexing Golden Turkey Award For Palin's Going Rogue

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

The American Society for Indexing (ASI) wishes to present its Golden Turkey Award for misadventures in indexing to Sarah Palin and HarperCollins for Going Rogue.

Counselors Address Mental-Health Crisis in Developing Countries

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Worldwide, more than 450 million people live with unmet mental health care needs. Wake Forest University Counseling Professor Donna Henderson co-developed a training course with easy-to-follow lessons that helps nonprofessional community volunteers in developing countries respond to mental health issues.

Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger Counterparts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST

Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found.

Researchers Identify Role of Gene in Tumor Development

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine researchers have identified a gene that may play a pivotal role in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis

This Thanksgiving, Lug your Luggage Safely

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:35:00 EST

Carrying and Lifting Tips to Keep you Injury-free this Holiday Season