Jan 1st, 2009 · It's the first day of 2009, and Melissa Block has a preview of some events and trends expected for this year. Vic Fischer, who worked on Alaska's state constitution a half-century ago, talks with Block about the celebration of 50 years of statehood. Park ranger Helen McKenna Uff says it's going to be a big year at the Edgar Allan Poe Historical Site in Philadelphia as Poe fans celebrate the poet and writer's 200th birthday. Lynn Dornblaser of the global research firm Mintel shares her top five flavors for 2009: lavender, cactus, persimmon, masala and chimichurri. Finally, Nicholas Staddon of Monrovia Co. — a leading producer of plants in the U.S. — shares his garden pick for 2009. He says small is big this year: Look out for the Baby Pete Agapanthus.
Keywords: global · celebration · Melissa Block · birthday · research · Alaska · Writer · constitution · Preview · Philadelphia · 2009 · poet
Dec 29th, 2008 · Gay young adults have one of the highest rates of suicide attempts, and kids who are rejected by their parents have the most problems. New research says when a parent is neutral about a son or daughter being gay, or even only mildly critical, that goes a long way in reducing a child's risk.
Keywords: suicide · Child · Gay · research · daughter · adult · tolerating
Dec 26th, 2008 · Shade-grown coffee is sometimes called "bird friendly coffee," but a new paper in the journal Current Biology suggests that the plantations also help maintain the genetic diversity of native tree species. Study author Shalene Jha discusses the research and its implications.
Keywords: Journal · research · species · native · genetic · biology · plantation · diversity · coffee · emCurrent · Shalene Jha
Dec 22nd, 2008 · A group of 14 technology companies, including Johnson Controls and 3M, have banded together to seek funding for research, development and production of new automotive battery technology. The group is seeking $1- to $2 billion in federal funding for the venture.
Keywords: products · federal · companies · research · automotive · technology · Venture · 3M · battery · Johnson Controls
Dec 19th, 2008 · New research suggests the trend of paternal care in bird species may have been passed down by their ancient relatives: dinosaurs. In analyzing fossilized dinosaur nests and bones, researchers found evidence that males may have been the caregivers.
Keywords: evidence · research · species · fossil · dinosaurs · Dad · ancient · male · caregivers
Dec 19th, 2008 · What do graphene and autophagy have in common? They were two of the hottest topics in scientific literature this year. David Pendlebury, citation analyst with Thomson-Reuters, looks at the most-cited scientific papers of 2008, and explains why the research was so noteworthy.
Keywords: Kings · research · 2008 · Literature · noteworthy · scientific · citation · graphene · autophagy · David Pendlebury · Thomson Reuters
Dec 18th, 2008 · A proposed USDA rule would require cows that produce milk labeled as organic to spend plenty of time out on pasture land, grazing on grass. Research suggests cows that eat grass, clover and alfalfa produce milk higher in healthy omega-3 fatty acids than cows that eat concentrated feed made of corn.
Keywords: organization · research · fatty · pasture · concentrations · Healthy · acid · USDA · omega · Alfalfa · clover
Dec 18th, 2008 · You'd have to be dedicated to your work to set yourself aflame for "research purposes" — but author Kevin Conley did just that. His new book catalogs his four years spent following Hollywood stuntmen.
Keywords: Trial · research · Hollywood · catalog · Stuntmen · Kevin Conley
