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Drought Conditions Slow the Growth of Douglas Fir Trees Across the West
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- Written by Kat Kerlin Kat Kerlin
- Published: 08 August 2016 08 August 2016
Davis, California - Whether growing along the rim of the Grand Canyon or living in the mist with California’s coastal redwoods, Douglas fir trees are consistently sensitive to drought conditions that occur throughout the species’ range in the United States, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of California, Davis.
Study finds brain connections key to reading
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- Written by Anne Trafton Anne Trafton
- Published: 08 August 2016 08 August 2016
Cambridge, Massachusetts - A new study from MIT reveals that a brain region dedicated to reading has connections for that skill even before children learn to read.
USDA Announces Reopening of Brazilian Market to U.S. Beef Exports
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached agreement with Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil's action reflects the United States' negligible risk classification for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and aligns Brazil's regulations to the OIE's scientific international animal health guidelines.
"Media Contagion" Is Factor in Mass Shootings
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- Written by Super User Super User
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Denver, Colorado - People who commit mass shootings in America tend to share three traits: rampant depression, social isolation and pathological narcissism, according to a paper presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention that calls on the media to deny such shooters the fame they seek.
Mars Petcare Settles False Advertising Charges Related to Its Eukanuba Dog Food
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- Published: 04 August 2016 04 August 2016
Washington, DC - Mars Petcare U.S., Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely advertised the health benefits of its Eukanuba brand dog food. Specifically, the FTC alleges that the company claimed, but could not prove, that a 10-year study found that dogs fed Eukanuba could extend their expected lifespan by 30 percent or more.