New Geomorphological Index Created For Studying Active Tectonics Of Mountains Sep 16, 2008
The main use of this new index is that it establishes a close relationship between this, the land forms, and direct evidence of active faults , El Hamdouni explained. A seismic map for southern Spain. (Science Daily)
Male-specific Neurons Directly Linked To Gender-specific Behaviors Sep 13, 2008
This research represents one of only a few examples presenting direct evidence for sexually dimorphic mechanisms that underlie gender-specific behavior and is the first to identify a specific cluster of cells that initiate courtship. The researchers include Ken-ichi Kimura, Iwamizawa Campus, Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa, Japan; Tomoaki Hachiya, Iwamizawa Campus, Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa, Japan; Masayuki Koganezawa, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; Tatsunori... (Science Daily)
Is Momin Khawaja a terrorist? Sep 13, 2008
The defence also says that despite a wealth of intercepted conversations among the plotters, hundreds of e-mails and evidence from five Crown witnesses -- including Mohammed Junaid Babar, a former al-Qaida operative whose testimony helped convict five British men in the U.K. bomb plot in 2007 -- the Crown has no direct evidence showing Khawaja knew of the London bomb plot. Canadian authorities can thank London's Metropolitan Police and the British Security Service, the country's spy agency, for... (Canoe.ca)
Neanderthals beat mammoths, so why not us? Sep 10, 2008
Most notably among the new studies is what researchers say is the first ever direct evidence that a woolly mammoth was brought down by Neanderthal weapons. Margherita Mussi and Paola Villa made the connection after studying a 60,000 to 40,000-year-old mammoth skeleton unearthed near Neanderthal stone tool artifacts at a site called Asolo in northeastern Italy. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Genetic Variants Associated With Vitamin B12 Sep 9, 2008
The researchers do not have direct evidence that people who carry the gene variant suffer from any cognitive or other adverse affects of low B12 levels. This study was supported by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. (Science Daily)
Teacher gets death for killing student Sep 6, 2008
Absence of an eye-witness or direct evidence of the depraved act of the teacher did not deter a bench comprising Justices Arijit Pasayat and Mukundakam Sharma from sending him to the gallows, as it had no doubt about his guilt on a reading of the circumstantial evidence in the case supported by the last seen with theory ... Rejecting the plea of the accused that there was no direct evidence to link him to the rape-cum-murder, the Bench said in most of these cases, there was seldom an... (India Times, India)
Federal government will review Arctic ice seals Sep 6, 2008
Vincent-Lang, the state's endangered species coordinator, said the state objects to the polar bear listing in part because it contends there is no direct evidence that Alaska or world polar bear populations have declined. The state also takes issue with the conclusion that polar bears could be endangered within the "foreseeable future," one of the thresholds for a protective listing. (Juneau Empire)
Sierra Leone: Witness Links Charles Taylor to RUF's Issa Sesay Sep 5, 2008
When the defence counsel asked to know the basis of the witness' knowledge of these events, whether they were based on hearsay or direct evidence, prosecution counsel explained that the basis of his knowledge will be determined without disclosing the witness' identity at some point in the course of his testimony. At a point, prosecution made an application to continue the examination of the witness in private session as the questions she intended to ask will identify the witness. (allAfrica.com)
Police look for motive in Lincoln Way robbery Sep 5, 2008
"We have no direct evidence to indicate it was specific but it appears there is more specificity than randomness," said Capt. Thomas Lepore of the Windsor Police Department (WPD) on Sept. 3. He said the WPD is eager to find the motive because they do not like to have random acts of violence occur in Windsor. (Windsor Journal, CT)
First Direct Proof Of How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage Sep 4, 2008
Past studies had suggested that higher levels of a key signaling protein, beta-catenin, were connected to osteoarthritis, but there was no direct evidence to confirm it, or to suggest its role ... The newly designed beta-catenin conditional activation (cAct) mice represented the first proper tool to study the effect in a live animal, and offered the first direct evidence of a pathway hinted at in the gene mapping studies. (Science Daily)
Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage Sep 4, 2008
Previous research suggested that higher levels of signaling protein called beta-catenin were associated with osteoarthritis (OA), but there was no direct evidence to confirm that link. The University of Rochester Medical Center team genetically engineered mice with high levels of beta-catenin and found the mice lost most of their articular cartilage -- the protective layer that covers the ends of bones within joints. (Health-Finder)
Reliable Crown evidence lacking, defence says in B.C. abduction case Sep 3, 2008
In her final argument to the court, lawyer Chandra Corriveau said direct evidence is sparse and circumstantial evidence abounds in the Crown's case against Sam Tuan Vu, one of five men charged with kidnapping and confining university student Graham McMynn more than two years ago ... "There is little direct evidence," Ms. Corriveau told Mr. Justice Arne Silverman, who is hearing the case without a jury. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Smoking During Pregnancy A 'Double-edged Sword' In SIDS Sep 2, 2008
25, 1998) The first direct evidence that a tobacco-specific cancer-causing substance is transmitted to developing fetuses when a pregnant woman smokes was revealed here today (Aug ... (June 2, 2008) A new study provides the most direct evidence that there exists a causal link between smoking during pregnancy and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. (Science Daily)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Sep 2, 2008
But a recent report by the National Institutes of Medicine says flat out that the FDA doesn't need direct evidence of human harm to stop sales of dangerous supplements. It's enough to establish the danger using animal or test-tube studies, or even with reports of problems from similar products. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Deafness breakthrough as doctor grows Aug 31, 2008
There is intense interest in cell replacement strategies to ameliorate the effects of inner ear disease, but until now we didn t have direct evidence indicating we could make a functional sensory hair cell, Dr Brigande said. We have the first step down: we can induce functional sensory hair cells to form. (Times Online)
Nature Materials Aug 29, 2008
The data also provide direct evidence of very slow spin-dephasing, which should prove crucial for the development of organic spintronics. Current issue. (Nature News Service)
New Role For Natural Killers Aug 28, 2008
Professor Kaye said: "Other researchers have suggested in the past that NK cells might not always be good for you, but we now have the first direct evidence that this can actually be the case. Although we have worked on an infectious disease, the same is likely to be true for NK cells in cancer. So, in practical terms, it means that we need to consider more carefully exactly how we use therapies that affect NK cells, to maximize their beneficial role.". The new findings also open up the... (Science Daily)
Collision of galaxy clusters captured by astronomers Aug 28, 2008
The separation between the material shown in pink and blue therefore provides direct evidence for dark matter and supports the view that dark matter particles interact with each other only very weakly or not at all, apart from the pull of gravity. One of the great accomplishments of modern astronomy has been to establish a complete inventory of the matter and energy content of the Universe. (EurekAlert!)
Ron puts brakes on own driver Aug 27, 2008
"The fact is he wasn't fined and the council only issues fines based on direct evidence from our traffic inspectors and not third parties," he said. Mr Dickson recommended that a personal driver would reduce his stress in finding legal car parking spaces and could even take on a mobile administrative role, but Cr Clarke refused to consider the option. (Gold Coast News)
Probation given in animal cruelty case Aug 27, 2008
"What you had was, the puppies were in her care when these actions happened with no direct evidence to show exactly what she did," Mauldin said. Even so, prosecutors asked the judge to order Council to serve jail time. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Killer Carbs: Scientist Finds Key To Overeating As We Age Aug 23, 2008
19, 2003) Scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered the first direct evidence in mammals that a chemical intermediate in the production of fatty acids is a key regulator of appetite, according to a report in. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Farm killers convicted Aug 22, 2008
A fourth man, Joseph Mashaba (27), was acquitted on all charges because of a lack of direct evidence against him. De Beer, who sustained numerous injuries and a broken collar bone, was forced to take the robbers to a nearby township with his own household goods loaded into his car. (iAfrica.com)
Jihadi soldier not a terrorist: Lawyer Aug 20, 2008
Greenspon said the Crown has failed to show any direct evidence linking Khawaja to the 2004 fertilizer bomb plot in the U.K., the conspiracy that underpins all seven terrorism charges Khawaja faces under Canada's Anti-Terrorism Act. "Nowhere in all the evidence does it point to any participation of Momin in bombing a nightclub, a shopping centre, British Telecom or a railway," Greenspon told the court, referring to the targets of the U.K. plot. (Canoe.ca)
The Anthrax Files Aug 18, 2008
Following the release of the FBI s public case against Ivins, the New York Times editorialized that there is no direct evidence of his guilt and decried the lack of hard, incontrovertible proof. The Washington Post called the case admittedly circumstantial. (The American Conservative)
Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems Aug 18, 2008
However, there's still no direct evidence linking PFRs to any of these diseases, Dellinger said. Studies have shown that more than 500,000 Americans die of cardiopulmonary disease linked to breathing fine air particle pollution every year. (Health-Finder)
McLaughlin's order of detention Aug 17, 2008
There is no direct evidence to indicate that he was watching child pornography at the time. However, the nature of such an embarrassing and risky type of conduct at an office would indicate the Defendant is willing to take a substantial risk to act out upon his pursuit of sexual gratifications. (Odessa American, TX)
Transgender Bias Suit Against Library of Congress Could Change Federal Policy Aug 16, 2008
Schroer's counsel, Sharon M. McGowan of the ACLU, argues that admissions by the supervisor, statements and actions of the colleagues the supervisor consulted about whether to rescind the job offer, and e-mails and documents created at the time of the decision present "direct evidence" of discriminatory intent. Despite Robertson's earlier ruling on the sex stereotyping claim, District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Taylor, representing the library, contends, "First and foremost, transsexuals... (Law.com)
Compartment Syndrome Aug 16, 2008
A tonometer may be used to directly measure pressure in a compartment, giving direct evidence of the condition. Imaging studies which may be used include plain x-rays to evaluate for fractures, and Doppler ultrasound to assess the integrity of the arteries and veins of the limb. (Suite101.com)
Slipping Through Cell Walls, Nanotubes Deliver High-potency Punch To Cancer Tumors In Mice Aug 16, 2008
4, 2007) In nanoscience's version of a David-and-Goliath story, scientists are reporting the first direct evidence that carbon nanotubes have powerful antimicrobial activity, a discovery that could help fight. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Kermit man held without bond Aug 16, 2008
"There is no direct evidence to indicate that he was watching child pornography at the time. However, the nature of such an embarrassing and risky type of conduct at an office would indicate the defendant is willing to take substantial risk to act out upon his pursuit of sexual gratifications," according to the court order. Efforts to reach Platt and McLaughlin's attorney, Richard Alvarado, were not successful Friday. (Odessa American, TX)
* Police step up security after spate of shootings Aug 15, 2008
We have yet to discover any direct evidence proving that Wang Chun-wei is related to the shootings, but we need to find him as soon as possible, especially now that he has become a major organized crime figure in the Taichung area, the police chief said. Police said Wang Chun-wei, Chen Yung-chih (i) and Chang Hung-jih (iN) began working together last September, when they tried to blackmail a Taichung businessman who won NT$200 million (US$6. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Study Shows Continued Spread Of 'Dead Zones' Aug 15, 2008
10, 2004) Scientists have found the first direct evidence linking large-scale coastal farming to massive blooms of marine algae that are potentially harmful to ocean life and. (July 17, 2008) Record-setting "dead zones" in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay appear likely this summer, according to new forecasts. (Science Daily)
Most Direct Evidence of Dark Energy Detected Aug 12, 2008
"This is the most direct evidence of dark energy.". SHARE RELATED. (National Geographic)
Large reservoir of mitochondrial DNA mutations identified in humans Aug 12, 2008
Dr. Samuels commented: "These new clinical measurements have given direct evidence for the widespread incidence of pathogenic mitochondrial DNA mutations in the human population. These findings emphasize the pressing need to develop effective ways to interrupt the transmission of these mutations to the next generation.". . (EurekAlert!)
The Case Still Isnt Closed Aug 10, 2008
But many of Ivins's former colleagues are unconvinced, noting unanswered questions about the FBI's scientific tests, most of which have not been peer-reviewed, as well as the lack of direct evidence showing Ivins actually mailed the fatal letters. Despite repeated searches, for instance, the FBI could not find any trace of the deadly anthrax in Ivins's home, cars or clothing. (Newsweek)
Defence dismisses alleged terror plot as fantasy Aug 9, 2008
"When it comes to direct evidence against [the accused], there's almost nothing there," said Mr. Chernovsky, alluding to the brief appearances his client made in the hundreds of conversations the RCMP intercepted, 81 of which were played in court and formed the bulk of the Crown's evidence. The perverse and often baffling plans of the alleged ringleader that were heard in wiretap evidence included beheading the prime minister, training with AK-47 assault rifles on the backs of snowmobiles and... (Globe and Mail)
"When is a life-threatening disease not worth treating? When something else will kill you first."The Price of SurvivalBy William Saletan Aug 9, 2008
In men age 75 years or older, the USPSTF found no direct evidence of benefits of prostate cancer screening. However, the USPSTF was able to establish an upper bound for the potential magnitude of the benefit of treating screening-detected prostate cancer in this age group, by extrapolating from evidence of treatment for clinically detected prostate cancer in this age group. (Slate)
'Anthrax killer' Aug 8, 2008
On the other hand there is very little direct evidence. A trawl through his private emails found no admission of guilt. (BBC News)
Metabolic Insight To Illuminate Causes Of Iron Imbalance Aug 8, 2008
31, 2005) The first direct evidence that a single protein is critical in the cellular export of iron may help to explain human hemochromatosis, researchers report in the March issue of Cell. . (Science Daily)
Plot a 'delusion,' youth not involved: lawyer Aug 8, 2008
In terms of direct evidence implicating his client, "there is almost nothing there," he said. In June, the Crown played hours of wiretap conversations for the court, but the defendant was heard speaking in only a few of them. (National Post)
Identifying the anthrax killer Aug 8, 2008
But there is no direct evidence of his guilt. Because Ivins killed himself before he could be indicted, there will be no opportunity for an adversarial testing of the FBI's conclusions. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
After suicide, prosecutors reveal circumstantial anthrax case Aug 7, 2008
""What the public demanded today was concrete evidence," he said. "Instead, it was deluged with everything but. "Taylor defended the investigation as "a chain of evidentiary items that, assembled together, leads to one reasonable conclusion. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stone Age Milk Use Began 2,000 Years Earlier Aug 7, 2008
"It's the earliest direct evidence for milk use anywhere," said lead study author Richard Evershed, professor of biogeochemistry at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Evershed and his team analyzed more than 2,200 ceramic vessels from late Stone Age sites across Turkey, southeastern , and the Middle East. (National Geographic)
Justices OK Juror Challenges Involving Prosecutor From Controversial Training Tape Aug 5, 2008
Saylor also said that Cook had advanced direct evidence of "actual, purposeful discrimination," and thus the 1965 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Swain v. Alabama provided a more applicable framework than Batson. "I believe that McMahon's recorded admissions concerning consistently applied unconstitutional practices and impermissible attitudes toward jury selection raise the question of whether there is any basis to believe that he experienced some change of heart that could have caused him to... (Law.com)
Greek mummy found in lead coffin Aug 5, 2008
The also might be washed with water and wine and treated with olive oil, but direct evidence for embalming practices and aromatics that might have been mixed into the oil has been less clear, the researchers wrote. "Never before [have] such embalming substances been shown for this time period in Greece," said Rhli's colleague Christina Papageorgopoulou of the University of Zurich, who did much of the analysis and initiated the study of the mummy after coming upon the sarcophagus two years ago. (MSNBC -- Politics)
George not guilty of murder Aug 3, 2008
Defence counsel William Clegg QC pointed out the prosecution case was circumstantial and said there was no direct evidence that George was the killer. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Illegal immigration declines, report says Aug 1, 2008
"They offer no direct evidence that fewer undocumented immigrants are attempting to come to the United States, or that fewer of them are getting in, or that more of those already here are leaving the United States as a result of enforcement efforts," said Cornelius, who has studied the impact of border enforcement over the past 15 years. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
First Indication For Embalming In Roman Greece Jul 31, 2008
15, 2008) A 40,000-year-old tooth has provided scientists with the first direct evidence that Neanderthals moved from place to place during their lifetimes. The tooth, a third molar, was formed when the. (Science Daily)
'Chicken And Chips' Theory Of Pacific Migration Jul 31, 2008
A recent study claimed to have found the first direct evidence of a genetic link between ancient Polynesian and apparently pre-Columbian chickens from archaeological sites in Chile, supporting the idea that there was extensive contact between Polynesia and South America and that chicken and `chips' had been traded in opposite directions. The current work challenges this conclusion however, by generating DNA data from 41 native Chilean chicken specimens, and comparing these with over 1000 modern... (Science Daily)
Judge allows disputed evidence Jul 26, 2008
Earlier in the trial, Greenspon suggested the Crown should be relying on direct evidence from jailed members of the fertilizer bomb plot to prove Khawaja's connection to the group. But yesterday, the judge said getting truthful testimony from the prisoners is unrealistic. (Canoe.ca)
Early Exposure To Tobacco Smoke Causes Asthma And Allergy Jul 25, 2008
25, 1998) The first direct evidence that a tobacco-specific cancer-causing substance is transmitted to developing fetuses when a pregnant woman smokes was revealed here today (Aug. 24), at a national meeting. (Science Daily)
Indonesian crash pilot on trial Jul 24, 2008
The terms of the report mean it cannot be used as direct evidence in the case, but prosecutors are expected to focus on Mr Komar's actions during those critical moments before landing. Many of those on board the Garuda airliner were journalists, diplomats and officials accompanying Australian then-Foreign Minister Alexander Downer on a visit to the city. (BBC News)
Judge Sets Bond at $500G for Mother of Missing Florida Tot, Police Name Her 'Person of Interest' Jul 23, 2008
On cross examination, Melich admitted he didn't have any direct evidence that Casey Anthony played a part in her little girl's disappearance. Investigators used cadaver dogs to search the child's grandparents' yard last week after a neighbor told them Anthony had asked to borrow a shovel around the time her daughter Caylee was last seen. (Fox News)
Can Indoor Tanning Prevent Cancer? Jul 23, 2008
"To my knowledge, there is no direct evidence that tanning booth use is related to lower cancer risk, but if the tanning booth supply UV-B, vitamin D levels should increase in general."I don't know what the regulations are (if any) regarding the types and amount of radiation from tanning booths. It is also important to note that if there truly is benefit to having higher vitamin D, the vitamin D could be gotten in a supplement, though probably at higher levels than are available generally in... (Click2Houston, TX)
Rwanda:Swedish Police Arrest Key Genocide Fugitive Jul 21, 2008
"There was a lot of both forensic and direct evidence against this man and they decided to release him as investigations were still going on," said Karugarama, who also doubles as the Attorney General. Ahorugeze is said to have been very active in meetings that used to convene at Bar Nyenyeri in Gikondo, meetings that plotted the wiping out of all Tutsis who resided in the area. (allAfrica.com)
Court may spill secrets of Treasury Jul 19, 2008
Treasury argued the executive summary was a cabinet document because it had been prepared for submission to cabinet even though there was no direct evidence of this. As the whole report had never gone to cabinet, Treasury needed another argument to keep it secret. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Lead Plaintiff Pick Rejected as Merely 'Pawn of Counsel' Jul 17, 2008
"[D]espite all of this speculation, Monster provides no direct evidence that any putative class member actually knew about option backdating at Monster before the scandal became public on June 12, 2006," he said. "This failure of Monster to produce evidence of a single class member who had actually figured out what Monster claims so many class members would have figured out is telling.". (Law.com)
British Showers Most Wasteful And Inconsiderate In Western Europe, Survey Suggests Jul 17, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 17, 2008) Water-wasting and uncaring about gels, shampoos and soap going down the plughole: that's how the British emerge from a survey on showering habits of western Europeans. Women in Britain are particularly guilty of wasting shower water and not caring about contaminants, says the report for the Royal Society of Chemistry. (Science Daily)
China study: Children, coal don't mix Jul 15, 2008
"This study provides direct evidence that the Chinese government's action to shut down a polluting power plant had measurable benefits on the development of children," said Frederica Perera, lead author of the study and the director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health in New York. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Mitochondrial Cholesterol Makes Response To Chemotherapy Difficult In Hepatic Cancer Jul 15, 2008
22, 2004) Researchers at Yale and Syracuse Universities found the first direct evidence for a mutation in mitochondrial DNA that directly affects blood pressure and cholesterol. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Closing coal-burning power plant in China and improved cognitive development in children Jul 15, 2008
"This study provides direct evidence that governmental action to eliminate polluting coal-burning sources benefits children's neurodevelopment," said Frederica Perera, DrPH, professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the Mailman School of Public Health, director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, and lead author of the study. "These findings have major implications for environmental health and energy policy as they demonstrate that reduction in dependence on coal for... (EurekAlert!)
Our View: Our torture teachers Jul 13, 2008
Now comes the most direct evidence. The New York Times unearthed a 1957 document, an article from the Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine titled "Communist Attempts to Elicit False Confessions from the Air Force Prisoners of War" by a sociologist working for the Air Force. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Jul 8, 2008
But a recent report by the National Institutes of Medicine says flat out that the FDA doesn't need direct evidence of human harm to stop sales of dangerous supplements. It's enough to establish the danger using animal or test-tube studies, or even with reports of problems from similar products. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Plasma, LCDs blamed for accelerating global warming Jul 3, 2008
Direct evidence that the Baby Bonus is impacting on the environment. (1). (ABC Online)
Statins have unexpected effect on pool of powerful brain cells Jul 3, 2008
D., provides direct evidence for an effect of statins on brain cells. "There has been a great deal of discussion about a link between statins and dementia, but evidence either way has been scant," said Goldman, a neurologist who led the team. (EurekAlert!)
