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Scabby naves: Barnacles bind to ships using clot-like glue
Hitchhiking on the surface of a boat hull can be a rough ride, but barnacles seem to do it with ease. How are they able to hang on so tightly? Researchers have been studying the composition of super-strong barnacle glue for years, and a new analysis of the cement reveals that it has many of the same properties as a human blood coagulant , factor XIII, which helps to form scabs. [More]
Scientific American Friday, October 16, 2009

Carbonation Has a Taste
[ The following is an exact transcript of this podcast. ]If you’ve ever craved an ice-cold soda, you know that sometimes you’re just looking for something that tastes…fizzy. If that sounds odd, scientists have discovered that carbonation actually has a flavor. And that our taste buds can sense CO2. [More]
Scientific American Friday, October 16, 2009

Field experiment on a robust hierarchical metropolitan quantum cryptography network
A hierarchical metropolitan quantum cryptography network upon the inner-city commercial telecom fiber cables is field in Wuhu, China. The whole implementation including the seven-user networking links and the corresponding application software for instant netmeetings shows a big step toward the practical user-oriented network with a high security level.
Eurekalert.org Friday, October 16, 2009

Super sticky barnacle glue cures like blood clots
Barnacles are a major problem for the shipping industry. Working out how they stick to boat hulls is of major economic importance. On Oct. 16, 2009, Dan Rittschof from Duke University publishes his amazing discovery that barnacle glue cures in the same way that blood clots. "Barnacle glue polymerization is a specialized form of wound healing," says Rittschof.
Eurekalert.org Friday, October 16, 2009

In the Loop: Miss Manners Has Advice for the Troops
Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal , head of NATO forces in Afghanistan, has long advocated a strategy that includes making sure the troops can get closer to and ensure the safety of the country's civilian population.
Washington Post Friday, October 16, 2009

Warming harms mental health
An increase in the number of people, particularly children, suffering mental health issues will be one of the most severe impacts of climate change, experts warn.
Science Alert Friday, October 16, 2009

In Milliseconds, Brain Zips From Thought To Speech
Researchers had the rare chance to learn more about how speech works by testing patients with electrodes embedded in their brain. The study found it takes the brain less than half a second to cue up what the mouth is about to say.
NPR Friday, October 16, 2009

What are coral reef services worth? $130,000 to $1.2 million / ht / yr: Experts
(Diversitas) Experts concluding the global Diversitas biodiversity conference today in Cape Town described preliminary research revealing jaw-dropping dollar values of the "ecosystem services" of biomes like forests and coral reefs -- including food, pollution treatment and climate regulation.
Eurekalert.org Friday, October 16, 2009

Forest pursues 'dark sky' status
An official bid is submitted to see a south of Scotland forest become the first "dark sky park" outside the US.
BBC Friday, October 16, 2009

Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks and Disease
A report issued by the Institute of Medicine concluded that secondhand smoke significantly increased the risk of cardiovascular problems.
International Herald Tribune Friday, October 16, 2009

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