Thursday - November 21, 2024
Tipoffs on New England Newsletter for Friday November 08, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Combined USACE, Army Engineer Research & Development Center Teams Seek to Wipe Out Aquatic Nuisance
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: By Crystal Maynard, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists hydrilla - or water thyme - as the "world's worst invasive aquatic plant," and one specific strain of hydrilla is drawing the attention of federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Connecticut River hydrilla has pr  more

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Network Change Notification Filed By Frontier Communications of Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-577) on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Re: Network Change Certification Received The Southern New England Telephone Company DBA Frontier Communications of Connecticut (Frontier), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by  more

Journal of Zoological & Botanical Gardens Issues Research Articles in September 2024 Edition
BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 8 -- The Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers areas at the intersection of fauna and flora conservation, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2024 edition (Vol. 5, Issue 3): * Article - Behavioral Interactions and Mate Compatibility Influence the Reproductive Success of New England Cottontails (Sylvilagus transitionalis) in a Conservation Breeding Program * Article - Continuous Video Mo  more

Mayo Clinic Researchers Recommend Alternatives to Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids, According to Study
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Nov. 8 (TNSres) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia. Uterine fibroids are the major reason for the removal of the uterus by hysterectomy. However, Mayo Clinic researchers recommend minimally invasive treatment alternatives to hysterec  more

The electoral college still works
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 7 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Every four years, we Americans reacquaint ourselves with our unique institution, the Electoral College. Although it appears Donald Trump has re-won the presidency with both an electoral and a popular majority, it's worth reminding ourselves why this system exists. But before that, here is a brief refresher on the Electoral College. Each state is apportioned "electors" based on its congressional   more