Success in community college aided by comprehensive case management, study finds
New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that students who participated in the full comprehensive case management program were significantly more likely to stay enrolled and to graduate within six semesters.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/uond-sic010818.php
What species is most fit for life? All have an equal chance, scientists say
There are more than 8 million species of living things on Earth, but none of them -- from 100-foot blue whales to microscopic bacteria -- has an advantage over the others in the universal struggle for existence. In a paper published Jan. 8 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, a trio of scientists report that regardless of vastly different body size, location and life history, most species are equally 'fit' in the struggle for existence.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/scoe-wsi010818.php
Nutrition Today publishes expert commentary on high-quality carbohydrates and physical performance
A report about high-quality carbohydrates and physical performance was recently released in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition Today. The report focuses on commentary that took place during an expert panel. The results of the report suggest that balanced diets high in natural, carbohydrate-rich foods, including nutrient-dense potatoes, may be optimal for improving performance among elite endurance athletes.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/fi-ntp010818.php
Tropical Cyclone Ava moving away from Madagascar
NASA's Terra satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Ava as it continued moving away from the island nation of Madagascar. Ava was located in the Southern Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of the country.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/nsfc-tca010818.php
Powerful Tropical Cyclone Irving examined with GPM
On Jan. 8, Tropical Cyclone Irving was hurricane-force in the Southern Indian Ocean. The Global Precipitation Measurement Mission or GPM core satellite passed overhead and measured cloud heights and rainfall rates in the powerful storm.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/nsfc-ptc010818.php
ACA Medicaid expansion resulted in fewer hospital closures, especially in rural areas
The findings indicate the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act was positively associated with improved hospital performance and a substantially lower likelihood of hospital closure especially in rural markets and counties where residents were largely uninsured adults prior to Medicaid expansion.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/uoca-ame010818.php
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