New York Faces Major Storm Surge Rise by Century
A Boston meeting of the American Geophysical Union reports that New York City could see seven foot storm surges as often as every 4-5 years if sea levels rise 1 to 3 feet by 2090. The study cautions barrier islands could fail and low-lying areas including Manhattan and Brooklyn could flood, with heat days rising to 28-81 annually and millions affected. The final report is due next year.
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Europa Ocean Too Harsh for Life Researchers say thick ice limits energy for life forms
AP reports scientists challenge the idea of oceans beneath Europa's ice supporting life. NASA Galileo data suggested possible oceans, but a six mile ice layer blocks sunlight. Caltech scientists Kirschvink and Gaidos say only simple organisms might survive, perhaps using rust or other energy sources.
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Gene therapy trial for hemophilia at Pittsburgh
Don Miller, 50, with hemophilia A since birth, becomes the first patient to receive a vein injection of a Chiron Corp. gene therapy at UPMC designed to make his body produce clotting factor VIII, potentially eliminating needle treatments. Researchers note the therapy uses a cleaned virus shell to deliver the protein and cites promising animal results.
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Shuttle heads back to Earth from space station
Discovery's seven astronauts wrap up a six day link with the international space station ahead of a Sunday return to Earth around 2 a.m. They unloaded two tons of gear, made repairs, installed mufflers to cut fan noise, and prepared to eject Starshine, a mirrored educational satellite, before reentry.
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