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10 Jan 12 - Science News

Doomsday clock ticks closer to midnight
Increasing nuclear tensions, refusal to engage in global action on climate change, and a growing tendency to reject science when it comes to major world concerns were cited as key reasons for the latest tick on the clock. "It is clear the change that ...

Whitehall 'threat' to future of science
The future of British science is under serious threat because its funding body is making “disastrous errors”, more than 70 senior academics have warned.

Call to promote science careers
Fewer than one in five children aged 10-11 aspire to a career in science, according to new research. The report found that although young people enjoy science at school and associate scientists with important work, they believe the subject offers a ...

National science conference commences
A three-day National Science Conference titled 'A Roadmap of Cutting Edge Technologies' opened at the Pir Mehr Ali Shah-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) on Tuesday.

When science is lost in translation: Lessons from California's Bay Delta ...
Yesterday, I posted this piece about the role of science in developing plans to solve environmental and public health problems.

Detroit Public Schools Highlight Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ...
10, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- As the North American International Auto Show kicks off, Detroit Public Schools is highlighting its many Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs, including: Detroit International Academy for Young Women has an ...

Cayman vents are world's hottest
By Matt McGrath Science reporter, BBC World Service The world's deepest known volcanic vents are also the hottest, a UK-led expedition has indicated.

'Sacred Science' to be screened in Ridgefield
"Sacred Science" filmmakers Nick Polizzi and Dan Bailey will be on hand for a post-movie Q&A Saturday at The Ridgefield Playhouse.

Philadelphia Announces Dates for 2012 Science Festival: 10 Days of Interactive ...
10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last year, the Philadelphia Science Festival brought together more than one hundred partners in an unprecedented collaboration highlighting the region's role as a worldwide leader in science and technology innovation ...

'Geek' perception of computer science putting off girls, expert warns
One of the world's leading computer scientists, Professor Dame Wendy Hall, has warned that girls are increasingly shunning her subject at school and university.

The Utterances of Hollywood Celebrities: Why We Need Better Science Truth ...
Needless to say we need better truth detectors to help the public discern between fact and falsehood in the realm of health, medicine and science. I'm happy to learn that such responsible detectors are on the rise with such organizations as the ...

Cannabis Science Entering a Potential $80bil Cancer Drugs Market
10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 21, 2011 Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS.OB) reported many critical ailments of which the Company has identified as part of its ongoing mission to capture the market share.

Infosys Science Foundation announces winners of Infosys Prize 2011
BANGALORE: The Infosys Science Foundation announced the winners for its 2011 Prize, recognizing achievements in five areas of scientific research - Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social ...

Science once again knows more than prohibitionists
Marijuana does not impair lung function—at least not in the doses inhaled by the majority of users, according to the largest and longest study ever to consider the issue, which was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

India, France sign pacts on three science projects
Bangalore, (IANS) India and France will soon jointly work on three international science projects in the field of mathematics, informatics and immunology to strengthen cooperation between their research institutions.

Vycor Medical, Inc. Acquires Sight Science Limited, a Highly Complementary ...
Sight Science was established in 2009 based on the research of Professor Arash Sahraie at the University of Aberdeen. Sight Science, which is owned jointly by Prof. Sahraie and the University of Aberdeen, provides an interactive computer-based therapy ...

Science Weekly Podcast: Stephen Hawking at 70
The Guardian's science correspondent Ian Sample spoke to Peter Stringfellow, who describes Hawking as his "all time hero" and once had the pleasure of chatting to him at his eponymous nightclub in London's Covent Garden.

Four Utah professors are recipients of Governor's Science Medals
Four professors from Utah State University and the University of Utah are among recipients of the Governor's Science Medals for 2011.

In Other Worlds: Science Fiction and the Human Imagination by Margaret Atwood ...
Margaret Atwood's essays on the origins of science fiction show she is as much a keen reader as she is a creator, says Kevin Barry.

Science Is the 99 Percent
By George Musser | January 10, 2012 | AUSTIN—A regular feature of American Astronomical Society conferences is an evening lecture on the state of science funding. Let's just say it's not a great date night. There have been happy counterexamples, ...