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15 May 12 - Science News
Scientists exaggerating risks of cuts to federal research programs: Goodyear
Concern about cuts to two federal science programs, which are being described as a "disaster" by senior researchers, has been overblown, says the minister in charge of the Harper government's research policy.
Scientists stage mock funeral outside parliament in funding protest
More than 100 scientists took part in a mock Victorian funeral procession in Westminster on Tuesday morning to protest against a science funding policy they claim "puts the future of British science in mortal danger". The scientists staged a rally ...
Scientists and Religion
I find it surprising that most scientists, believers and nonbelievers alike, refuse to apply their critical thinking skills to matters of religion.
My Conversation With the Dalai Lama: The Convergence of Science and ...
To find the peace of mind that alone can replace this aimless search which has led to an epidemic of stress, anxiety, and drugs -- legal and illegal -- the Dalai Lama is looking to science (specifically neuroscience) to convince a skeptical, ...
World's science funders announce Global Research Council
After a string of regional preparations and a three-day summit at the headquarters of the US National Science Foundation (NSF) in Washington DC, the leaders of some 50 research agencies yesterday announced the establishment of the Global Research ...
Science is a driving force behind human progress: O Ibobi
Imphal, May 15 2012: The five-day long Science Meet, 2012 which was jointly organized by Manipur Science and Technology (MASTEC), Imphal, STFM, MAPS, MACA and GENIM concluded today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal.
American Studies, Bronx Science prevail, punch ticket for PSAL boys volleyball ...
BRONX SCIENCE 2, BROOKLYN TECH 1 Bronx Science boys volleyball coach Jeremy Bassie admits he's “pretty stoic” on the sidelines, but with his second-seeded Wolverines trailing No.
Reliv Brings Science of LunaRich to Northern California on Saturday
By Reliv International, Inc. WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 15, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- This Saturday Reliv International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RELV), will host "The Science of LunaRich," an informational presentation featuring the scientists and leaders behind ...
New Science Center Residents Set Their Sights on Asian Market
PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Two firms with ties to the Asian marketplace have located at the University City Science Center's Port business incubator in Philadelphia, Penn. PrimBio Research Institute, a biotech company ...
The Anti-Science Streak in Federal Marijuana Policy
Pretending otherwise is every bit as much an affront to science and empiricism as the most ill-informed denial of evolution or climate change.
Female force in tech start-ups
The University of Wollongong's overall student population is half female but only 5 per cent of those studying computer science are women, says Elizabeth Eastland, the university's director of technology transfer and research. This lags courses such as ...
Tasmanian joins ranks of science greats
By Damien Larkins (Cross media reporter) A Tasmanian has been honoured with an invitation to join the ranks of great scientists like Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. Oceanographer Trevor McDougall, formerly with the CSIRO, has been invited to ...
Mock Mars rover takes test drive in the desert
NASA's newest Mars rover won't touch down on the Red Planet until August, but scientists are already testing out the vehicle's desert driving skills.
UPEI hopes science fair will draw future students
UPEI is hosting the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Charlottetown this week and the university is hoping the event will attract future students.
Why American Science Shares Got Crushed
What: Shares of X-ray inspection systems specialist American Science & Engineering plunged 17% today after its quarterly results disappointed Wall Street.
Science shrinking cost of clothes that clean themselves
IT sounds like a stitch-up - but Victorian scientists really have invented "self-cleaning" clothes. The fabric coating repels dirt and grease and is touted as more water-repellent than other protective materials - even Teflon.
Chabot Space & Science Center Braces For Astronomical Triple Play
OAKLAND, Calif., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Astronomers and volunteers at Chabot Space & Science Center are preparing for expected crowds over the next couple of weeks when three major astronomical events take place, beginning this weekend ...
Big data is worth nothing without big science
Big science, which bridges the gap between knowledge and insight, is where the real value is. by Alex Yoder May 15, 2012 10:43 AM PDT Editors' note: This is a guest column.
Making Science Cool
by Tim Gillie A 14-year veteran science teacher at Clarke Johnsen Junior High School has been named Teacher of the Year for 2012 by the Tooele County School District.
Fibrocell Science, Inc. and Top University Investigators Form Scientific ...
EXTON, Pa., May 15, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fibrocell Science, Inc. announced today the formation of the Clinical Investigations for Dermal Mesenchymally-Obtained Derivatives (CIDMOD) Initiative ( www.
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