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Making Sense of Climate Change: A Communications Challenge
Michigan Tech News
Swanston is director of the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, a partnership between Michigan Tech and the US Forest Service. He studies changes in forest ecosystems related to climate change and their impact on forest management decisions. ...
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Michigan Tech News
Research Shows Large Number Of Toddlers Online
Huffington Post
These surprising figures come from a report by the Sesame Workshop's Joan Ganz Cooney Center, a nonprofit organization focused on the advancement of children's literacy through new technologies. The Cooney Center pulled their data from seven studies ...
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Dr. Lilla McManis to Head Hatch's New Research Division
TMC Net
The research will be compiled from the real time studies conducted in actual classrooms in order to help determine the best practices for technology in early education for pre-schoolers. In a release, Ginny Norton, president of Hatch said that, ...
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Frost & Sullivan Applauds Affymetrix' Technology Legacy and Expansion Into New ...
Marketwire (press release)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - March 17, 2011) - Based on its recent analysis of the life science research tools market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Affymetrix, Inc. with the 2011 North America Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership of the Year Award ...
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Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. Names Jeffrey A. White Director of Medical Center ...
PR Newswire (press release)
White has over 15 years of leadership experience in medical research and information technology, including working for the National Science Foundation, Certification Commission for Health Information Technology, Environmental Protection Agency, ...
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Lasers to nudge space junk out harm's way
ABC Science Online
There are more than 19000 objects larger than ten centimetres orbiting the Earth, and studies warn the problem's getting worse. Now a report on the pre-press website arXiv.org by a team of researchers at NASA's Ames Research Center, claims commercially ...
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ABC Science Online
Berkeley Lab scientists take a look at systems biology and cellular networking
Eureka! Science News
Systems biology is a holistic approach to the study of how a living organism emerges from the interactions of the individual elements that make up its constituent cells. Embracing a broad range of disciplines, this field of science that is just ...
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Eureka! Science News
User First Founder Leslie Chacon to Offer Expert Insight on Eye Tracking at ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Recent quantitative studies have shown wide variation in engagement with advertising on apparently similar websites. Based on this research, Chacon will give publishers tips on how to make their sites more appealing to advertisers without alienating ...
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Top 5 Global Pharmaceutical Company Selects NewCardio's QTinno for 2 Upcoming ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Fully automated ECG analysis, empowered by QTinno, will be delivered by the ECG core lab of a top 3 Clinical Research Organization (CRO) under the terms of an existing Master Services Agreement with NewCardio. The studies start in March and are ...
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Council on Competitiveness Showcases Power of High Performance Computing in ...
PR Newswire (press release)
The report, "From Safety Performance to EcoBoost Technology: HPC Enables Innovation and Productivity at Ford Motor Company," studies how HPC and computer-aided engineering is helping Ford Motor Company lead innovation in the industry. ...
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Oxford Scientist Calls for CERN-like Facility to Study Climate Change
HPCwire
The international organization CERN studies particle physics, but there is no equivalent group dedicated to the issue of climate change. Palmer argues the time has come for such a facility. Palmer is a Royal Society Research Professor at Oxford ...
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Andrew Waterhouse
Castanet.net
“And there are many parallels to be drawn between the research and lab facilities at his university and what UBC's goals are in terms of establishing a strong wine studies program here in the Okanagan." The free presentation by Waterhouse is at 3 pm in ...
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Cassini Sees Seasonal Rains Transform Titan's Surface
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The observations released today in the journal Science, combined with earlier results in Geophysical Research Letters last month, show the weather systems of Titan's thick atmosphere and the changes wrought on its surface are affected by the changing ...
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The interpretive flexibility of oil and gas pipelines: Case studies from ...
Power-Gen Worldwide
To analyze the varying socio-technical factors influencing (and being influenced by) the BTC and TAGP projects, the author drew from insights from science and technology studies, mainly the concepts of technological systems, interpretive flexibility, ...
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Important funding for nanomedicine research to improve diagnosis and treatment
FirstScience
By Canadian Institutes of Health Research Toronto (March 16, 2011) – Seven new research projects on regenerative medicine and nanomedicine received $16 million in funding. The studies, co-funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and ...
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The Importance of Pediatric Auditory Research
Newswise (press release)
“We know that while cochlear implants have profoundly affected the rehabilitation of deaf children, the conditions that best support the use of this technology need more in-depth study with large samples of children who are tracked over a long period ...
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Marco Academy organizers: Overcoming obstacles and 'pursuing the dream'
Marconews
We hired four teachers and filled openings for art, social studies and physical education. We believe we have also found a highly qualified candidate for the science position,” he said. Pellant explained that since the school will have the eyes of the ...
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Dr. Vishal Goyal announced SPoC(Punjab Colleges) by Infosys Technologies
Online PR News (press release)
A three-day “Train the Trainer” workshop on Life & Communication Skills was organized by Department of Computer Science, Punjabi University, Patiala in collaboration with Education and Research department, Infosys Techologies. ...
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AUD organizes IT Symposium DODS 2011
AME Info
The Ministry has accredited the university's programs in Architecture, Business Administration (both undergraduate and graduate), Communication and Information Studies, Engineering, Information Technology, Visual Communication and Interior Design, ...
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Wind and solar can reliably supply 25 percent of Oahu's electricity need, new ...
EurekAlert (press release)
However, this baseline study is an essential first step for the Interisland Wind Project. It shows that the technology may present challenges but these can be overcome. The questions now are financing, environmental impact and whether the effected ...
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'Be flexible while making decisions'
Times of India
ALLAHABAD: The two-day workshop organised on the topic - Business etiquette and creative decision making by School of Management Studies, MNNIT, Allahabad concluded on Thursday. In her address, prof Lilavati Krishnan, department of humanities and ...
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MIIS panel to discuss disaster in Japan
Monterey County Herald
Masahide Kokubun, deputy director of the Research Promotion Bureau at the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and a student at MIIS. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to a fundraising drive to support relief ...
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A tech analyst's job is to separate fact from fiction
Globe and Mail
Duncan Stewart has been researching technology since 1990, and writing about it in the media since 1999. A former pension/mutual/hedge fund manager, he now directs tech research at Deloitte Canada, and lives in Toronto.
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Inovio Pharmaceuticals Reports 2010 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results
PR Newswire (press release)
Another partner, ChronTech Pharma AB, initiated a Phase IIb clinical study of its ChronVac-C® DNA vaccine for hepatitis C virus (HCV) delivered by Inovio's proprietary electroporation DNA vaccine delivery technology in combination with standard of care ...
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"Whatever We're Doing Isn't Working," CSIS's James Lewis Says
GovInfoSecurity.com
Jim Lewis, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is among the foremost experts on government IT security matters, and in testimony Wednesday before the House Homeland Security Committee, provided a 2010-2011 time line of ...
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GovInfoSecurity.com
2010 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences Professor Christopher Pissarides to ...
ACN Newswire (press release)
As a research university, HKUST focuses on five areas of frontier research nano science and technology; biological sciences and biotechnology; electronics, wireless and information technology; environment and sustainable development; ...
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Myrexis to Provide Update on Heat Shock Protein 90 and Cancer Metabolism ...
GlobeNewsWire (press release)
The posters will highlight key preclinical findings from two of Myrexis' oncology programs: MPC-3100, its fully synthetic, orally-bioavailable, non-geldanamycin heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibitor, which is completing Phase 1 clinical studies in ...
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MSU receives EPA grant for air pollution research
MSU State News
“In the past, a lot of studies were looking at one pollutant at a time,” said Harkema, a university distinguished professor of pathobiology and diagnostic investigation. “We're really looking at the real-world mix.” MSU recently was named one of four ...
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New Research selected by LSE Library: Social science sites of the week
By Heather Dawson
Social science sites of the week. Social media and the Japan crisis. Horrifying news from Japan for links to news stories and social media sources see this page from New York Public Radio which has a comprehensive collection of links. ... Inter-American development bank launch new blogsQuality education is possible - Learn how countries of Latin America and the Caribbean can take advantage of information and communication technologies to improve education ...
New Research selected by LSE Library - http://lselibraryresearch.blogspot.com/
Small-scale support counts for social science in Africa ...
By AfricanBrains
Any solutions will require better scientific understanding and effective application of both new and traditional technologies. But scientific advances alone will not lead to development: people and their societies are far too complex ... are small in scale — for example writing workshops to help young researchers to publish, organised by the African Studies Association of the UK, or partnership schemes to support the exchange of scientists and research between regions. ...
AfricanBrains - http://www.africanbrains.net/
Gene Therapy Trial For Advanced Parkinson's Disease Shows Promise ...
By Teacha Hamilton
The lead investigator of the study was Dr. Andrew Feigin, associate professor of neurology and molecular medicine at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, NY, and the trial was funded by Neurologix. Early development of the therapy was done by Dr. Michael Kaplitt and Dr. Matthew .... Stay on top of the essential trends and best practices within your sector through fresh daily news, exclusive reports and industry resources from world-leading sources. ...
Life Sciences Research News - http://scicasts.com/lifesciences/blog
Collective Action & Property Rights News: This Week's Posts
By CAPRi
EMPLOYMENT: Post-Doctoral Research Fellows at German Institute of Global and Area Studies. The institute is currently accepting applications for 2 post- doctoral Research Fellows in political science and economics. ... CALL FOR PROPOSALS: African Union Research Grants. The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities articulated in Africa's Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) and its ...
Collective Action & Property Rights News - http://news.capri.cgiar.org/
Study: Google's Android faster than iPhone | The Daily Caller ...
“It's not that Apple doesn't care about speed, but Google is fanatical about it, ” Guy Podjarny, chief technology officer of Blaze, told Bloomberg. Natalie Kerris, a spokeswoman for Apple, told Bloomberg that Apple regards the tests as ...
The Daily Caller - Breaking News,... - http://dailycaller.com/
CSUCI > News Releases - CI to host STEM Expo at Ventura County ...
... sciences, liberal studies, teaching credentials, and innovative master's degrees. Students benefit from individual attention, up-to-date technology, and classroom instruction augmented by outstanding faculty research. ...
CSU Channel Islands News - http://www.csuci.edu/news/
UW's IT Connect News – March 2011: Mobile UW Available for ...
By uwess
UW's IT Connect News – March 2011: Mobile UW Available for Androids. Here's the UW information technology news recently posted on the IT Connect Web site. Billing Relief for Calls or Texts to Japan for AT&T Customers japan map .... The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has received National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) funding to support 8 fellowships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during the 2011 fall semester (Aug- Nov). ...
UW Earth & Space Sciences - http://uwess.wordpress.com/
User First Founder Leslie Chacon to Offer Expert Insight on Eye ...
By admin
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2011 Everyone knows placement in advertising matters, but now eye tracking technology is shedding new light on how and why. User First, LLC, an industry-leading pr. ... User First is a user experience research firm that offers usability consulting and full-service research studies . User First has helped Fortune 500 clients improve not only user performance and efficiency but they have also helped clients uncover key drivers of the emotional ...
Business News - http://prbusinessnews.com/
New M&R study on internet casinos
By Mito
Gambling News March 17th, 2011. The Dublin-based research company Research and Markets has released a new study of the online casino sector, examining the main issues surrounding this dynamic and growing element in the global gambling ... In recent years, online casino companies have embraced the capabilities of the internet, whether in terms of advanced technologies, techniques for attracting new players, developing highly liquid playing networks, or delivering ever more ...
Reviewed-Casinos.com » Gambling News - http://www.reviewed-casinos.com/
NU contracted for X-ray security | The Huntington News
By The Huntington News
By Zack Sampson, News Staff. Backscatter X-ray units are used primarily in airports to provide high-quality images of passengers' bodies, but the US Department of Homeland Security has joined with multiple research institutions, including Northeastern University, to test the use of such ... It was a collaborative effort between multiple organizations including Raytheon, American Science & Engineering, Inc., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Siemens Foundation. ...
The Huntington News - http://huntnewsnu.com/
Heart Damage Improves, Reverses After Stem Cell Injections in a ...
By admin
Hare's study assessed the effect of stem cell injections differently from other studies of post-heart attack stem cell treatment. His team measured contractility, scar size and structural changes of the heart. "Studies of bone marrow cell therapy for ... The association has strict policies to prevent these relationships from influencing the science content. Revenues from pharmaceutical and device corporations are available at www.americanheart.org/corporatefunding. ...
El noticiero - U.S. News - http://senoritaruth.com/prnewswire/
Studies on heart disease and stroke prevention overlook ethnic ...
By Dintz
Major clinical studies that evaluate prevention strategies for heart disease and stroke fail to consider a participant's ethnicity, a factor that can more than double the rate of death in some groups, according to research led by St. ...
Technology, iPhone, Mobiles,... - http://www.dintz.com/
Biotech Sector Close-up from Investorideas.com for Marc - Thursday ...
In that light, small player Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD ) is betting that its medical technology, Hemopurifier® may offer solutions. Human studies have documented the ability of the Hemopurifier® to safely reduce viral load in both Hepatitis-C virus (HCV) .... Disclosure : The Investorideas.com is a third party publisher of news and research Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. ...
Stock Newsletters - http://stockreads.com/
Miniature wearable PET scanner ready for use | Medical Design ...
The researchers describe the tool and validation studies in the April 2011 issue .... and Battelle, a nonprofit, applied science and technology organization. Visit Brookhaven Lab's electronic newsroom for links, news archives, graphics, ...
www.mdtmag.com/.../device-sectors-anesthesiology-and-pulm...
Google News - Aging Research | Sage Crossroads
For example, in the Princeton group's baboon research, current studies are ... an IU Center for Aging Research center scientist, a geriatrician at Wishard, ... The technology and aging research projects are funded by the National ...
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University Communications e-Clipsheet » Science/Research
Permalink · Filed under: National news,Science/Research,UW Experts in ... Vital Signs: UW study shows simple dose of empathy closes racial gap in pain treatment .... “ TomoTherapy, established in 1997 based on technology with UW-Madison ...
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Studies on for use of technology to benefit poor - Zawya
Studies, technology, benefit, poor. ... All Companies People News Research Projects Funds MENA Web .... grant through NYUAD and is one of three projects spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering. ...
www.zawya.com/.../Studies%20on%20%20for%20use%20of...
Iowa State research center wins grant to study asteroid deflection ...
ISU CoE News. ... has won its first research contract to study and develop technologies to mitigate the threat posed by asteroids. ...
news.engineering.iastate.edu/.../iowa-state-research-center-win...
African Centre for Technology Studies - The Council for ...
»The CBI blog is focused on providing the latest news and information on agricultural ... Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State and to the ... Joe deVries, head of crop research at the Alliance for a Green Revolution ...
www.whybiotech.com/?tag=african-centre-for-technology...
Applied Science Laboratories Releases Revolutionary Eye Tracking ...
Now with ASL Results the research process has been streamlined further, ... is the ideal choice for eye tracking studies ranging from academic to market research. .... You are currently reading Technology Today, an EIN News publication. ...
tech.einnews.com/article.php?pid=350100
TU Delft among global leaders in terms of - Science|Business - The ...
News & Analysis: Related News ... ScoreboardThis was revealed in the University- Industry Research Cooperation (UIRC) Scoreboard 2011 published this week by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University. ...
www.sciencebusiness.net/news/74868/RssFeeds.aspx
TU/e among world top in research partnerships with industry ...
TU/e is still among the world's ten best-performing research ... published this week by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University. ...
w3.tue.nl/en/news/news_article/?tx_ttnews%5Btt...cHash...


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