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SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, Jun 01, 2011

Cell Phones: Assessing and Preventing Risks
Huffington Post (blog)
Q: How adequate do you think the science is to date? A: I'm cautious in reading the literature because many studies are poorly executed or biased. We need more research on the short- and long-term health effects. We don't know enough about long term ...
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Studies Refute Virus' Link to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
U.S. News & World Report
The authors of a new study published May 31 in Science find that the so-called XMRV viral pathogen spotted in human samples in the prior study (published by the same journal in 2009) likely got there as a result of "genetic recombination. ...
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Lawson named MISTI director
MIT News
Chappell Lawson, an associate professor of political science at MIT and a member of the MIT Center for International Studies, has been named director of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI). He succeeds Suzanne Berger, ...
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MIT News

SAIC-Frederick and Biomatrica Collaborate to Improve Molecular Analysis in ...
PR Newswire (press release)
"We are excited to be partnering with a leading scientific organization such as SAIC-NCI in developing new technologies for better management of critical biological samples in cancerresearch." SAIC-Frederick, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Science ...
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Aliah University: Past and Present
TwoCircles.net
The University shall also develop, with its rich resources and immense potential, Centres of Excellence for higher studies in classical languages, Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic culture, comparative religion, science and technology, professional and ...
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Mt. San Jacinto College professor studies alternative energy in Denmark
Press-Enterprise
Mason, a professor and chairman of the Department of Natural Sciences at Mt. San Jacinto College's Menifee Valley campus, and two of his students will join faculty and students from four other colleges on the National Science Foundation-funded research ...
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Canada-India Innovation Summit at Ottawa
Mangalorean.com
Carleton University is also home to the Canada-India Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, Trade and Policy aimed at raising awareness about bilateral studies and public diplomacy, and develop initiatives to build a better understanding of the ...
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Year-End Roundup | Social Studies, History, Geography and Civics
New York Times (blog)
... starting today with social studies, American history and civics, global history, economics and geography. Check back on Wednesday for science, health,technology and math and Thursday for language arts, literature, journalism and fine arts. ...
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New York Times (blog)

SQU innovation affairs officials meet ITA, IIC functionaries
Oman Daily Observer
Dr Tasneem Parvez, Dr Alia al Ansari and Dr Michel Claereboudt, Assistant Deans for Postgraduate Studies & Research in the colleges of Engineering, Science, and Agricultural and Marine Sciences respectively, have been designated as TechnologyTransfer ...
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Oman Daily Observer

SLIS grad student's work recognized by NSF with three-year researchfellowship
Indiana University
His current research focuses on how changes in communication structures andtechnologies affect scientific discourse and collaboration. Weingart said he became interested in the area of study while doing undergraduate work in history of scienceand ...
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Indiana University

Research and Markets: Reservoir Monitoring Handbook
Gamut News (press release)
May 31, 2011 (Business Wire) — Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/baac98/reservoir_monitori) has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's “Reservoir Monitoring Handbook” to their offering. ...
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Our Social Networks
Scranton Times-Tribune
... Teresa Marhelko, Pocono Lake, bachelor of science in information technology; Robert Markowski, Scranton, bachelor of science in business administration; Francesca Mazzeo, Wyoming, bachelor of science in professional studies; Corrin McAlarney, ...
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No More Pencils, No More Books: Technology-Driven Education in NJ Schools
NJ Spotlight
said Aaron Sams, a Colorado teacher who was the recipient of the 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence for Math and Science Teaching. His "flipped classroom" take on teaching melds computer and video technologies: Students watch lectures at home and ...
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UCSB Scientists Conduct Critical Research on Kelp
Daily Nexus
In sum, the continued use of satellite imaging technology in giant kelp research may pave the way for future studies, including colonization analysis of potential habitat patches as well as the role of neighboring patches. Further analysis of offshore ...
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10 Essential Books for Thought-Provoking Summer Reading
The Atlantic
From longevity science to robotics to cancer research, Stevenson explores the most cutting-edge ideas in science and technology from around the world, the important ethical and philosophical questions they raise, and, perhaps most importantly, ...
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Local students earn graduate degrees at Emporia State University
Emporia Gazette
Ashjan Shakir, instructional design and technology. Brian Ball, social studies education. Branden Ewertz, health, physical education and recreation. Brett Kochenower, English. Brandon Milner, earthscience. Caitlin Smith, art therapy counseling. ...
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DIA Announces Recipients of the Inaugural President's Award for Outstanding ...
Business Wire (press release)
... through the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), respectively. “CAPRISA 004 has been recognized as one of the top research studies of 2010,” says DIA Worldwide Executive Director Paul Pomerantz ...
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Align Technology Announces Commerical Availability of Invisalign in China
GlobeNewsWire (press release)
The symposium demonstrated the commitment to training and education shared by Peking University and Align Technology, and was a welcomed opportunity to share Invisalign case studies and techniques with Chinese orthodontists. ...
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3 Baltimore Co. seniors win environmental studies scholarships
ABC2 News
They include: Thomas Jones of Sparrows Point High School, Nneamaka Odum of Randallstown High School and Amanda Phillips of Western School of Technology and Environmental Science. "We are thrilled with the caliber of Baltimore County students pursuing ...
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Students in the News June 1
Post-Chronicle
WILLIMANTIC — The School of Education and Professional Studies and the Graduate Division at Eastern Connecticut State University held its 11th Annual Excellence Expo on May 4. Students presented their work on a variety of topics, including economics; ...
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Up in Smoke: Can Carbon Markets Help Reduce Forest Fires?
Ecosystem Marketplace
Numerous recent scientific studies have emerged on this issue in recent years, and different research methodologies have yielded different results. However, the general consensus that now appears to be emerging from researchers is that without new ...
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Ecosystem Marketplace

NSF grant to fund theoretical models of thermal conductivity
Nanotechnology News (press release)
Derek Stewart, senior research associate with the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technologyfacility, received the grant in collaboration with David Broido, professor of physics at Boston College. Accurate theoretical modeling of thermal transport in ...
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Fast forward
Frontline
The sprawling state-of-the-art campus of the university, designed by the Montreal-based architects Arcop International, offers courses in engineering and technology, computer and information science, management, arts and social sciences, journalism and ...
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Frontline

College and Community Innovation Program — Announcement of Applied Research...
Industry Canada (press release)
Federal government spending on science and technology is expected to reach a record $11.7 billion this year. I am also pleased to say that Canada leads the G7 in its support of higher educationresearch and development as a percentage of gross domestic ...
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Pentagon wants to spur a revolution in clean energy
Nextgov
Over the past two years, a slew of studies have raised alarms about the vulnerability of the nation's commercial electric grid, which is more than a century old in some parts of the country. A 2008 study by a Defense Science Board task force on the ...
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Bulgaria to Eliminate Official Recognition of Foreign Diplomas
Novinite.com
The Minister further informed the Bulgarian Economy and Energy Ministry has provided assistance in the use of part of the EU funds to establish a national research andscience center with five technology parks, aligned with European standards. ...
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Novinite.com

SECME announces 2011 Professional Learning Community Master
The Freeport News
SECME's mission is to increase the pool of historically under-represented and under-served students who will be prepared to enter and complete post-secondary studies inscience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), thus creating a diverse...
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The Freeport News

Novel explores spirituality, science debate in astrophysicist's search for ...
MMD Newswire (press release)
(MMD Newswire) May 31, 2011 - - With an educational background in science and technology (and an upbringing in spiritually rich southern India), VV Ram has always been intrigued with the conflicting worlds of science and spirituality. ...
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Carotech Highlights Palm Tocotrienol at IFT
Natural Products INSIDER
The company noted new and emerging research studies reveal natural full-spectrum palm tocotrienol complex offers more significant health improvement potentials, compared to the conventional vitamin E alpha-tocopherol. Carotech added clinical trials and ...
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Life-long learning vital for success, 200 graduates told
gulfnews.com
... business administration and applied science and technology. "The inaugural graduation ceremony of a university is a crucial event in its history," said Shaikh Nahyan. "Today's graduates are pioneers for what they have achieved in their studiesand ...
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gulfnews.com

Why golf technology should be reined in
Stuff.co.nz (blog)
But nowadays the need to keep up with endless technological improvements and all the competing science have brought an unnecessary complexity to the game. Yes the world changes, but has the evolution of golf technology been good for the game? ...
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Stuff.co.nz (blog)

Summer Reading List Released for Cheshire High School
Patch.com
The list of suggested books covers the genres of fiction, historical fiction, non-fiction, science, fine arts, math, social studies, fantasy/science fiction, mystery, biography, applied technology, business, world language and physical education. ...
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Montebello Unified School District names principal of $30 million high school
Whittier Daily News
Each academy is based on four components: Academic (English, math, science, social studies, etc.), Technical (career technical education courses), Work-based learning (internships, job shadowing and service learning) and Support Services (counseling ...
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Gunn High's 'STEM Slam'—The Coolest Homework Project Ever?
Patch.com
“I entered the STEMposium competition, [sponsored by the] Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, for this idea for the creative use of technology in the teaching of STEMS, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills," said Omainsky. ...
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Small Nuclear Reactors and US Energy Security: Concepts, Capabilities, and Costs
Journal of Energy Security
Though they have yet to be built and deployed, years of SMR research, including a two-decade experiment with the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II), a 20 MWe reactor at Argonne-West in Idaho, demonstrate the potential of such technology. ...
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New Coma Scale Detects More Wakefulness in Some Patients
Medscape
Steven Laureys, MD, PhD, head of the Coma Science Group in the Neurology Department at the University Hospital of Liège in Belgium, presented the report at the 21st Meeting of the European Neurological Society (ENS). "Worldwide, physicians measure ...
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Putting The 'Fuel' in Biofuels
Lab Manager Magazine
Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science andtechnology. The nation's first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. ...
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Girls Wanted in Telecom and IT
Channel Partners (blog)
Both of these girls are excellent A students in AP classes, including math and science. Their high school isn't much different than others in that those classes contain a balance of girls and boys. In many cases, the girls score higher. ...
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Everything you've heard about fossil fuels may be wrong
Salon
In their haste, however, many Greens have hyped studies that turned out to be erroneous. In 2010 a Cornell University ecology professor and anti-fracking activist named Robert Howarth published a paper making the sensational claim that natural gas is a ...
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Salon

Major Accomplishments at Rutgers University Under the Leadership of President ...
News from Rutgers
The university has secured prestigious grants to conduct vital research in health, science, transportation and homeland security. Moving Rutgers Athletics to National Prominence: In 2010, the Rutgers football program was ranked No. ...
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Waterloo ekes out medal in programming contest
ITWorld Canada
“The main reason I've participated in mainly for fun,” says Hanson Wong, a third-year undergraduate computer science student. “I've had enough competition experience, so applying for a job isn't really a problem for me.” Though still finishing his ...
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Professor explains some US economy trends
BYU Daily Universe
Earl Fry, professor of political science at BYU, answered these questions and highlighted future aspects of the United States in a lecture hosted by the David M. Kennedy Center for InternationalStudies on Thursday. “This past decade was a difficult ...
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BioMarker Strategies Appoints Glenn Miller to Board of Directors as Chairman
Business Wire (press release)
The company is located at the Johns Hopkins Science + Technology Park in East Baltimore. The development of the SnapPath™ system is supported with significant funding from the National Cancer Institute. For more information about BioMarker Strategies, ...
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Balancing apocalypse and utopia
Business Green (blog)
Expect plenty more reports and studies in the coming months stressing how all the sciencesuggests we remain firmly on track to trigger dangerous climatic 'tipping points' around the middle of the century. The challenge for the media, ...
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Molecular Mechanism of Selected Autophagy Elucidated | Scicasts ...
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