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SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, Jul 21, 2011


It's not rocket science!
RDH
Treating periodontal disease with lasers over a period of many years has allowed us to follow numerous case studies. The result of such experience and extensive research is a panoramic view of the development of laser technology, and very convincing ...
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Research studies new threats, water recyclability
The Packer
Bob Whitaker, chief science and technology officer for the Produce Marketing Association,Washington, DC, said much work needs to be conducted on noroviruses. He said scientists haven't developed an effective norovirus test. ...
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City Tech Wins Grant To Build NASA Partnership To Prepare Students for ...
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
As a result, City Tech students majoring in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are working as full-time interns for eight to 10 weeks this summer on researchprojects with NASA and Goddard Institute for Space Studies ...
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Rock-paper-scissors gamers 'mimic each other'
BBC News
By Jason Palmer Science and technology reporter, BBC News Players of the "rock-paper-scissors" game unconsciously mimic the actions of their opponents, a study suggests. The result is surprising because advantage is gained in the game by acting...
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BBC News
Applied botany is a centre of excellence
Times of India
MANGALORE: The vision group on science and technology, departments of IT/BT, science andtechnology of state government has recognized department of applied botany of Mangalore University as centre of excellence to carry out studies on conservation and ...
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Struggles of Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Lack of Access to Life-Saving ...
PR Newswire (press release)
JDRF is the leader in research leading to a cure for type 1 diabetes in the world. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes scienceworldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure ...
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MIT Japan 3/11 Initiative raising funds, awareness
MIT News
Pat Gercik, associate director of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) program within the Center for International Studies, is the 3/11 Initiative's program coordinator and overseer of fundraising efforts. ...
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College news: July 14, 2011
BlueRidgeNow.com
Brenda M. Owens graduated Summa Cum Laude from Montreat College's School of Professional and Adult Studies in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. She was recently named Hicks Anderson Outstanding Business Graduated at the college's ...
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Temple researchers will investigate methane gas from Marcellus Shale drilling
Temple University News
Michele Masucci, associate professor and chair of geography and urban studies in theCollege of Liberal Arts, and Nicholas Davatzes, assistant professor of earth and environmental science in the College of Science and Technology will serve as ...
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Temple University News
Grant to continue real-life research at Pitt
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The initial grant supported nearly 2500 research studies over the last five years, said institute spokeswoman Jennifer Yates. Those projects included work on a brain-computer interface that would enable amputees to control prosthetic limbs with their ...
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WMMNA: The Science Of 'Makeshift' Art In Brazil
PSFK
Gambiologia is the 'science' that studies this form of creative improvisation and celebrates it by combining it with electronic-digital techniques. Gambiologia is also the name of a collective of artists – Fred Paulino, Lucas Mafra and Paulo Henrique ...
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Knox College receives $1.3 million gift for faculty position
Galesburg Register-Mail
Dooley's research focuses on the advantages of using small teams to solve programming problems. He also studies historical topics in cryptology, which is the use of computers for secret codes. Dooley is researching 20th century American cryptologists ...
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2011 NSREC Focuses on “The Science of Signage”
Sign Builder Illustrated (press release)
The 2011 NSREC will provide topical research and presentations in four key areas that impact signage: Science, Technology, Art/Advertising and Regulation (STAR initiative). Each of these four topical areas will serve as the focus for NSREC for the next ...
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Research and Markets: Remote Sensing and Global Environmental Change: Playing ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)
This book presents the fundamentals of remote sensing technology, but rather than containing lengthy explanations of sensor specifications and operation, it concentrates instead on the application of the technology to key environmental systems. ...
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New enterprise plan at UCL aims for 500 new companies
Science Business
In the 2009/10 academic year, it generated more than £10 million in researchsponsorship from UK industry. Its technology transfer company UCL Business earned more than £4 million in licensing income. The university co-funded more than 100 PhD...
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Science Business
Health Informatrics Institute chief brings experience to the job
Sault This Week
She has undertaken several pan-Canadian research studies in collaboration with Canada Health Infoway, the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Patient Safety Institute related to the use of Electronic Medical/ Health Records in Canada and is ...
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Corps of Engineers closing Louisiana science office
NOLA.com
Louisiana officials say they refused to sign a cost-share agreement committing the state to pay 35 percent of the science office's 10-year, $100 million budget, because the agreement did not allow the state to veto the office's budget or studies the ...
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NOLA.com
Invention contest cites “Sibol” Award winners from region 10
Philippine Information Agency
The Regional Invention Contest was one of the many activities of the National Science andTechnology Week (NSTW) celebration along the theme, “Nasa Siyensiya ang Pag-asa,” Alamban added. (DOST/PIA-10)
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7 Diseases You Can Learn About From a Genetic Test
LiveScience.com
The company says it reviewed scientific studies and identified four genes related to body weight, body mass index or body fat that had also been implicated in how people responded to diet and exercise. These genes are involved in the breakdown of ...
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LiveScience.com
MPs probe science behind bogus gov booze guidelines
Register
The Commons Science and Technology Committee says it wants to find out more about the evidence base, how these sources could be improved, and how the UK compares to other countries. One aspect absent from the call for submissions is the close ...
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Philips Sonicare Launches Two Revolutionary New Oral Health Care Products ...
PR Newswire (press release)
STAMFORD, Conn., July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The number one dental professional recommended power toothbrush brand, Philips Sonicare, is leveraging years of science-basedresearch to expand its product portfolio beyond power toothbrushing for the ...
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Facebook paints clear portrait of your personality
AZ Central.com
Sherry Turkle, a professor of the social studies of science and technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said people who spend a lot of time online actually may be more isolated from the world than in touch with it. ...
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Advocates Attempt to Advance Regenerative Medicine with Introduction of HR 1862
Genetic Engineering News
This has been a busy month in stem cell research. A Tokyo University of Scienceteam published data in PLOS ONE showing how it used mesenchymal and epidermal stem cells from mouse embryos to grow a set of fully-formed teeth in mice. ...
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Genetic Engineering News
Ibermática and Barcelona Digital study the influence of foods on health and ...
Basque Research
... evidence bases analyses, results validation and decision-taking in the procedures for studies and scientific trials regarding research into the beneficial properties of foods and their influence on heath. Developing this technology falls within the ...
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Robot seal Paro comforts Japan tsunami victims
CNET
Developed by Takanori Shibata at Japan's National Institute of Advanced IndustrialScience and Technology (AIST), Paro has been used in nursing homes in Japan and overseas since 2003; eight generations have been produced. Studies have shown that Paro ...
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CNET
NFTE Philadelphia Joins Quorum Strategic Partner Alliance: Increases ...
Genetic Engineering News (press release)
As a Quorum Strategic Partner, NFTE Philadelphia joins 25 other organizations from Pennsylvania,New Jersey and Delaware that share the Science Center's mission of supporting tech-based entrepreneurship and innovation. The Strategic Partner Alliance is ...
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