SCIENCE News, Studies, Research, Technology, Oct 27, 2011

Cmed Technology Allows BioPharma to Speed Study Setup While Using Fewer Resources PR Newswire (press release) "BioPharmaceutical and research companies want eClinical technology to let them manage more trials with greater speed, higher quality and without increasing resources," said Cmed CEO Dr. David Connelly. "The survey data confirms that the traditional ... See all stories on this topic »

Arrowhead Research Appoints Bruce Given M.D. Chief Operating Officer MarketWatch (press release) ... scientific studies, our ability to successfully develop drug candidates, the timing for starting and completing clinical trials, rapid technological change in our markets, and the enforcement of our intellectual property rights. Arrowhead Research ... See all stories on this topic »

BRAZIL: Science students offered study abroad grants University World News These range across the sciences but have a heavy emphasis on fields with obvious immediate industrial applications such as engineering, energy research, aerospace, biomedicine and information technology. The programme will give priority to students... See all stories on this topic »

Ellman International Highlights Scientific Presentations at Recent ... PR Newswire (press release) The Pelleve® Wrinkle Reduction System and the Surgitron® Surgical Systems were used in the research studies and procedures discussed in the presentations. "I am pleased with the continued recognition that Ellman's technology provides outstanding... See all stories on this topic »

New Study Shows Superior Accuracy of FORE-SIGHT Oximetry MarketWatch (press release) Three additional studies demonstrating the benefits of the Company's FORE-SIGHTtechnology were presented at the ASA meeting and another four studies regarding FORE-SIGHT applications were presented at the adjoining meeting of the Society for ... See all stories on this topic »

Taconic and Oncodesign(R) Announce Agreement to Co-Promote and Co-Develop ... MarketWatch (press release) The combination of these four technological platforms results in a unique and innovative translational research approach in a risk-sharing approach between partners. About Taconic Taconic is a leading provider of life sciences solutions to researchers ... See all stories on this topic »

Tonghua Special: TCM set to go global through Jilin research China Daily Genome research on herbs is also expected to provide evidence of TCM functions that lays the foundation to go abroad, they added. The collaboration between leading Chinese genomics scientists and local high-tech biomedicine makers will explore new ways ... See all stories on this topic » China Daily

Exercise Your Right To A “Younger,” Fitter You! Naples Daily News That's because new research from the Norwegian University of Science andTechnology shows that middle-aged people who exercise regularly can be as fit as a younger person. “This study found evidence that a physically active 50-year-old can be as fit as ... See all stories on this topic »

Vehicle-to-grid technology: Electric cars become power-grid batteries. Scientific American (blog) People need to have faith in V2G technology and see it as complementing, rather than disrupting, their lifestyles,” Sovacool says. That's a sentiment echoed by Richard Hirsh, a Professor of History,Science and Technology Studies, ... See all stories on this topic » Scientific American (blog)

Theralase Successfully Expands Cancer Destruction Applications MarketWatch (press release) Roger Dumoulin-White, President and CEO of Theralase stated, "This new researchexpands the application of Theralase's patented PDC technology in the cancer field and introduces the potential for a successful impact on two devastating forms of cancer;... See all stories on this topic »

Drexel-Led Team Joins Collaborative Effort to Advance Semiconductor Technology Media Newswire (press release) The Semiconductor Research Corporation in conjunction with the National ScienceFoundation, has awarded $20 million to a dozen groups of researchers that will examine the use of new materials, devices and architecture to revolutionize the ... See all stories on this topic »

Kill Your Television - The Downside of Technology Huffington Post (blog) The research showed that infants and babies raised in bilingual environments retain a capacity for language discrimination and facility that those raised in monolingual environments do not retain. Other studies show that babies from bilingual ... See all stories on this topic »

Research Reports for Linear, Costco, NIKE, Juniper, Walt Disney & Cirrus Logic MarketWatch (press release) Based on their studies, top traded stocks with significant insider trading activities usually outperform those without insider trade activities. (Read full report by clicking the link below, you may need to copy and paste the full link to your browser. ... See all stories on this topic »

IU study reveals older students boost earnings Indiana Daily Student Sue Smith, corporate executive for Advanced Manufacturing and Technology with IvyTech Corporate College, said research studies like the one conducted by IBRC help her communicate the importance of education to employers and employees. ... See all stories on this topic »

Republic Studies Jet, Flight-Slot Sales to Reap $113 Million BusinessWeek “Whether desperation or necessity, Republic's plans today underscore the limited number of options it has to shore up a very fragile balance sheet,” said William Swelbar, a research engineer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's air transportation ... See all stories on this topic »

Computer scientist seeks the real meaning of language PhysOrg.com In September, Hirschberg won a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to study deception in speech across cultures. Her work also has received support from the National ScienceFoundation, Department of Homeland ... See all stories on this topic » PhysOrg.com

People with insomnia face increased risk of heart attack; poor sleep linked ... New York Daily News "Sleep problems are common and fairly easy to treat," said Lars Erik Laugsand, lead researcher from the Norwegian University of Science andTechnology Department of Public Health in Trondheim. "So it's important that people are aware of this connection ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Tech Industry Urges Congressional Supercommittee to Seize Opportunity to Spur ... PR Newswire (press release) Programs that support basic scientific research, improve our infrastructure, protect our intellectual property and create a 21st century workforce are smart investments. Finally, government spending is unsustainable. We all face difficult decisions ... See all stories on this topic »

Voice-activated iPhone could snarl laws on drivers' texting Montreal Gazette While voice texting technologies are too new to have been the subject of muchresearch, studies of drivers who talk on cell phones have shown increased distraction risks, even when drivers use hands-free devices. Currently, 34 states have banned ... See all stories on this topic »

Harnessing the Earth, the atom and the leaf MIT News For example, a 2009 study from MIT's Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change found that a major global push to replace fossil fuels with biofuels, advocated by many as a way to counter greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, ... See all stories on this topic »

Greythorn Finds Optimism in IT and Telecoms Recruitment Market MarketWatch (press release) Recent Studies by Greythorn Show Positive Trends for Salaries and Demand Within the Telecoms and IT Recruitment Industry in the UK and Ireland. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Oct 27, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- IT and Telecoms recruitment company ... See all stories on this topic »

College Of Ag & Life Sciences Alums Honored Wallace's Farmer Stewart graduated in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural biochemistry. He works as a research associate at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, Calif. The institute's research in molecular biology and genetics, ... See all stories on this topic »

UCSC Ranks Third in Worldwide University Research Influence City on a Hill Press In 2008, the astronomy and astrophysics department received a topresearch influence ranking among US universities, while the physics department received a top US ranking in 2007. In 2001, UCSC was ranked second worldwide in physical sciences research. ... See all stories on this topic » City on a Hill Press

New Ethics Program in the Works Lab Manager Magazine Two well-known Virginia Tech researchers from the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences who previously collaborated on studiesinvolving lead contamination in water are now co-developing an interdisciplinary graduate... See all stories on this topic »

JOBS FOR MATHEMATICIANS: REALITY OR FARCE! Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Applied mathematicians and computational scientists work for federal and state governments, the military, financial services, scientific research and development services, and consulting services specializing in management, science, andtechnology ... See all stories on this topic »

Lung Cancer Deaths Unchanged by Annual Chest X-Rays Fox News Alvarez said he thinks this study should be a kickstart for a new policy on lung cancer screening. “This study confirms findings from previousresearch. What needs to be done is to implement a policy utilizing CT scan technology that teaches hospital ... See all stories on this topic » Fox News

Mac lovers more productive than PC users Fortune The report goes on to offer six steps IT departments can take to "ease Macs into their enterprises" and three case studies of companies that have done so successfully. "Stand in the way," Forrester concludes, "and you will eventually get run over. ... See all stories on this topic »

8 Research and Development Projects for New Orthopedic & Spine Technology Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute has partnered with the Cleveland-based medical device company ImageIQ for joint replacement research using three dimensional imaging analytics to enhance orthopedic implant wear studies. ... See all stories on this topic »

Facility here targets breast reconstruction STLtoday.com The government requirements for conducting clinical studies are numerous and stringent, but the center's president, Dr. V. Leroy Young, said he enjoys learning about the latest technologies and drugs. "For some of these things, the potential is so ... See all stories on this topic »

Report points to fewer blacks in math and tech careers The South Florida Times Yet it's hard to advance far in science without at least a master's, if not a doctorate. In the world of atoms and numbers, does the color of the person who studies them really matter? Many of America's technology giants say, yes. ... See all stories on this topic »

Rebuilding in China's Quake Zone Progressing Smoothly CRIENGLISH.com Launched by the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development and Norway-based Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies, the document features a three-year-long monitoring and research report on the recovery of quake survivors' ... See all stories on this topic »

The gateway to an exotic career The Independent Universities like Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Lingnan University, Hong Kong University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong compete at a world-class level. Belgian Achill Van den Broek, 27, is about to enter the final year of his ... See all stories on this topic »

Medical Science - Science, Technology & Engineering Careers ... By GenoXan Research Assistant/Associate in Palliative Care - Posted in Medical Science - ScienceJobs, Postdoc Fellowships, Events - Published by TheScienceJobs.com. TheScienceJobs.com

allAfrica.com: Cameroon: Science and technology - New research ... Science and technology - New research results presented ... They listened to experts' reports on five studies carried out by the technical commissions. Besides ... allafrica.com/stories/201110190838.html

How technology is changing science news | ScienceWriters (www ... How technology is changing science news ... people are turning to the Internet as their primary source for science news; a 2006 Pew Research Center study (the ... www.nasw.org/how-technology-changing-science-news

NOAA again selects OSU to run marine studies institute | News ... Home. University Relations and Marketing News & Research Communications ... oftechnology, research tools, and scientific approaches to coastal and marine ... oregonstate.edu/.../noaa-again-selects-osu-run-marine-studies-i...

Study finds 'dengue genes' (Science Alert) The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, offers clues to how the body responds to ... www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20111710-22732.html

Mobile phones do not cause cancer, landmark study finds Researchers follow whole Danish population aged over 30 and find incidence of ...Contact the Technology editor ... Science Weekly: End of the world news ... www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/.../mobilephones-cance...

Michigan Tech Researchers to Study Atmospheric Aerosols at PICO ... Michigan Technological University ... Michigan Tech News ... Now, two majorresearch projects in a different area of atmospheric science will take advantage of ... www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2011/october/story48109.html

NRC Study on Successful K-12 STEM Education Physics Resources · Jobs · Statistical Research · Science News · Public Policy ...improve K-12 instruction in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. ... www.aip.org/fyi/2011/126.html

Alien abductions may be vivid dreams: study - Technology & science ... In a sleep study by the Out-Of-Body Experience Research Center in Los Angeles, 20 volunteers were ... More science news from MSNBC Tech & Science ... www.msnbc.msn.com/id/.../technology_and_science-science/

Research links water disinfection byproducts to ... - e! Science News This study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, suggests a possible... Their research will also help the water treatment community develop new ... esciencenews.com/.../research.links.water.disinfection.byprodu...

Cellphone study finds no cancer risk - Technology & Science - CBC ... CBC News Technology & Science. Major StoriesIn The News. MAP: Scout sex ...The study was paid for by the government's Danish Strategic Research Council. ... www.cbc.ca/news/.../10/.../health-cellphone-cancer-study.html

Science Saturday: Roddenberry Research Center + Skeptic-Funded ... Take a break and read about this week's science news! ... Roddenbery's new stem cellresearch center, the results of a skeptic-funded climate change study, .... We need this country to begin innovating again, developing better tech and then ... trekmovie.com/.../science-saturday-roddenberry-research-cent...

Study Identifies Molecules Used by Certain Species of Seaweed to ... Georgia Institute of Technology Research News. Scientists for the first time have identified and mapped the chemical structure of molecules used by certain ... www.sciencenewsline.com/biology/2011101720360016.html

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RUSSIA Ski, Snow, Resorts News, Oct 27, 2011

Planned Road to 'Putin's Ski Resort' Worries UNESCO The Moscow Times However, photos of the picturesque house perched on a mountainside published by RuLeaks, Russia's version of WikiLeaks, suggests that the building is anything but a research center. The house boasts a fireplace and a swimming pool, as well as two ... See all stories on this topic » The Moscow Times

OMV, Viessmann to Sponsor World Cup Ski Jumping Women First Tracks ... the 2011-12 winter season will see the first female FIS World Cup champion in the history of ski jumping and, following a decision in April, women's ski jumping has been accepted into the Olympic program for the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. ... See all stories on this topic » First Tracks

USANA Congratulates U.S. Women Ski Jumpers on Receiving Wilma Rudolph Courage ... MarketWatch (press release) In April 2011, a women's ski jumping event was added to the Olympic Games program. At the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, women will compete in ski jumping at the Olympic level for the first time in history. WSJ-USA president Deedee ... See all stories on this topic »

Former Wirral marine sets sights on Paralympic success Wirral Globe He hopes to qualify for a place in the next Winter Paralympics, taking place in Russia in 2014. Pete said: "My goal this season is to get to world cup level skiing in the technical events of Slalom and Giant Slalom as well as in the Super-G and ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia and Azerbaijan weigh up joint 2018 Summer Youth Olympics bid Insidethegames.biz Bilalov was leading a delegation from the North Caucasus Resorts, which is currently working to construct the Peak 5642 Ski Resort in the region, as first reported on insidethegames last December. Dagestan would be a bold choice for the Youth Olympic ... See all stories on this topic »

Russia And Azerbaijan May Bid Jointly For 2018 Youth Olympic Games GamesBids.com ... and the Youth Olympic Games would be a good impetus for the project. OJSC "Resorts of the North Caucasus" operates a project to create a tourism cluster in southern Russia. The company is working on the construction of five new world-class ski resorts. See all stories on this topic »

Green cards for job creators Boston.com ... through a ski resort in Vermont. In exchange for investing $500000 in the resort to create jobs, the US government gave him a green card three months ago. The 55-year-old businessman is among 450 investors from India, China, Russia, South Africa, ... See all stories on this topic » Boston.com

BAUER AG : Construction Work for the Winter Olympics in Sochi on the Black Sea ... 4-traders (press release) A further cluster of completely new facilities high up in the mountains at Krasnaya Polyana features a Biathlon and Ski Complex, a Sliding Centre for Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton, a Freestyle Skiingand Snowboarding Park, an Alpine Skiing Resort and a ... See all stories on this topic »

Welcoming foreign capital Russia Beyond The Headlines People on vacation enjoy the ski resort outside the city of Miass. Source: Lori / Legion media Cold weather - which regularly dips below -30 degrees in winter - is not the only reason foreigners have remained cautious about investing in the Chelyabinsk ... See all stories on this topic » Russia Beyond The Headlines

Bancroft, Arnesen plan South Pole expedition in '12 Middle East North Africa Financial Network The 800-mile, 80-day ski trek, scheduled to begin in November 2012, will include team members from India, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, Chile and China. Two of them, Bachendri Pal of India and Wang Jing of China, have climbed Mount Everest. ... See all stories on this topic »

Owner of fur and fireworks store in Caldwell: 'I always dreaded it' The Idaho Statesman Ninety-five percent of (our) bobcat pelts don't stay in the United States. They go to foreign countries like Greece and Russia. They're making ski jackets and warm clothing for skiing. Really cold countries, like Russia, especially. ... See all stories on this topic » The Idaho Statesman

CIS Countries Provide Opportunities for Investment, But Challenges Remain Hospitality Net (press release) Government initiated schemes with land allocations or infrastructure investments have been created to lure investors into the industry in developing seaside and ski resorts in Georgia and Kazakhstan, as urban hotels attract investors without any ... See all stories on this topic »

Monster mash McDonough Voice Student Emily Hance, 11, said she worked with a group of classmates on completing the St. Paulmonster's eyeglasses, fingers, belt and jet ski. “I enjoyed that we worked together and got to use our artistic skills,” she said. ... See all stories on this topic »

Roger Cox: At this years edinburgh mountain movie festival Scotsman Congratulations once again to the intrepid Helen Rennie (aka Hilly) who has just celebrated her 24th consecutive month of skiing on Cairn Gorm. Last October, you may remember, she became the first woman to ski in Scotland for 12 months on the trot. ... See all stories on this topic » Scotsman

Excursiopedia wants to be the Booking.com for tours and activities Tnooz From an elephant rides in the jungle, a jet flight to the edge of space, a relaxing spa chocolate treat, a sailing workshop or a jet ski ride in paradise, to give an impression of the versatile offerings on Excursiopedia. Our “more than the usual tours ... See all stories on this topic » Tnooz

Precision Flying World Champs in SA South Africa.info Precision flying started in the Scandinavian countries between the two world wars to create a set of skills that combined hunting, flying and cross-country skiing. Participants would fly to a remote location, land in the mountains, ski to an allocated ... See all stories on this topic »

Meryl Davis, Charlie White win ice dance at Skate America The Seattle Times Vonn, 27, said she was nervous and added, "I was just afraid I was going to ski like a wimp." The five-discipline sweep also has been achieved by Austria's Petra Kronberger, Sweden's Pernilla Wiberg, Croatia's Janica Kostelic and Sweden's Anja Paerson. ... See all stories on this topic »

Jenny Jones: On the Spot Metro Mayrhofen in Austria is great fun to compete at and the apres ski is awesome. I also like New Zealand. It's obviously a dangerous sport, what injuries have you suffered? I've broken plenty of bones and dislocated lots of others. ... See all stories on this topic » Metro

Johnson returns to world stage at Pan Am Games Washington Examiner But after blowing out her left knee during a January 2010 ski trip to celebrate her 18th birthday, Johnson realized she wasn't done with the sport. She only returned to competition in July, and has made progress each time she's stepped onto the floor. ... See all stories on this topic »

Unmanned combat vehicles shaping future warfare Globes Elbit Systems has also developed the Stingray USV, which basically resembles a jet ski, for the protection of seaports and other missions, such as emergency management, damage assessment, and artillery practice against moving targets. ... See all stories on this topic »

Intrigue abounds in Colby's film about father Chicago Tribune The ski and snowboarding filmmaker Warren Miller's latest, "Like There's No Tomorrow" comes to Chicago for two screenings Friday at the Park West (6:30 and 9:30 pm). For more information go to etix.com or skinet.com/warrenmiller/events/park-west. ... See all stories on this topic » Chicago Tribune

Azerbaijani president sets ambitious targets News.Az Five-star hotels are under construction at a ski resort and in other districts. That is, I believe that we can stand out in terms of high-end tourism on the world tourist map. This does not mean that we should not build lower level hotels, though. ... See all stories on this topic » News.Az

Ski Resorts In Central Russia | One-The Power of Unity Ski resorts in central Russia was a time, skiing were considered bourgeois sport and condemned by the government. Today, ski resorts in Russia are booming, ... www.oneshabbatoneworld.com/.../ski-resorts-central-russia

Heli Ski Russia Siberia - Siberia Ski Package Ski Siberia: 0 ski package $77507 nt pkg - Heli Ski SiberiaImagine a cocktail made up of Canadian Rockies, Kashmiri prices, Japanese powder and Russian ... ski.com.au/packages/ski_5870/heli_ski_russia_siberia.html

Ski jumpers are crazy or just coincidency? - CyclingNews Forum Last sunday Pavel Karelin 21-year-old Russian (great hopes of Russian ski jumping with a view to the Olympic Games 2014 in Sochi) died in a car accident in ... forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=15612

Altai Ski Tour - Adventure, Discovery, Extreme Tours in Russia Astravel is a licensed Russian tour operator since 1992, the repeated prize- winner as the leader ofRussian adventure travel business. www.ecotours-russia.com/Destinations/.../AAS03.-Altai-Ski-T...

NewsNow: (ski) Russia's top ski jumper dies in car crash Daily Times 23:49 9-Oct-11 ... Top Russian ski jumper Karelin dies in car crash Sports Illustrated 17:28 9-Oct-11 ... www.newsnow.co.uk/h/?JavaScript=1...1&search...

Wilderness Travel, Heli Ski Siberia. . Heli Ski Russia and Cat ski ... Heli Ski Siberia project. Heli Ski Russia and Cat ski Russia in Eastern Siberia, Davan region. www.heliskisiberia.com.au/safety-and-risks/wilderness-travel/

U.S. Women Ski Jumpers Win Award and to be Honored at Ski Affair ... Camp Mercier is a pure xc ski-and-snowshoe resort with fabulous terrain ... event to the Olympic Winter Games program beginning in 2014 in Sochi, Russia. Ski ... skitrax.com/28755

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