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Impact Factor names Cell top research journal
23 Jun 2009
Journal is highest-ranked cell biology title for second straight year CAMBRIDGE, Mass., USA (June 23, 2009) – For the second year in a row, Cell is ranked cell biology's top research journal, according to new data released in the 2008...
23 Jun 2009
Journal is highest-ranked cell biology title for second straight year CAMBRIDGE, Mass., USA (June 23, 2009) – For the second year in a row, Cell is ranked cell biology's top research journal, according to new data released in the 2008...
American Chemical Society's Weekly Presspac -- June 17, 2009
22 Jun 2009
Here is the latest American Chemical Society (ACS) Weekly PressPac from the Office of Public Affairs. It has news from ACS' 34 peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News. Please credit the individual journal or the American...
22 Jun 2009
Here is the latest American Chemical Society (ACS) Weekly PressPac from the Office of Public Affairs. It has news from ACS' 34 peer-reviewed journals and Chemical & Engineering News. Please credit the individual journal or the American...
Reading the brain without poking it
28 Jun 2009
New electrodes may help amputees and paralyzed IMAGE: A new University of Utah study shows that arrays of tiny electrodes placed between the skull and the brain can accurately detect brain signals that command...
28 Jun 2009
New electrodes may help amputees and paralyzed IMAGE: A new University of Utah study shows that arrays of tiny electrodes placed between the skull and the brain can accurately detect brain signals that command...
High carbon dioxide levels cause abnormally large fish ear bones
25 Jun 2009
Scripps study focuses on bony structures essential in fish orientation and acceleration IMAGE: This is David Checkley of University of California, San Diego. Click here for more...
25 Jun 2009
Scripps study focuses on bony structures essential in fish orientation and acceleration IMAGE: This is David Checkley of University of California, San Diego. Click here for more...
NJIT membrane separation technologies expert to receive upcoming top honor
23 Jun 2009
Kamalesh Sirkar, PhD, distinguished professor of chemical engineering at NJIT, and internationally-renowned expert in membrane separation technologies will be the recipient of the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Research Prize and Medal....
23 Jun 2009
Kamalesh Sirkar, PhD, distinguished professor of chemical engineering at NJIT, and internationally-renowned expert in membrane separation technologies will be the recipient of the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Research Prize and Medal....
Measuring intellectual disability
24 Jun 2009
Davis, CA — Researchers from the University of California, Davis have developed a specific and quantitative means of measuring levels of the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) protein (FMRP), which is mutated in fragile X syndrome....
24 Jun 2009
Davis, CA — Researchers from the University of California, Davis have developed a specific and quantitative means of measuring levels of the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) protein (FMRP), which is mutated in fragile X syndrome....
Does quantum mechanics show a connection between the human mind and the cosmos?
25 Jun 2009
'Quantum Gods' analyzes purported link between physics and cosmic consciousness IMAGE: Victor J. Stenger (Lafayette, Colo.) is adjunct professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado and professor emeritus...
25 Jun 2009
'Quantum Gods' analyzes purported link between physics and cosmic consciousness IMAGE: Victor J. Stenger (Lafayette, Colo.) is adjunct professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado and professor emeritus...
Implant bacteria, beware: Researchers create nano-sized assassins
26 Jun 2009
IMAGE: Erik Taylor is a graduate student in engineering at Brown University. Click here for more information. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Staphylococcus...
26 Jun 2009
IMAGE: Erik Taylor is a graduate student in engineering at Brown University. Click here for more information. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Staphylococcus...
Famous sloop 'Clearwater' will carry environmental sensor, sending data to Stevens' maritime lab
23 Jun 2009
Stevens helps Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System move to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. HOBOKEN, N.J. ― Later this week, researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology will equip the sloop Clearwater with instrumentation that will...
23 Jun 2009
Stevens helps Hudson River Environmental Conditions Observing System move to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. HOBOKEN, N.J. ― Later this week, researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology will equip the sloop Clearwater with instrumentation that will...
'Kill all the quants'?: Models vs. mania in the current financial crisis
26 Jun 2009
MIT Sloan Professor to deliver public lecture at SIAM Annual Meeting "Blaming quantitative analysis is akin to blaming E=MC2 for nuclear meltdowns," says MIT Sloan School of Management's Andrew W. Lo, the 2009 I.E. Block Community Lecturer. Lo...
26 Jun 2009
MIT Sloan Professor to deliver public lecture at SIAM Annual Meeting "Blaming quantitative analysis is akin to blaming E=MC2 for nuclear meltdowns," says MIT Sloan School of Management's Andrew W. Lo, the 2009 I.E. Block Community Lecturer. Lo...
MU scientists convert pigs' connective tissue cells into stem cells
25 Jun 2009
New finding could result in better tests for stem cell therapy, more accurate model AUDIO: R. Michael Roberts explains why the pig is such a good model for future stem cell research. Click here for more...
25 Jun 2009
New finding could result in better tests for stem cell therapy, more accurate model AUDIO: R. Michael Roberts explains why the pig is such a good model for future stem cell research. Click here for more...
Anatomy of the backbone of the Americas
24 Jun 2009
IMAGE: Shown is the cover of the Geological Society of America's Memoir 204, "Backbone of the Americas: Shallow Subduction, Plateau Uplift, and Ridge and Terrane Collision, " edited by Suzanne...
24 Jun 2009
IMAGE: Shown is the cover of the Geological Society of America's Memoir 204, "Backbone of the Americas: Shallow Subduction, Plateau Uplift, and Ridge and Terrane Collision, " edited by Suzanne...
Showcasing the secrets of Caistor Roman town
24 Jun 2009
In December 2007 a team of experts, led by The University of Nottingham, unveiled an extraordinary set of high-resolution images that gave an insight into the plan of the Roman town of Venta Icenorum at Caistor St Edmund in Norfolk. The new...
24 Jun 2009
In December 2007 a team of experts, led by The University of Nottingham, unveiled an extraordinary set of high-resolution images that gave an insight into the plan of the Roman town of Venta Icenorum at Caistor St Edmund in Norfolk. The new...
MSU researchers link carbon markets and tree-planting to fight poverty, protect the Earth
26 Jun 2009
IMAGE: David Skole, professor at Michigan State University, leads a unique global program that combines sustainable crops with emerging carbon markets to help slow climate change and boost living standards...
26 Jun 2009
IMAGE: David Skole, professor at Michigan State University, leads a unique global program that combines sustainable crops with emerging carbon markets to help slow climate change and boost living standards...
Taxpayer Alliance applauds bill to broaden access to federal research results
25 Jun 2009
Federal Research Public Access Act introduced today Washington, DC – Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Federal Research Public Access Act (FRPAA), a bill to ensure free, timely, online access to...
25 Jun 2009
Federal Research Public Access Act introduced today Washington, DC – Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Federal Research Public Access Act (FRPAA), a bill to ensure free, timely, online access to...
CWRU receives $5 million from Ohio Third Frontier Commission
25 Jun 2009
Funding supports multiple stem cell and regenerative medicine commercial, emerging and pilot projects CLEVELAND – June 25, 2009 –The Center for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM), comprised of Case Western Reserve...
25 Jun 2009
Funding supports multiple stem cell and regenerative medicine commercial, emerging and pilot projects CLEVELAND – June 25, 2009 –The Center for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM), comprised of Case Western Reserve...
World-renowned nanotechnology expert proves there is big potential in the smallest of matter
24 Jun 2009
Professor Chad Mirkin awarded the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize for revolutionary advancements in nanotechnology IMAGE: Northwestern University professor and director of the International Institute for...
24 Jun 2009
Professor Chad Mirkin awarded the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize for revolutionary advancements in nanotechnology IMAGE: Northwestern University professor and director of the International Institute for...
West Coast needs more research on fisheries, marine science, climate change
24 Jun 2009
USC Sea Grant report says research critical to supporting region's $32 billion ocean-related economy According to a new report on regional marine research and information needs, the West Coast critically needs more research about fisheries,...
24 Jun 2009
USC Sea Grant report says research critical to supporting region's $32 billion ocean-related economy According to a new report on regional marine research and information needs, the West Coast critically needs more research about fisheries,...
Southwest Nano Consortium established
23 Jun 2009
Nanotechnology groups join forces to promote regional nanotechnology excellence DENVER, COLORADO – June 23, 2009 – An announcement was made today at the 2009 Nano Renewable Energy Summit in Denver, Colorado that nanotechnology...
23 Jun 2009
Nanotechnology groups join forces to promote regional nanotechnology excellence DENVER, COLORADO – June 23, 2009 – An announcement was made today at the 2009 Nano Renewable Energy Summit in Denver, Colorado that nanotechnology...
New agreement to link up Europe's polar research
23 Jun 2009
More than 26 leading scientific institutions across Europe are signing up to closer research cooperation through a new European Polar Framework agreement today in Brussels. The framework agreement is a major outcome from the four-year...
23 Jun 2009
More than 26 leading scientific institutions across Europe are signing up to closer research cooperation through a new European Polar Framework agreement today in Brussels. The framework agreement is a major outcome from the four-year...
Trees and farms working together: Agroforestry comes of age
24 Jun 2009
From water and air quality issues to diversifying farm operations, agroforestry has the potential to help farms and the environment, according to a new book published by the American Society of Agronomy IMAGE:...
24 Jun 2009
From water and air quality issues to diversifying farm operations, agroforestry has the potential to help farms and the environment, according to a new book published by the American Society of Agronomy IMAGE:...
Success of the academy approach?
26 Jun 2009
Special issue of Management in Education considers impact of academies in England Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washinton DC (26 June 2009) – A complex picture is emerging about the controversial Academies programme....
26 Jun 2009
Special issue of Management in Education considers impact of academies in England Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washinton DC (26 June 2009) – A complex picture is emerging about the controversial Academies programme....
Nanyang Technological University young technopreneur scientist wins inaugural Don Quixote Fund Award
23 Jun 2009
NTU's Dr. Adrian Yeo Piah Song is the first recipient of the Don Quixote Fund Award 2009, which was set up last year by the first winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Dr. Andrew Benedek The developer of novel membrane instrumentation and...
23 Jun 2009
NTU's Dr. Adrian Yeo Piah Song is the first recipient of the Don Quixote Fund Award 2009, which was set up last year by the first winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, Dr. Andrew Benedek The developer of novel membrane instrumentation and...
Effective solar cells and sensitive bioanalysis
25 Jun 2009
This release is available in German. IMAGE: This is Marc Steiner from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. Click here for more information. The efficiency factor...
25 Jun 2009
This release is available in German. IMAGE: This is Marc Steiner from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. Click here for more information. The efficiency factor...
Tips from the American Journal of Pathology
24 Jun 2009
Broad Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy A group led by Dr. Paul T. Martin of The Ohio State University College of Medicine has demonstrated that the glycosyltransferase Galgt2 can lessen symptoms in multiple models of muscular dystrophy. Their...
24 Jun 2009
Broad Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy A group led by Dr. Paul T. Martin of The Ohio State University College of Medicine has demonstrated that the glycosyltransferase Galgt2 can lessen symptoms in multiple models of muscular dystrophy. Their...
Making nanoparticles in artificial cells
26 Jun 2009
This release is available in German. IMAGE: Vesicles with different reactants have different fluorescent substances in their membranes (a). When the bubbles fuse, red fluorescent nanoparticles form (b). The...
26 Jun 2009
This release is available in German. IMAGE: Vesicles with different reactants have different fluorescent substances in their membranes (a). When the bubbles fuse, red fluorescent nanoparticles form (b). The...
MBE for flood risk special professor
23 Jun 2009
A University of Nottingham Special Professor, Edward Evans, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to environmental science. As Lead Technical Advisor and science team leader for the Government Office for...
23 Jun 2009
A University of Nottingham Special Professor, Edward Evans, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to environmental science. As Lead Technical Advisor and science team leader for the Government Office for...
Scientists create first electronic quantum processor
28 Jun 2009
IMAGE: The two-qubit processor is the first solid-state quantum processor that resembles a conventional computer chip and is able to run simple algorithms. Click here for more...
28 Jun 2009
IMAGE: The two-qubit processor is the first solid-state quantum processor that resembles a conventional computer chip and is able to run simple algorithms. Click here for more...
Underground cave dating from the year 1 A.D. exposed in Jordan Valley
22 Jun 2009
The cave was originally a large quarry during the Roman and Byzantine era and was one of its kind; various engravings were uncovered in the cave, including cross markings, and it is assumed that this could have been an early monastery An...
22 Jun 2009
The cave was originally a large quarry during the Roman and Byzantine era and was one of its kind; various engravings were uncovered in the cave, including cross markings, and it is assumed that this could have been an early monastery An...
Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii decrease following FAA regulations
26 Jun 2009
Proportion of fatal crashes increases An emergency rule intended to reduce the number of deaths and injuries associated with Hawaiian air tours was followed by a 47 percent reduction in sightseeing crashes, according to a new study by...
26 Jun 2009
Proportion of fatal crashes increases An emergency rule intended to reduce the number of deaths and injuries associated with Hawaiian air tours was followed by a 47 percent reduction in sightseeing crashes, according to a new study by...
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