Researchers are developing a single injection that could help the heart heal after a heart attack, offering weeks of protection with one dose. The experimental therapy, led by scientists from Texas A&M University, Columbia University…
National portal for geospatial data launched in Bhutan
Kathmandu-- Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen launched the National Geospatial Portal during the Bhutan GIS Expo in Thimphu on Monday. The National Geospatial Portal will serve as a gateway for users across Bhutan to discover, access, and…
Mars One (and done?)
MIT team independently assesses the technical feasibility of the proposed Mars One mission. [caption id="attachment_681" align="aligncenter" width="639"] The non-profit company Mars One plans to establish the first human settlement on Mars by 2025. Pictured is…
ESA confirms the primary landing site for Rosetta
[caption id="attachment_675" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Philae’s primary landing site – mosaic[/caption] Paris -- ESA has given the green light for its Rosetta mission to deliver its lander, Philae, to the primary site on 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on 12 November,…
Study: Workplace diversity can help the bottom line
MIT economist scrutinizes firm data suggesting diverse offices function more effectively. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Gender diversity in the workplace helps firms be more productive, according to a new study co-authored by an MIT researcher — but…