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When Earth iced over, early life may have sheltered in meltwater ponds
When the Earth froze over, where did life shelter? MIT scientists say one refuge may have been pools…
New way to find “aged” cells marks fresh approach for research into aging
Researchers have created a new way of telling “aged” human cells apart from younger ones using electric fields.
New research casts doubt on ancient drying of northern Africa’s climate
A study led by researchers from Brown University finds that rainfall patterns across northern Africa remained largely stable…
New method to study catalysts could lead to better batteries
Scientists and engineers study the atomic interactions that happen on the surface of materials to develop more energy-efficient…
AI medical receptionist modernizing doctor appointments, poised to improve patient care nationwide
A virtual medical receptionist named “Cassie,” developed through research at Texas A&M University, is transforming the way patients…
An unexpected mineral in a Ryugu grain
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COLLIDE International Award now open
Geneva/ Liverpool. The Arts at CERN and Foundation for Art and Creative Technology(FACT) announce its international call for artists to enter submissions for the COLLIDE International Award on 16 Jan, 2018. This is the second year of this successful collaboration between CERN and FACT. Last year over 900 artists, from 71 countries applied for the award.
UK universities win £1.2m funding to tackle Delhi air pollution crisis
Academics at the University of Surrey and University of Birmingham have won funding of £1.2m from NERC (the Natural Environment Research Council) to conduct the first quantitative assessment of air…
India to become Associate Member State of CERN
India and CERN signed a Cooperation Agreement in 1991, setting priorities for scientific and technical cooperation, followed by the signature of several Protocols. India’s relationship with the Organization dates back…
MIT launches new venture for world-changing entrepreneurs
MIT President L. Rafael Reif announced the creation of The Engine, a new kind of enterprise designed to support startup companies working on scientific and technological innovation with the potential…
