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Researchers reveal evolutionary path of important proteins

Researchers reveal evolutionary path of important proteins

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help…

Mar 31, 20244 min read
New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts

New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts

A growing number of tools enable users to make online data representations, like charts, that are accessible for…

Mar 28, 20246 min read
A new way to quantify climate change impacts: “Outdoor days”

A new way to quantify climate change impacts: “Outdoor days”

For most people, reading about the difference between a global average temperature rise of 1.5 C versus 2…

Mar 25, 20245 min read
Brazil becomes First Associate Member State of CERN

Brazil becomes First Associate Member State of CERN

Brazil has become the first Associate Member State of CERN in the Americas

Mar 24, 20242 min read
COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction

COP28 Goal of Tripling Renewables Feasible Only with Urgent Global Course Correction

Achieving the global target set at COP28 to triple renewable power capacity by 2030 relies heavily on establishing…

Mar 21, 20244 min read
A protein found in human sweat may protect against Lyme disease

A protein found in human sweat may protect against Lyme disease

Researchers also found that a variant of the protein is not as protective against the bacteria and increases…

Mar 20, 20246 min read

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Materials Research Society President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, Named 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lecturer at Pitt

Materials Research Society President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, Named 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lecturer at Pitt

ByAmrita TuladharApr 21, 20154 min read

Materials research society (MRS) Vice President/President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, has been named recipient of the 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lectureship by the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. Anseth is the Tisone Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, associate professor of surgery, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute […]

GLOBE Program Marks 20 Years of Global Earth Science Education

GLOBE Program Marks 20 Years of Global Earth Science Education

ByAmrita TuladharApr 21, 20154 min read

On Earth Day, April 22, NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) celebrate 20 years of international cooperation and collaboration to engage students, scientists, and teachers in 114 countries in…

A strategic alliance between Thermo Fisher Scientific and NUS reveals three projects receiving their multi-year funds

A strategic alliance between Thermo Fisher Scientific and NUS reveals three projects receiving their multi-year funds

ByAmrita TuladharApr 19, 20154 min read

Singapore – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) on 13 April announced three research projects, which are supported under…

Honoring Jackie Robinson

Honoring Jackie Robinson

ByAmrita TuladharApr 16, 20151 min read

“Honoring JackieRobinson today 42” wrote NASA astronaut Terry Virts, wearing a replica Jackie Robinson jersey on orbit in the cupola of the International Space Station. April 15, which was baseball’s opening day…