EIN Science News Today. 09 November 2018.
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Published on 04:18 GMT
President Donald Trump names Utah scientist as member of National Science Board
Photo credit Charlie Ehlert, University of Utah Health × President Donald Trump names Utah scientist as member of National Science Board Photo credit Charlie Ehlert, University of Utah Health SALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump has named a Utah …Source: KSTU -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
How automation is changing data science and machine learning
Almost any article you read about how automation will affect our future can be classified into one of two narratives. The first one is that it will definitely lead to a better future, as it always had since the industrial revolution. Of course, some …Source: BetaNews -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Plant & Food Research scientists recognised at Awards
Plant & Food Research scientists recognised at Science NZ Awards 9 November 2018 A leading materials scientist, an emerging kiwifruit scientist and a team that develops genetic markers to enable breeders to select elite seedlings, all from Plant & …Source: Scoop -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Researchers from GNS Science honoured in prestigious awards
Friday, 9 November 2018, 11:17 am Press Release: GNS Science 9 November 2018 Researchers from GNS Science involved at all stages of the science value chain were this week honoured for their contributions to making New Zealand more resilient to geological …Source: Scoop -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
SCIENTISTS THEORIZE NEW ORIGIN STORY FOR EARTH’S WATER
This view of Earth’s horizon was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space Station, using a wide-angle lens while the Station was over the Pacific Ocean. Credit: NASA Earth’s water may have originated from both asteroidal …Source: Astrobio -
Published on 01:49 GMT
Lower Hutt welcomes science symposium
Press Release – Hutt City Council From cutting-edge technology used in genetics to backyard trappers reversing declines in flora and fauna – the 2018 House of Science Symposium has it all. It takes a village to raise a scientific community is the theme of …Source: Scoop -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Students’ exhibition at Bulgarian Academy of Science reveals beauty of Tryavna, Melnik and Sofia
Students from the Sofia-based High School of Applied Art “St. Like” set up their drawing stands in centuries-old towns to depict the picturesque churches, bridges, streets and houses. The drawings united in the framework of the European Cultural Heritage …Source: BNR -
Published on 00:28 GMT
Google Cloud makes it easier for data scientists to collaborate
Google Cloud has outlined two new tools for data scientists: Kubeflow pipelines and AI Hub. These platforms are designed to assist data scientists in putting out across their organizations the models they create. One of the frustrations with data …Source: Digital Journal -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Aquinnah backs Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole
Selectmen agree, Woods Hole is essential location for marine studies. Aquinnah selectmen agreed on Wednesday to duplicate a copy of a letter sent by the Falmouth board of selectmen to a federal official regarding the importance of the Northeast Fisheries …Source: Martha’s Vineyard Times -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Exciting week ahead as libraries across Donegal stage Science Week events
Next week is Science Week and libraries across Donegal will be hosting events to celebrate science and to test our scientific skills. Science Week is taking place from 11 to 18 November and promises to be a very busy week for libraries in Donegal, with …Source: Letterkenny Post -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Scientists reveal 10,000-year-old mummy is Native American ancestor
Scientists attempting to map out the historical migrations of North and South America by analysing ancient bones have revealed that a 10,000-year-old skeleton unearthed in a cave in Nevada is the ancestor of a Native American tribe. The iconic skeleton, …Source: The Guardian -
Published on 02:45 GMT
A social media survival guide for scientists
We’d like to start with a quick story—a story about two scientists who ignored their parents’ warnings about talking to strangers on the internet and, as a result, ended up writing grants, organizing professional development workshops, and—eventually— …Source: Psychologicalscience -
Published on 02:32 GMT
Scientists angry at UK visa denials for African, Asian researchers The conference has attracted around 900 people from …
Scientists in Britain expressed concern on Thursday after at least 17 delegates from Africa and Asia wanting to attend a health conference in London were denied visas. Peter Piot, a Belgian-born microbiologist who was part of a team that discovered the …Source: Malysiakini -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Planetary scientist visits, discusses politics in scientific community
Planetary scientist Mimi Gerstell spoke to students about her personal experiences dealing with the politics of the scientific community. Madeleine Miller | CollegianAccomplished planetary scientist Mimi Gerstell, PhD gave a public lecture …Source: Hillsdale Collegian -
Published on 04:02 GMT
‘Science: A human right’ is theme of this year’s World Science Day for Peace and Development
This year, the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development is going to be observed on November 10 with the theme ‘Science: A human right’ to reaffirm the ‘essential right of universal access to science and to gauge how much remains to …Source: MeriNews -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Science Centers Across the Globe Celebrate the Third Annual International Science Center and Science Museum Day
Washington, DC, Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Institutions of science learning around the world are joining forces to celebrate the third annual International Science Center and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD) on Saturday, November 10. Launched in 2016 in …Distribution channels: … -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Science Night A Big Success At Polo Park
Polo Park Middle School’s sixth annual Science Night, one of the school’s biggest events of the year, attracted more than 1,000 students and parents from all across Wellington. From cockroaches to liquid nitrogen, it housed tons of activities and science …Source: Town Crier -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Cave drawing of bull found in Borneo dates back 40,000 years, scientists say
This composite image from the book “Borneo, Memory of the Caves” shows the world’s oldest figurative artwork dated to a minimum of 40,000 years, in a limestone cave in the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. Luc-Henri Fage / AP …Source: Edmonton Journal -
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Groundbreaking For $100 Million UW Science Initiative Facility Set For November 16th
November 8, 2018 University of Wyoming and state elected officials will break ground Friday, November 16th for a new facility that will enable world-class research and education in pillars of Wyoming’s present and future economy. The ceremony to launch …Source: Wyo 4 News