EIN Science News Today. 12 November 2018.
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Published on Nov 11, 2018
Here are the lesser-known scientists the UK should put on the new £50 note
Scientist and engineers get a fair crack at adorning Bank of England notes. Since 1970, Isaac Newton, George Stephenson, Michael Faraday, James Watt, and Charles Darwin have all had their turn sharing a note with the Queen. I’d also argue Florence …Source: The Next Web -
Published on 00:38 GMT
Best nap? 10 minutes — and drink some coffee first, scientist says
It’s been a week since clocks went back an hour, but if you’re still adjusting to the new schedule, you’re not alone, says Michael Edwards of Science East in Fredericton. “Even shifting the clocks by just an hour is enough to cause all …Source: CBC -
Published on 00:36 GMT
What Happens to Men Who Stay Bachelors Forever, According To Science
Men who never get married and have children are many things—and not all of them are as sad and lonely as Uncle Rob. Despite plenty of studies that show how parenthood and marriage benefit men, a growing body of research reveals that it’s more of a mixed- …Source: Yahoo! Voices -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Girl Scout Engineering Day inspires girls to pursue careers in science
Please enable Javascript to watch this video GOLDEN, Colo. — Science can be a lot of fun. It can also be a rewarding career. This is the message young woman at the Colorado School of Mines shared with some young girls at Saturday morning’s Girl Scout …Source: KWGN -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
LyondellBasell’s Matagorda complex holds ‘Science Extravaganza’
Staff advances STEM-related activities and demonstrations for students The Matagorda Complex of LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, opened a window into the possibilities of science, …Source: Bay City Tribune -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Smartphones are negative pacifiers for kids: Finnish scientist
Bengaluru: Finnish scientist Lea Hyvarinen, 78 — who is known for her innovative operating methods on children with loss of vision due to abnormalities in brain nerves was in the city for a conference on ‘How to assess a child’s visual functioning for …Source: The Times of India -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
ShareRoot increases the Social Science takings amid MediaConsent interest
ShareRoot Ltd (ASX:SRO) is bringing in revenues from the emerging MediaConsent authorisation platform, its Social Science marketing agency pick-up and the UGCDiscovery legal rights platform. The company, which is focused on protecting consumer privacy and …Source: Proactive Investors Australia -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
‘Mars’ Season 2 Premiere: Science and Industry Uneasily Coexist
What on earth is happening on Mars, you might well wonder, in the second season of this fascinating hybrid that is part gripping sci-fi drama, part “what if” documentary reflecting our very current hopes and fears about colonization of the Red Planet. …Source: Tucson.com -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Prokofiev’s ‘Cinderella’ by PBT delights Science City of Muñoz
Science City of Muñoz Mayor Alvarez (left) congratulates dancers of Philippines Ballet Theater after an outreach concert in his hometown. Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Mayor Nestor Alvarez hosted the outreach production of Philippine Ballet Theater’s …Source: INQUIRER.net -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Here is why scientists were freaking out about interstellar visitor ‘Oumuamuau’ passing through our solar system
An artist’s impression of `Oumuamua, assuming it’s a rock. (ESO/M. Kornmesser) Scientists are still puzzling over last year’s interstellar visitor, ‘Oumuamua, and the latest theory is sure to excite UFO believers. According to a new paper published by …Source: Raw Story -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Good Sorts: The South Auckland teachers selling science to their students, and cleaning up a local creek in the process
This week’s Good Sorts is a pair of school teachers from De La Salle College in Māngere, South Auckland Kane Raukura and Ajinesh Kumar run the science department at the school and when they decided to clean up the local creek, little did they realise what …Source: TVNZ -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Next Omaha Science Cafe topic: Postpartum depression
Three mental health professionals from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine will be speaking at the next Omaha Science Café about postpartum depression. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Slowdown, 729 N. …Source: Centre Daily Times -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Outlawing Climate Science to Serve Profit-Driven, Environmentally Destructive Development
Part III of Hurricane Florence Hits the Carolinas: A Natural Occurrence — An Unnatural and UNNECESSARY Disaster Category-4 Hurricane Michael battered the coast of the Florida Panhandle October 10, before moving through Georgia, the Carolinas, and on to …Source: Op Ed News -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
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Rotorua teacher shaking up the future of science
A Rotorua science teacher hopes his six-month fellowship will help improve science teaching in schools and encourage more children to pursue a career in science. David Bach is placed on the Science Teaching Leadership Programme which sees him spend time …Source: Rotorua Daily Post -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Rotorua science teacher getting real world practice on science fellowship
A Rotorua science teacher hopes his six-month fellowship will help improve science teaching in schools and encourage more children to pursue a career in science. David Bach is placed on the Science Teaching Leadership Programme which sees him spend time …Source: The New Zeland Herald -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Scientists say return of wolves and cougars to Yellowstone is helping the landscape
Scientists say the return of wolves and cougars to Yellowstone National Park is helping restore a landscape that was altered in their absence and allowing streams to return to a more natural state. The widespread extermination of the two carnivores …Source: KAYU -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Kuching youth makes the cut for science Olympiad in Botswana
Dr Rahman (back row, third left) poses for a photo with festival participants. KUCHING: Gerald Kerry Gimang, 15, from MRSM Kuching, is the sole participant from Sarawak who will join five others to represent Malaysia at the International Junior Science …Source: Borneo Post -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Iran FM Highlights Significance of Science Diplomacy
In an address to members of the Iranian Academy of Sciences, Zarif referred to the changes in concepts related to diplomacy, particularly the concept of sovereignty, and subsequently the changes in the number and variety of the players in the international …Source: IFP News -
Published on Nov 11, 2018
Girl Scouts Engineering Day Helps Expose Young Girls To World Of Science
By Joel Hillan GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) – Several hundred Girl Scouts spent their Saturday morning learning about science and engineering on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. It was part of the school’s annual Girl Scouts Engineering Day. (credit: …Source: KCNC
