EIN Science News Today. 22 November 2018.
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Published on 10:25 GMT
L’Oréal honours three Egyptian female scientists
Three female scientists got honoured in the 2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards on Tuesday their outstanding contributions to the fields of mathematics, science and computer science’. Notably, Over the past 20 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and …Source: Daily News Egypt -
Published on 15:43 GMT
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’: It’s Lasted 30 Years, and It Could Go 30 More
Editor’s note: Mild spoilers follow for the first episode of “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Gauntlet.” When “Mystery Science Theater 3000” returned for what was technically Season 12 on Thanksgiving Day, it did so under the weight of a huge cliffhanger …Source: Indie Wire -
Published on 08:50 GMT
Scientists develop method to make radio-controlled enzymes
Scientists developed a method to enhance the activity of enzymes by using radio frequency radiation. The method requires making a special complex consisting of enzymes and magnetic nanoparticles. The particles can adsorb radio emission and convert it to …Source: News-Medical.net -
Published on 16:40 GMT
No more chocolate? Scientists use gene editing to save cocoa plants
Imagine a world without chocolate. With the effects of climate change and cocoa’s susceptibility to diseases, this frightening thought could become a reality unless measures are taken now, according to scientists at the University of California. According …Source: Bess FM -
Published on 08:57 GMT
Scientists create plane with zero moving parts
Scientists have created an entirely silent plane that flies without any moving parts at all, like something out of science fiction. The plane can travel for relatively long journeys despite not having any kind of propellor, turbine or any moving parts at …Source: Independent -
Published on 09:38 GMT
B.C. environmental assessment overhaul marred by deficiencies, scientists say
Nearly 180 scientists say impending legislation leaves the task of collecting evidence for major project reviews to proponents — without adequate independence, transparency or scientific rigour. By Sarah Cox for The Narwhal Simon Fraser University …Source: Rossland Telegraph -
Published on 12:08 GMT
Scientists Chart Best Course to Save California’s Native Plants from Impacts of Climate Change
Written by AZoCleantechNov 20 2018 In view of the IPCC warnings that humans have merely 12 years to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by almost 50% or face considerably greater effects from climate change, researchers at the University of California, …Source: AZoCleantech -
Published on 09:38 GMT
EPA ignores its scientists on dicamba buffers; new rules may allow dicamba use in Arkansas
The Environmental Protection Agency, now headed by Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist and counsel to climate-change denier U.S. Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), has ignored the scientific recommendations of its own scientists and drastically cut back on …Source: Arkansas Times -
Published on 13:58 GMT
Beating Brain Cancer: Moroccan AI Scientist Shows the Way
By Halima Bensmail Doha – Every newspaper in the world was diligently writing their obituaries and preparations were already underway for a state funeral. There was a collective sigh in America as it was painfully obvious the country was going to lose one …Source: Morocco World News -
Published on 12:25 GMT
Global Life Science Analytics Market by Product Type, Application, End User and Geography – Forecast to 2023 – …
Research and Markets Posted on: 22 Nov 18 The “Global Life Science Analytics Market – Segmented by Product Type, Application, End User and Geography – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 – 2023)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com…Source: PharmiWeb.com -
Published on 16:29 GMT
His unusual path to recovery led through science, skepticism and speeches
Dan Morris speaks at a Toastmasters meeting at the Anchorage Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. (Bob Hallinen / ADN) For some people, faith is the path to addiction recovery. For Dan Morris, it was reason. Morris is recovering without God but …Source: Anchorage Daily News -
Published on 10:36 GMT
Register now for ‘Science and Practice of Pig Production’ course
News Registration is open for applicants to join the ‘Science and Practice of Pig Production’ course Pork CRC will support the registration costs and Australian Pork Limited the travel and accommodation costs for the first 15 producers, or their …Source: The Pig Site -
Published on 14:34 GMT
Strides Pharma Science Ltd Updates on investments in Stelis Biopharma
Strides Pharma Science Limited (Strides) today announced that the Board of Directors of the Company have approved the participation of Strides in the Series B fundraiser of Stelis Biopharma Private Limited (Stelis) with a commitment of US$ 15 million in a …Source: Equity Bulls -
Published on 15:09 GMT
Why are store lines so long? Science has the answer
Joost Vles is an adjunct instructor of management at the University at Buffalo of the State University of New York Warning: After reading this article, you will never again stand in a line without thinking about how to make your wait time shorter. And as …Source: CBS News -
Published on 08:06 GMT
Science and traditional knowledge converge in North Slope Borough’s bowhead whale program
Craig George, a wildlife biologist for the North Slope Borough’s Wildlife Department, weighs, measures, and catalogs samples from a recently-landed bowhead whale on Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Ravenna Koenig/Alaska’s Energy Desk). When hunters in …Source: KTOO -
Published on 08:18 GMT
Constant learning is key to a successful data science career
Melissa Jantjies, systems engineer, SAS. The rise of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) means that today, technology and analytics are seeping into industries across the board. Furthermore, it has led to the rapid growth of what were previously …Source: ITWeb -
Published on 07:33 GMT
Stars of Science Celebrates a Decade of Supporting Arab Innovation
Stars of Science celebrates its 10th anniversary at QF HQ. Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, and Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, today attended Stars of …Source: Al Bawaba -
Published on 08:07 GMT
Scientists map shifting migration around Alaska mountains, using GPS-equipped eagles
Joe Eisaguirre poses with a golden eagle at Gunsight Mountain off the Glenn Highway between Anchorage and Glenallen, where eagles were captured and fitted with GPS-tracking backpack harnesses. (Photo courtesy Joe Eisaguirre) When golden eagles migrate to …Source: KTOO -
Published on 07:33 GMT
Department of Science & Technology handpicks Tezpur University to promote R&D in the NE region
NET Bureau What may turn out to be a major boost for the entire Northeastern region as a whole in terms of Research &Development output (R&D), Intellectual Property (IP), Research Translation and Technology Commercialization, as the country’s …Source: Northeast Today