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Published on 05:29 GMT
Science centres to come up in seven more districts in Odisha
By Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: The State Government has approved proposals for setting up District Science Centres (DSCs) in seven more districts. The districts are Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj, Balangir, Puri, Jagatsingpur, Bhadrak and Sundargarh. A few …Source: The New Indian Express -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Wellington scientist tops off remarkable career with award
On Thursday Wellington metrologist, Dr Chris Sutton, added to his remarkable career winning the Science and Technology award for the 2018 Wellingtonian of the Year awards. Chris is retiring from New Zealand’s Measurement Standards Laboratory (MSL) after a …Source: Scoop -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Young scientist exhibition entries indicate girls embracing male-dominated subjects
There are strong indications that more female students are embracing chemistry, physics and maths; subjects traditionally dominated by male students. This is reflected in entries to the 2109 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. For the 11th year …Source: Irish Times -
Published on 01:51 GMT
Science Center holds series of activities for 9th anniversary
The Macao Science Center is holding a series of events that will last until December 22 in order to celebrate its 9th anniversary. The anniversary event, called “Biomimicry – Inspired by Nature,” is accompanied by an exhibition inspired by the observation …Source: Macau Daily Times -
Published on 03:26 GMT
UN climate summit stalls as US backs dispute over science report
The United Nations climate summit in Poland stalled over the weekend as the U.S. joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in declining to “welcome” a landmark study on worldwide climate change. All four oil-producing nations are calling for the …Source: Hill -
Published on 03:53 GMT
North Surry science fair winners named
North Surry High School recently named the winners of its annual science fair. They are, by category: Chemistry: Olivia Jones, Meg Adams and Lacy Goins, Ellie McHone; Physics: Keyton Hudson and Carson Stanley, Cheyenne Seal, Chase Swartz, Colt Westmoreland …Source: Mount Airy News -
Published on 04:08 GMT
KPMG exec to lead heavy industry data science innovation hub
Research and engagement executive at professional services firm KPMG Dr Liz Dallimore has swapped her big four consulting hat for a mortar board after being named the new lead for the Western Australian Data Science Innovation Hub based at Curtin …Source: iTnews Australia -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
US water scientist shocked by NZ’s water quality
A visiting water scientist from the United States Department of Agriculture has been shocked by the state of New Zealand’s fresh water. Mark Borchardt is a research microbiologist whose work has been used to improve water quality and protect the health …Source: TVNZ -
Published on 00:07 GMT
Pharex HealthCorp branches out to science-backed wellness supplements
As a pharmaceutical brand, Pharex has always been synonymous with high-quality products that are trusted by medical professionals. It was incorporated in 1973 as a subsidiary of Pascual Laboratories, growing into a popular unibrand portfolio that carried …Source: INQUIRER.net -
Published on 02:25 GMT
Brewer Science Hosts Secretary of State Ashcroft at Vichy Plant
RDN REPORTS Saturday Dec 8, 2018 at 11:31 AM Dec 8, 2018 at 11:39 AM Dr. Terry Brewer hosted Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft at Brewer Science’s Vichy facility on Thursday. Dr. Brewer and Secretary Ashcroft discussed economic development …Source: Rolla Daily News -
Published on 00:14 GMT
Scientists to test tailor-made vaccine tech to fight epidemics
LONDON (Reuters) – A global coalition set up to fight disease epidemics is investing up to $8.4 million to develop a synthetic vaccine system that could be tailor-made to fight multiple pathogens such as flu, Ebola, Marburg and Rabies. The deal, between …Source: Reuters -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Science: Trump admin. report justifying fuel economy rollback is flawed
1 with 1 posters participating In this week’s edition of Science, eleven researchers from prominent universities around the US criticized the federal government’s justification for rolling back vehicle fuel economy standards. They wrote that the …Source: Arc Technica -
Published on 02:14 GMT
Manhattan Science Teacher Safely Lands Plane on New Jersey Golf Course
[What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] A Manhattan science teacher by trade, Jonas De Leon is a pilot at heart. This fall he even began teaching some of his students about aviation at Gregorio Luperon High School for …Source: International Herald Tribune -
Published on 01:11 GMT
Scientists watching rising Tasman Sea temperatures – again
The Tasman Sea is heating up again, a year after the rare “marine heatwave” which brought New Zealand’s hottest summer on record. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) says it is “keeping a close eye” on …Source: Wairarapa News -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Former Miss Kentucky Turned Science Teacher Accused of Sending Nudes to 15-Year-Old
Authorities arrested Ramsey Bearse, 28, on Friday and charged her with four felony counts of distributing or displaying obscene matter to a minor. Bearse, who teaches eighth grade science at Andrew Jackson Middle School in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, was …Source: Breitbart -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Oil and gas giants block ‘stark’ climate science report
Four big oil and gas producer states have attempted to block the UN climate talks in Poland from welcoming the most stark climate science report in years, marking a difficult end to the first week of negotiations. The COP24 conference is being attended by …Source: The Irish Times -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
This Sudbury woman has found a way to combine her love of science and art
Sometimes, you just have to “liver” a little. A Sudbury woman is doing just that by combining her love of science and art. Amanda Durkin, a PhD student at the Health Sciences North Research Institute, also has a passion for drawing. The result? …Source: CBCS -
Published on 00:05 GMT
Sustainability Award for Hawke’s Bay scientist
Pioneering New Zealand fruit-crop protection work by Hawke’s Bay researcher Dr Jim Walker has been recognised at an international awards ceremony in Australia. Based with Plant and Food Research at Havelock North, Walker received the Sustainability …Source: The New Zeland Herald -
Published on Dec 9, 2018
Starwatch: a reliable show of shooting stars | Science – The Guardian
Starwatch 10 December 2018 geminids The Geminids are one of the most reliable meteor showers of the year, with some 75 bright streaks an hour predicted to be visible from a dark site. They will radiate in all directions from the constellation Gemini, from …Source: Google