EIN Science News Today. 20-21 December 2018.
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Published on Dec 20, 2018
Development cell by cell – Science Magazine
With a trio of techniques, scientists are tracking embryo development in stunning detail. A representation of cell lineages in a zebrafish embryo, color-coded by time. The first cells are gray; by 6 hours (gold), three major branches have formed. IMAGE: …Source: Google -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Cell-by-cell DNA science is ‘Breakthrough of 2018’
Experts say new DNA research will transform science over the coming decades, allowing an ever-clearer picture of the process behind aging, healing and disease The US journal Science on Thursday coined as “Breakthrough of the Year” for 2018 new …Source: Phys.org -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
ChromaDex Corp. and Nestlé Health Science Enter Global Commercial License and Supply Agreement for TRU NIAGEN®
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ChromaDex Corp. (NASDAQ:CDXC) announced today it entered into a license and supply agreement with Nestlé Health Science (NHSc), a global leader pioneering quality science-based nutritional health solutions. …Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry … -
Published on 05:47 GMT
Atmospheric scientists observe effect of aerosols on clouds at the cleanest place in the world
How do airborne particles, so-called aerosols, affect the formation and life cycle of clouds and precipitation? In order to come one step closer to solving this question, atmospheric scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) …Source: News-Medical.net -
Published on 00:48 GMT
Science Pub Explores the Volcanoes of Oregon, Including those Under Close Monitoring
(Photo above: Mt. Hood, one of four volcanoes in Oregon on the U.S.G.S list for high priority monitoring | courtesy of OSU-Cascades) Oregon is near the top of the national list when it comes to the number of volcanoes in the state — there are thousands …Source: Cascade Business News -
Published on 04:33 GMT
Irish scientist questions warnings on climate change
Scientists warning about the dangers of climate change are creating a sense of “planetary emergency without giving rigorous scientific reasons”, a well-known Irish scientist has said. Writing in the Farmers Journal, Prof Ray Bates questioned whether …Source: Irish Times -
Published on 01:23 GMT
Scientists Combine House Plant With Rabbit Gene to Form ‘Green Liver’ Against Indoor Air Pollution
Scientists at the University of Washington (UW) may have found an unexpected way to tackle persistent indoor air pollution: a common houseplant modified with rabbit DNA. Researchers wanted to find a way to remove the toxic compounds chloroform and benzene …Source: Ecowatch -
Published on 01:55 GMT
Data science startup Dataiku raises $101M in Series C round
Big data startup Dataiku Inc. has just raised a hefty $101 million in a round of funding announced Wednesday. The Series C round was led by ICONIQ Capital, with participation from Alven Capital, Battery Ventures, Dawn Capital and FirstMark Capital. It …Source: SiliconANGLE -
Published on 05:02 GMT
Scientists warn of possible polar vortex
2014 Nasa photo of a polar vortex × Scientists warn of possible polar vortex 2014 Nasa photo of a polar vortex FOX NEWS— Climate researchers are sounding the alarm on a polar vortex that’s predicted to sweep through the U.S.’ east coast later this month …Source: WXMI -
Published on 00:07 GMT
Gill Jolly joins Forum of Chief Science Advisors
Friday, 21 December 2018, 12:15 pm Press Release: GNS Science GNS Science is delighted that Dr Gill Jolly has been invited to join the Forum of Chief Science Advisors working with the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Juliet Gerrard. “GNS is really …Source: Scoop -
Published on 03:30 GMT
Chows clip ticket on former courts building sold at loss by Science Alive
Science Alive education trust has sold a loss-making investment in the former central Christchurch courts building that it bought two years ago from Ngāi Tahu for $25 million. The initial buyers were the Chow brothers, known for their brothels, strip clubs …Source: Wairarapa News -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Meet Andrés Couve Correa – Chile’s first Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
SANTIAGO – President Sebastián Piñera has appointed Andrés Couve Correa as the first Secretary of State to head Chile’s new Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation. The 49-year-old biologist, who is known to have led the Millennium …Source: Santiago Times -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Scientists claim they’ve found a way to ‘see’ dark matter
Scientists claim they’ve found a way to ‘see’ dark matter: Faint starlight spotted by Hubble in distant galaxy clusters could finally unlock secrets of the universe The new technique relies on the faint starlight emitted by distant galaxy …Source: Charleston Daily Mail -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Funding for fetal tissue research will continue, agency assures scientists
“When HHS began its audit in September, NIH put a pause in place for procuring new human fetal tissue within its intramural program (research conducted by NIH investigators) until the conclusion of the audit,” the National Institutes of Health …Source: CNN -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Scientists Find Red Wolf DNA in a Unique Group of Wild Dogs in Texas
One of America’s native wild canines, the red wolf, has teetered on the brink of extinction for decades. And despite the efforts of a captive breeding program started in the 1970s, only about 40 such wolves are known to be still living in the wild today, …Source: Gizmodo -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Duke biology professor uses ‘Star Trek’ to encourage people to learn about science
Duke biology professor uses ‘Star Trek’ to encourage people to learn about science By December 20, 2018 01:27 PMDuke biology professor Mohamed Noor uses science fiction, such as “Star Trek,” to encourage people to learn about science. His new …Source: News Observer -
Published on Dec 20, 2018
Jordan B. Peterson: Climate Change Denier & Faux Lover Of Science
Climate Change Published on December 20th, 2018 | by Michael Barnard 0 December 20th, 2018 by Michael Barnard Jordan Peterson is many things. He’s a best-selling author, although not in France, unsurprisingly. He’s a former Professor at the University of …Source: CleanTechnica -
Published on 01:17 GMT
NASA scientist with SETI institute answers questions about meteor seen in California sky
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