At the beginning of the Cold War, Congress created the National Science Foundation as part of an effort to stay ahead of the Soviet Union in the scientific arms race. NSF’s mission, in its own words, is “to promote the advancement of science; to advance national health, prosperity and welfare; to ensure national defense; and … Read more
Richard Sever, Assistant Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press in New York and Executive Editor of Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives journals. Sever spoke at Duke about the benefits of sharing preprints of scientific papers.Photo by Sever. Quality is of utmost importance in the world of scholarly publishing, but speed can also be crucial. At … Read more
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) showing a nearly 20% drop in fentanyl poisoning deaths over the past year. Courtesy images Texas frontier business – Advertising – AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted new data released by the Texas Department of State Health … Read more
Diversity and representation in engineering have become cornerstones of academic and professional conversations, especially in fields like computer science and computer engineering, where women and minorities have historically been underrepresented. Paige Pisano, Angela Leon and Julia Gutgesell, three women enrolled in Master of Engineering programs at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, are the change the … Read more
When I was an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I added a concentration in film studies as part of my English major. This choice exposed me to the wonderful world of film scholarship, adding to my already passionate love of movies since I had been a self-proclaimed cinephile throughout my … Read more
October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Brooke A. Whitworth has been named field editor Science Teachera respected, award-winning journal from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). Whitworth officially assumed her role on September 1. “We are excited to have Dr. Whitworth in charge of Science Teacher. Her deep understanding of the evolving landscape of science … Read more
A 39-year-old man presented an average day of eating for review at the BI Nutrition Clinic. A nutritionist said that eating protein in the morning would help with satiety and recovery. If you would like to have your diet reviewed by an expert, fill out this form. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics … Read more
Becca Itkowitz left the US with her husband and two young sons and lived in Denmark for three years. The boys especially loved it as their parents and school embraced the non-helicopter culture. The family was shocked and disappointed by the children’s pampering when they returned to the US. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
Apple’s push for generative AI, under the not-so-subtle moniker of Apple Intelligence, took another step forward with the release of developer beta software for iOS 18.2iPadOS 18.2 and MacOS Sequoia 15.2. The drop includes even more Apple Intelligence features like GenMoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration for Siri. This release follows the latest public beta … Read more
By Dr Sarah Hernandez October 23, 2024 Edited by Dr Rachel Harding We’re excited to announce that the 2024 HDBuzz Prize opened this summer, looking to find effective communicators to help us break down the latest and greatest Huntington’s disease research! This fall (or fall, if you’re feeling fancy, or just British to be honest) … Read more