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Researchers Identify Effective Government Policies for Transformative New Industries
The team suggested that transforming or setting regulations optimized for the emergence and growth of new industries is…
MIT researchers discover “neutronic molecules”
Study shows neutrons can bind to nanoscale atomic clusters known as quantum dots. The finding may provide insights…
Lipids Identified in Details for the First Time in Herbal Teas
Herbal teas are enjoyed worldwide, not only for their taste and refreshment but also for a wide range…
MIT-derived algorithm helps forecast the frequency of extreme weather
To assess a community’s risk of extreme weather, policymakers rely first on global climate models that can be…
Researchers reveal evolutionary path of important proteins
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help…
New software enables blind and low-vision users to create interactive, accessible charts
A growing number of tools enable users to make online data representations, like charts, that are accessible for…
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NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Returns Safely to Earth after One-Year Mission
NASA astronaut and Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Kornienko returned to Earth Tuesday after a historic 340-day mission aboard the International Space Station.
ESA in partnership with Europe’s railway
A new ESA initiative is considering the ways that space can add value to the network as it enters its third century of operations.
Global Academies Release New Guide to the Responsible Conduct of Scientific Research
The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), a global network of science and medical academies, publishes ‘Doing Global Science: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in the Global Research Enterprise’.
Five Women Biologists in Developing Countries Win 2016 Elsevier Foundation Awards
The winning scholars from Indonesia, Nepal, Peru, Uganda and Yemen are being honored for their accomplishments in nutrition, psychiatry, biotechnology, women’s health, bioenvironmental sciences and epidemiology.
