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NASA Astronaut Loral O’Hara, Crewmates Return from Space Station
NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara returned to Earth after a six-month research mission aboard the International Space Station on Saturday
Record Growth in Renewables, but Progress Needs to be Equitable
Renewables accounted for 86% of capacity additions; however, this growth is unevenly distributed across the world, indicating a…
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…
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The 3rd International Symposium on Transformative Bio-Molecules (ISTbM-3)
This international symposium brings together world-class scientists in biology and chemistry, including, Dr. Ashraf Brik (Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel) and Dr. Feng Zhang (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, USA). The Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) at Nagoya University, Japan, will be holding “The 3rd International Symposium on Transformative Bio-Molecules (ISTbM-3)” on May 25-26, […]
The real cost of child care revealed at global business technology event
A ground breaking system that allows Australian families to clearly and simply work out their childcare entitlements from the Australian Government, will be unveiled at global business technology event CeBIT next month 5-7…
MIT to publish new report examining U.S. innovation deficit on April 27
Report details impacts of declining research investment and benefits of renewed support in critical fields like cybersecurity, infectious disease, plant biology, and Alzheimer’s. CAMBRIDGE— On Monday, April 27th, MIT will release…
MRS Bulletin Editor, Gopal Rao, Recognized by Auburn University as 2015 Materials Engineering Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
During their Spring Reception, held April 10, 2015 at the Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center, Auburn University recognized Gopal Rao of the Materials Research Society (MRS) as the…