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Nepal to Host NUS Conclave for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Kathmandu, October 15 — Nepal is set to host the “Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUS) Conclave –…
MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks
Every time you check the time on your phone, make an online transaction, or use a navigation app,…
New national standard to boost trust in edible bird’s nest industry
Singapore has launched its first national standard to authenticate the quality of edible bird’s nest (EBN), a billion-dollar…
Robots That Spread and Forget Like Humans: DGIST Cuts Driving Time by 30% with Physical AI
Researchers have developed a new “Physical AI” technology that improves the efficiency of multi-robot autonomous navigation by modeling…
Researchers develop smarter menstrual product with potential for wearable health monitoring
Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new menstrual health product designed to complement and enhance an existing…
Biochar and plants join forces to clean up polluted soils and boost ecosystem recovery
Soil pollution from pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals is a growing threat to global food security and public…
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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 the findings of a new report examining the impacts of declining U.S. federal government investment in basic research. Reporters are invited to attend the report […]
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…
Materials Research Society President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, Named 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lecturer at Pitt
Materials research society (MRS) Vice President/President-Elect, Kristi S. Anseth, has been named recipient of the 2015 Bayer Distinguished Lectureship by the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of…
GLOBE Program Marks 20 Years of Global Earth Science Education
On Earth Day, April 22, NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF) celebrate 20 years of international cooperation and collaboration to engage students, scientists, and teachers in 114 countries in…