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Nearly half of U.S. grandchildren live within 10 miles of a grandparent
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New land grant research detects dicamba damage from the sky
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Scientists create biological ‘artificial intelligence’ system
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$2.6 million NIH grant backs search for genetic cure in deadly heart disease
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Progress towards potassium-ion batteries
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NASA Administrator, President’s Science Advisor to Speak with Astronaut on Yearlong Space Station Mission
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has been joined by John Holdren, science advisor to President Obama and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and former astronaut Mark Kelly for the first public conversation with astronaut Scott Kelly from the International Space Station on Monday, March 30. The event was aired live on […]
Karena W. Chapman and Ali Javey to receive 2015 MRS Outstanding Young Investigator Awards
Awardees honored for contributions to energy-relevant systems and integrating nanomaterials, respectively WARRENDALE, PA – The Materials Research Society’s (MRS) Outstanding Young Investigator Award recognizes outstanding, interdisciplinary scientific work in materials…
Phase Down of Mercury Amalgam
Mercury-Free Dentistry: National Regulation & Revision of Dental Curriculum Demanded Kathmandu— Academician, dental professionals and environmental experts emphasizes the protection of human health and environmental pollution and urge the government to…
Celebrating ‘International Day of Cosmonautics and Aviation 2015’ in Nepal
By Anishma Dhakal, Contributor Kathmandu— After the successful celebration of Yuri’s Night last year, Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO) is back again with more exciting events and programs for the celebration…