Report outlines vision and recommendations for microbiology in the 21st Century
...nd become integrated with other disciplines." The science of microbiology should not be confined to microbio...iplinary research." The report recommends amending science curricula at the elementary, middle and high school levels to include lessons and laboratory exercis...New framework for biodiversity conservation
...ists," says Andelman. "It goes beyond conservation science to human psychology figuring out how we can get the pieces of land with the biggest conservation impact. It requires data conservationists have not historically collected such as property values and understanding what will motivate a landowner to se...Scientific publications: Time for change
...he beginning of a new era. Change is essential for science and will benefit society." Crucially, the report recommends that UK research funding bodies mandate free access to all their research findings. "This will lead to a profound change in the way that scientific literature is published, and validates th...UGA named recipient of $5.6 million grant from NSF for corn improvement
...tt, a professor in the department of crop and soil science at UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Other collaborators on the grant include James Birchler of the University of Missouri; Jiming Jiang of the University of Wisconsin; and Gernot Presting of the University of Hawaii. ...Unique partnership between UH, FDA opens path for scientific exchange
...d and Drug Administration are providing a path for science to advance in medically related fields of higher e...ave to be partners in advancing the development of science to promote and protect the public health," said V. Michelle Chenault, associate director for the Med...Dr. Patricia Limerick to speak at ESA annual meeting
... for the local public to participate in the annual science conference. Pacific Northwest Writers and Poets Evening Another free event open to the public will feature an opportunity to hear noted authors and poets Robin Cody, Robert Michael Pyle, Kathleen Dean Moore, and Liz Woody who are inspired by...Scientists issue statement on scientific peer review
.... When it comes to peer review of in-house agency science and the body of science underlying management decisions, it has become clear that, in some cases, significant confusion exis...New textbook introduces students to the foundations, applications of nanotechnology
...g discipline," Heflin said. "I think anyone with a science or engineering background could learn from this bo...l value and written in a manner accessible to both science and engineering disciplines. "We avoid jargon and overly-technical terms," Heflin said. All of the c...National Corn Growers Association announces valuable maize genome data now available to scientists
...ers, and grain and oilseed processors. DuPont is a science company, delivering science-based solutions in food and nutrition, health care, apparel, home and construction, electronics and transportation that make a difference in people's lives. Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) is a leading global provider of tech...Leading scientists design new framework for biodiversity conservation
...o conservation plans. "It goes beyond conservation science to human psychology figuring out how we can get the pieces of land with the biggest conservation impact. It requires data conservationists have not historically collected: property values and understanding what will motivate a landowner to sell, and...Scientists find 75 percent of red snapper sold in stores is really some other species
...e students got a big surprise. So did their marine science professors. In violation of federal law, more than 75 percent of fish tested and sold as tasty red snapper in stores in eight states were other species. How much of the mislabeling was unintentional or fraud is unknown, said Dr. Peter B. Marko, assis...National Academies advisory: July 21 meeting on S&T presidential advisory committees
...ers to selecting the most-qualified candidates for science and technology presidential appointments, and assessing the overall process of appointing scientists, engineers, and health professionals to serve on federal advisory committees. At a meeting on July 21, the study committee will hear stakeholders' p...LSU researcher discovers new bird
...ne, a specimen of that bird previously unknown to science rests in a Lima museum and it will soon bear a name of Lane's choosing. As the discoverer of what could be a new species or, perhaps, a new genus, Lane will also be the first to author a scientific description of the bird. The process will...$1.86 billion boost for UK science and innovation
A one billion pound ($1.86bn) boost for science and innovation in the UK was unveiled today as the...nt published its ten year investment framework for science and innovation. The framework sets out the Government's ambition for public and private spending on ...Forensic science has been variously described as fascinating, chall... If you have only a vague concept of what forensic science is, this book will provide the answer. Aimed at non-scientists, or those with limited scientific kno...Key principles for the foundation of a European Research Council (ERC)
...elp secure Europe's competitive global position in science and research. A future ERC must include all areas ...ey seek to support and to hold a dialogue with the science and research communities, with the organisations of research funding in the member states, is an opp...$1.6 million grant to Williams College
...part of a $606 million investment in undergraduate science by HHMI. To help colleges meet the challenges of ...d major advances in biology and medicine, enhanced science education, and provided notably to the understanding of our world. The award will provide Williams ...Plant pathologists look to forensics to aid in biosecurity
...ed renewed interest in the application of forensic science to assist in precise identification of microbes and their origin. "If a plant disease agent were used for bioterrorism, we would like to trace it to its source. This could help us prevent it from happening again," said Fletcher. The usual goal of a p...Mosquito researchers track dengue fever in Sonora, Mexico
...ACyT), Mexico's federal agency to fund research in science and technology, about expanding the scope of the project within Sonora.......ting on EurekAlert at www.eurekalert.com and other science news websites. The ACS web site -- www.chemistry.org/news --will post the releases once the embargo is lifted. Housing and Travel Arrangement information is available on the ACS national meetings website at: http://pubs3.acs.org/philadelphia04/in...