Argonne wins three R&D 100 awards for innovative technologies
...of the worlds top 100 scientific and technological innovations during 2006, as judged by R&D magazine. Argonne scientists are consistent winners of the R&D 100 awards, having garnered 98 of the prizes since the magazine introduced them in 1964. Once again, DOEs labs are at the cutting edge of innovation wit...Universe's stringy birth revealed by young Czech scientist in EURYI winning project
... and has since slipped in and out of favour as new innovations have occurred. Now Europe is fortunate to have one of the worlds leading experts in string theory working on an ambitious project that could make significant progress towards a unified theory, and at least help resolve two mysteries. One is how the u...UC experts detail new standard for cleaner transportation fuels
... the early years, and greater reductions later, as innovations reach the market. Non-liquid fuel providers (electricity, natural gas, propane and hydrogen): These firms should be given the option to participate in the LCFS, most likely by selling emissions credits to petrofuel providers. Low-carbon...N.C. A&T food scientist develops process for allergen-free peanuts
...-free peanut is the first in a portfolio of peanut innovations to be available for commercialization from N.C. A&T. Ahmednas process is expected to add value to a crop that is already economically and nutritionally important. Peanuts are the 12th largest crop in the United States, with a farm value of close to...President Bush announces 2005 and 2006 Laureates of National Medals of Science and Technology
...hances our understanding of the world and leads to innovations and technologies that give the United States its global economic edge. President Bush will present 2006 and 2005 Laureates with National Medals of Science and Technology during a White House awards ceremony on Friday, July 27, 2007. The 2006 Nat...Fedoroff, of Penn State, to receive National Medal of Science
...hances our understanding of the world and leads to innovations and technologies that give the United States its global economic edge. The National Science Foundation administers the award, which was established by Congress in 1959. Fedoroff is one of the nation's most prominent researchers in the life scienc...'Virtual' mouse brains now available online
...ics. He is first author of a report describing the innovations set for publication in the research journal NeuroI... , which Johnson directs, reveal examples of these innovations in action. In one video two different mouse brains -- one from a normal animal and the other from a ...Ossur's PROPRIO FOOT takes the Gold 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award
...veloper of more scientifically advanced prosthetic innovations than any other company in the field, is pleased to announce that its PROPRIO FOOT is the winner of the Gold 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award, in the category of rehabilitation and assistive technology products. The PROPRIO FOOT features several u...Australian wins prestigious prize in biodiversity informatics
...cularly attuned to user needs. His work includes innovations that similar developments lack, and he has a rare mix of skill sets." The Prize winner also works on making desktop software tools into web-based tools that can be shared across the Internet. Sharing analytical software in this way promotes collabor...SNM presents awards on Capitol Hill
... To continue to move molecular imaging and therapy innovations from the research laboratory to real improvements in patient care, we need the support of Congress, said SNM President Alexander J. McEwan, who presented the awards during a June 5 Capitol Hill reception. Were extremely appreciative of the support fr...Leading the fight against food poisoning
... animal health. Its animal health program includes innovations for the control of food-safety hazards associated with the transfer of pathogenic bacteria from animal production to consumers. The work on a phage product for the control of Campylobacter will complement GangaGens food safety product portfolio, wh...Health care reimagined: Improving patient care through early health
...cal academic leaders gather in New York to discuss innovations in medical technology that can help predict, diagnose and treat disease and why these technologies are key components to the future of healthcare. This media-only event will focus on topics including: Predictive Diagnostics, Healthcare's New Crysta...Researchers publish first marsupial genome sequence
...ue of the journal Nature, the team found that most innovations leading to the human genome sequence lie not in pr...ir travels, they are disseminating crucial genetic innovations around the genome." Other important findings to emerge from the analysis of the opossum genome in...LSU professor involved in genome sequencing of the first marsupial
...e role in genome evolution spreading key genetic innovations involved in the control of gene expression across the genome. Mobile elements are also commonly utilized for studies of population and species-specific genetic diversity. The genetic diversity and ancestral population structure of recently active m...Ossur's Proprio Foot walks away with 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award
...veloper of more scientifically advanced prosthetic innovations than any other company in the field, is pleased to announce that its PROPRIO FOOT is the winner of a 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award. The PROPRIO FOOT, the latest in Ossurs Bionic Technology platform, is the worlds first motor-powered and inte...New OHSU senior care program gets $2.5M boost
...system that takes advantage of medical informatics innovations developed at Intermountain Healthcare and OHSU, and well-trained, "technology-enhanced" care managers. Together, they help patients and caregivers self-manage their conditions, prioritize health care needs, prevent complications through structured he...Leading researchers honored for progress in cancer prevention, detection and treatment
...cognize the accomplishments of an individual whose innovations in science and position as a thought leader have inspired creativity and new directions in cancer research. Varshavsky will present his lecture titled, "The Ubiquitin System and the N-End Rule Pathway," at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2007 in Hall...UN, industry, others partner to create world standards for e-scrap recycling, harvesting components
...tching half way around the world. Rapid product innovations and replacement, especially in ITC and office equipment the migration from analog to digital technologies and to flat-screen TVs and monitors, for example is fueling an increase of e-waste, says Mr. Kuehr. In 2004, one-half of German household...AAAS Oceans Panel examines advances in science and technology to boost fishery sustainability
...cisco will look at whether advances in science and innovations in technology can produce a spectrum of sustainable fisheries and minimize environmental degradation within an ecosystem. Moderated by Dr. Terry Quinn and Dr. Vidar Wespestad, the Scientific Advisor for the American Fisheries Research Foundation, ...UI researcher cites need for a 'small view' of the environment
...oscience, can make toward sustainability. Chemical innovations -- as they relate to sustainability -- have the potential to significantly impact many areas, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and air and water quality, she noted. The session featuring Grassian and National Science Foundation (NSF) Chemist...