Science

Source: news.bbc.co.uk --- 13 hours ago
The 2009 Festival of Science is to be staged at the University of Surrey in Guildford, it is announced. ...

Source: isohunt.com --- 16 hours ago
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Source: isohunt.com --- 16 hours ago
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Source: education.guardian.co.uk --- 17 hours ago
Schools can apply for a share of £30m in new funding to improve Science teaching, it has been announced ...

Source: www.boingboing.net --- 12 hours ago
Sardenta sez, "I know you're aware of the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle. They've got an opening in their education department for an Education Coordinator. Here's a summary:" This position supports the Manager of Interpretation and Educator resources by coordinating the training and efforts of the part-time gallery guides and floor volunteers. The guides and volunteers will provide excellent museum experiences for guided group visits to the exhibitions and interactive galleries such as Sound Lab; as well as visitors participating in public programs and All Access Nights. Working closely with other EMP|SFM staff, especially the Visitor Experience and Public Programming Managers, this position will coordinate recruiting, training, and the day-to-day supervision required to produce lively and engaging interpretive staff and knowledgeable floor volunteers. Link (Thanks, Sardenta!)... ...

Source: sanjose.bizjournals.com --- 14 hours ago
Longitude Capital said Tuesday it closed its first investment vehicle, Longitude Venture Partners L.P., a $325 million venture capital fund dedicated to life sciences investments. ...

Source: www.theglobeandmail.com --- 14 hours ago
Science teacher accused of preaching his Christian beliefs in the classroom and burning crosses on students' arms ...

Source: www.utexas.edu --- 13 hours ago
Event: The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching (TRC) is holding its 14th Annual Meeting, titled "From Legislation to Implementation: Achieving Excellence in STEM Education." The keynote address will be delivered by state Rep. Donna Howard, a member of the House's Higher Education Committee. The TRC is [...] ...

Source: www.nationalreview.com --- 18 hours ago
Was it "anti-Science" for Louisiana to have opposed eugenics in the early 20th century? ...

Source: www.star-telegram.com --- 16 hours ago
Teens from 16 high schools across the country converge at Texas Motor Speedway for a four-day solar car race (with video). ...

Source: www.heraldtribune.com --- 16 hours ago
Manatee County teachers are mastering new techniques meant to keep the subject compelling. ...

Source: www.buffalonews.com --- 15 hours ago
Children 8 to 12 are invited to participate in “Cool Science” programs about insects this month and next month. ...

Source: www.buffalonews.com --- 19 hours ago
Middle school pupils are being sought for a two-week summer mathematics and Science camp at the Buffalo Museum of Science. ...

Source: statenews.com --- 20 hours ago
Global warming responses request people cutback on their energy consumption to put less strain on environmental resources. Our increasing reliance on computers and electronics is useful and convenient but this equipment uses a lot of power. Solve one problem, gain another. ...

Source: thedartmouth.com --- 21 hours ago
Partisanship must not influence Science policy, Jeanne Shaheen, former governor of New Hampshire and current Democratic candidate for Senate, said in a town hall meeting held in Hinman Forum on Monday. Speaking to a gathered crowd of about 60 people in what her campaign termed a "major policy address," Shaheen argued Science must play an enhanced role in 21st-century America. ...

Source: apb.directionsmag.com --- 14 hours ago
In case you missed it (I think I did) PopSci offers vignettes of 5 Science apps built on Google Earth including: volcano ash prediction, hurricane growth, biomapping, ice cap mapping and bird flu. ...

Source: www.sciencealert.com.au --- 14 hours ago
Organisation: University of Melbourne Location: VIC Date Posted: 08 Jul 2008 Closing Date: 25 Jul 2008 ...

Source: sefora.org --- 15 hours ago
A look at today’s Science and health policy news: Americans Prefer Candidates Strong On Science Daily Kos–A new poll conducted by Scientists and Engineers for America indicates an overwhelming majority of voters prefer candidates who support research into Science and technology, with emphasis on the three E’s: education, environment, and energy. McCain’s health plan: A threat to [...] ...

Source: www.johannhari.com --- 20 hours ago
The periodic table. Bunsen burner. Photosynthesis. Eyelids heavy yet? ...

Source: scienceblogs.com --- 21 hours ago
What is it about that person? You know the one... You can't explain it, but when they're in the room, no one else matters. You light up and feel more alive. Try to think of something clever to say... a joke, a story, anything that might invoke a smile. Attraction . ' They Always Do ' is a track about this force of nature. A jazzy melody by singer/songwriter Heath Brandon on his new CD ' Stand Clear of the Closing Doors '. About sixteen years ago, Heath and I played percussion together in the Suffern Jr. High School orchestra. His voice was much squeakier back then and he didn't know it at the time ( or maybe until this post ), but I had crush on him. He was a year older and far better than me on drum set. I've always been a sucker for musicians... So what is attraction ? Biologists and psychologists say it all has something to do with pheromones --those chemical signals that could signify immune compatibility for offspring. Maybe. Cosmetic companies sure cash in on the concept. Or perhaps it's defined by the social norms and cultural expectations for cues we've been trained to pick up on. Or do we innately search for universal exhibitions of health and vitality like long shiny hair, voluptuous hips, or height? Still, these explanations don't account for the fleeting attraction to a passerby wearing the cologne of your first love, or the reason Norah Jones or that extra glass of pinot ( or viagra pill for that matter ) stirs up a differe ...