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Amidst Partisan Split, U.S. House Panel Approves Controversial NSF Bill
FIRST Act moves another step toward full House vote
FIRST Act moves another step toward full House vote
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Kids Show Off to Obama at White House Science Fair
The fourth annual White House Science Fair was geared towards girls with an interest in science and engineering
The fourth annual White House Science Fair was geared towards girls with an interest in science and engineering
Science Politics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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A manifesto for bringing women in science out of the shadows
The voices of women are all too often missing when the scientific community presents itself to the public. Last week at the British Science Association conference, delegates discussed how to change that
The voices of women are all too often missing when the scientific community presents itself to the public. Last week at the British Science Association conference, delegates discussed how to change that
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:46am
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How Mouse Studies Lead Medical Research Down Dead Ends
New drugs are usually tested in animals before they're tested in humans. But many of those studies aren't done carefully enough, analysts say. So time and money is wasted, and treatments delayed.
New drugs are usually tested in animals before they're tested in humans. But many of those studies aren't done carefully enough, analysts say. So time and money is wasted, and treatments delayed.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Sexism will dog science until it gives women their due
Marthe Gautier's fight for recognition should inspire other female scientists who feel their contributions have been overlooked
Marthe Gautier's fight for recognition should inspire other female scientists who feel their contributions have been overlooked
Science Politics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Jane Goodall blames 'chaotic note taking' for plagiarism controversy
Scientist revises her book Seeds of Hope after allegations 12 sections were lifted from other websites
Scientist revises her book Seeds of Hope after allegations 12 sections were lifted from other websites
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014, 7:50am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014, 7:50am
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Creationism in Schools—On the Taxpayer’s Dime
Vouchers are increasingly being used to teach kids to question not just evolution, but cosmology, biology, even math.
Vouchers are increasingly being used to teach kids to question not just evolution, but cosmology, biology, even math.
Science Politics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014, 7:21am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014, 7:21am
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Does Diversity On Research Team Improve Quality Of Science?
As science becomes more diverse, scientific collaborators are growing more diverse, too. New research exploring the effect of this change suggests the diversity of the teams that produce scientific research play a big role in how successful the science turns out to be.
As science becomes more diverse, scientific collaborators are growing more diverse, too. New research exploring the effect of this change suggests the diversity of the teams that produce scientific research play a big role in how successful the science turns out to be.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Mar 21, 2014, 9:51am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Mar 21, 2014, 9:51am
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More stem cell 'discovery' doubts
A Japanese investigation into a supposedly groundbreaking stem cell study has discovered "inappropriate handling" of the data.
A Japanese investigation into a supposedly groundbreaking stem cell study has discovered "inappropriate handling" of the data.
Science Politics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Scientists turn to crowdfunding to support research
With traditional funding stagnant and competition fierce, some scientists are using Internet sites such as Experiment to appeal to the public for money.UC San Diego graduate student Alex Piel is studying the family dynamics and habitats of chimpanzees in Tanzania's savanna. The research requires tracking animals, retrieving fecal samples and then testing to confirm genetic links.
With traditional funding stagnant and competition fierce, some scientists are using Internet sites such as Experiment to appeal to the public for money.UC San Diego graduate student Alex Piel is studying the family dynamics and habitats of chimpanzees in Tanzania's savanna. The research requires tracking animals, retrieving fecal samples and then testing to confirm genetic links.
Science Politics
Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 20, 2014, 8:38am
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Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 20, 2014, 8:38am
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Female students start to show more interest in science and engineering
Survey shows increased number of female students are interested in studying Stem subjects beyond A-Level
Survey shows increased number of female students are interested in studying Stem subjects beyond A-Level
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014, 7:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 18, 2014, 7:49am
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Who 'Won' The Creation Vs. Evolution Debate?
Days after a wide-ranging debate on creationism and evolution between Bill Nye and Ken Ham, the topic is driving an online conversation about points raised in the debate. Themes of belief and literalism, logic and faith — and, for some, relevance — are being debated online.
Days after a wide-ranging debate on creationism and evolution between Bill Nye and Ken Ham, the topic is driving an online conversation about points raised in the debate. Themes of belief and literalism, logic and faith — and, for some, relevance — are being debated online.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Feb 07, 2014, 9:09am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Friday, Feb 07, 2014, 9:09am
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Chemical Study Becomes A Tale of Conspiracy And Paranoia
Tyrone Hayes, a biology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has spent the past 15 years to studying the adverse effects of atrazine, a common herbicide used in the U.S. For much of that time, Hayes believed he was being watched and closely followed by Syngenta, the Swiss company that produces the chemical, in an effort to discredit his findings.
Tyrone Hayes, a biology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has spent the past 15 years to studying the adverse effects of atrazine, a common herbicide used in the U.S. For much of that time, Hayes believed he was being watched and closely followed by Syngenta, the Swiss company that produces the chemical, in an effort to discredit his findings.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 06, 2014, 8:29am
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Denying climate change isn't scepticism – it's 'motivated reasoning'
True sceptics test a hypothesis against the evidence, but climate sceptics refuse to accept anything that contradicts their beliefs
True sceptics test a hypothesis against the evidence, but climate sceptics refuse to accept anything that contradicts their beliefs
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 05, 2014, 8:17am
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Boycotting academic publishers is a career risk for young scientists
Research careers are built on publishing in high-profile journals, so can postdocs be expected to take a stand against them?
Research careers are built on publishing in high-profile journals, so can postdocs be expected to take a stand against them?
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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We face being buried under an avalanche of Chinese science
China is investing unprecedented amounts in research and development while changing the way science is practised
China is investing unprecedented amounts in research and development while changing the way science is practised
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Does it matter that there aren't more women in science? | Richard P Grant
A bibliometric analysis in Nature purports to confirm that women scientists are discriminated against. But the full picture might be much more interesting
A bibliometric analysis in Nature purports to confirm that women scientists are discriminated against. But the full picture might be much more interesting
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 09, 2014, 9:57am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 09, 2014, 9:57am
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Why we are not ready for radical changes in science publishing
There are indeed concerns about the current science publishing model, but until major changes in grant funding are incorporated, researchers will continue to lust after publications in high-tier journals
There are indeed concerns about the current science publishing model, but until major changes in grant funding are incorporated, researchers will continue to lust after publications in high-tier journals
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Jan 06, 2014, 9:11am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Jan 06, 2014, 9:11am
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Christmas in the lab – do's and don'ts
As scientists around the world gear up for the final throes of the festive period, it's worth keeping in mind these practical survival tips from a seasoned professional
As scientists around the world gear up for the final throes of the festive period, it's worth keeping in mind these practical survival tips from a seasoned professional
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Dec 20, 2013, 10:42am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Dec 20, 2013, 10:42am
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The Vast Majority of Raw Data From Old Scientific Studies May Now Be Missing
A new survey of 20-year-old studies shows that poor archives and inaccessible authors make 90 percent of raw data impossible to find
A new survey of 20-year-old studies shows that poor archives and inaccessible authors make 90 percent of raw data impossible to find
Science Politics
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Dec 20, 2013, 10:42am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Friday, Dec 20, 2013, 10:42am
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China to expand presence in Antarctica with new research bases
China will expand its presence in Antarctica by building a fourth research base and finding a site for a fifth, a state-run newspaper said on Thursday, as the country steps up its increasingly far-flung scientific efforts.
China will expand its presence in Antarctica by building a fourth research base and finding a site for a fifth, a state-run newspaper said on Thursday, as the country steps up its increasingly far-flung scientific efforts.
Science Politics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 19, 2013, 9:15am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 19, 2013, 9:15am
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To Make Science Real, Kids Want More Fun
In a new poll, many parents said they're worried that schools aren't adequately preparing students for a changing workforce. And too much emphasis on memorizing facts in the classroom, both parents and kids say, is keeping young people from getting excited about science and technology careers.
In a new poll, many parents said they're worried that schools aren't adequately preparing students for a changing workforce. And too much emphasis on memorizing facts in the classroom, both parents and kids say, is keeping young people from getting excited about science and technology careers.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Nobel prizewinner declares boycott of top science journals
Randy Schekman says his lab will no longer send papers to Nature, Cell and Science as they distort scientific process
Randy Schekman says his lab will no longer send papers to Nature, Cell and Science as they distort scientific process
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013, 10:28am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013, 10:28am
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Do-It-Yourself Biologists Doing No Harm, Survey Finds
Still, a majority of molecular biology hobbyists say regulation is inevitable
Still, a majority of molecular biology hobbyists say regulation is inevitable
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013, 7:35am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013, 7:35am
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Lawmakers To Examine Bill Renewing U.S. Research
Proposal includes provisions science lobbyists love – and hate.
Proposal includes provisions science lobbyists love – and hate.
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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Halloween costumes inspired by science | Dean Burnett
Halloween costumes are often based on the occult or supernatural. But if you're a rational scientist type, there are still many scary things you can dress as that are even more terrifying because they're real
Halloween costumes are often based on the occult or supernatural. But if you're a rational scientist type, there are still many scary things you can dress as that are even more terrifying because they're real
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 31, 2013, 10:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 31, 2013, 10:01am
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Science On Shaky Ground As Automatic Budget Cutbacks Drag On
As the cuts made under the sequester continue, scientists worry that U.S. research will fall behind. Budget cuts already are delaying plans for equipment upgrades and preventing new research — and a new generation of researchers — from getting underway.
As the cuts made under the sequester continue, scientists worry that U.S. research will fall behind. Budget cuts already are delaying plans for equipment upgrades and preventing new research — and a new generation of researchers — from getting underway.
Science Politics
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013, 7:49am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013, 7:49am
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After Shutdown Ends, Effects Continue to Stymie Science
A U.S. government shutdown that sent federal workers home for 16 days has ended, but its impact on science continues.
A U.S. government shutdown that sent federal workers home for 16 days has ended, but its impact on science continues.
Science Politics
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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We need to talk about sexism in science
The events that culminated in the resignation of Bora Zivkovic from Scientific American last week demonstrate that women in science face a long struggle to root out sexism
The events that culminated in the resignation of Bora Zivkovic from Scientific American last week demonstrate that women in science face a long struggle to root out sexism
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013, 11:36am
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Does UK science have a fetish for the short-term?
Many of the biggest problems in science are tackled through sustained efforts over years or decades. But if science is a long-term endeavour, why are funding and careers so fixated on the now?
Many of the biggest problems in science are tackled through sustained efforts over years or decades. But if science is a long-term endeavour, why are funding and careers so fixated on the now?
Science Politics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Oct 21, 2013, 7:34am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Monday, Oct 21, 2013, 7:34am
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