India became an independent nation 75 years ago today. In celebration of the India@75 anniversary and the close bilateral relationship between Australia and India, the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has partnered with the Academy to share stories of the close scientific research relationship between the two nations. The result is […]
Let’s talk about heat for a moment. Just plain heat. You know … the high and uncomfortable air temperatures large parts of the planet, and people, are currently experiencing. This past July about 100 million Americans were under a heat advisory/warning due to sustained high 90’s and triple digit temperatures. Then late July, it was […]
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LAMNL) Director Thom Mason speaking about the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act during a press conference today at the Bradbury Science Museum. Included in this act is $17.6 billion for advanced manufacturing, AI technology, quantum, biotech and more, $125 million for promoting small business innovation, $14.7 billion for national […]
After astrophysicist John Read finished his undergraduate degree at Saint Mary’s University, his search for a local master’s program came up short. “Eventually I applied to an American school, John Hopkins, and I got in,” he says. His move to an American institution was largely a function of trying to access funding for his research, […]
August 10, 2022 Later: Shaheen Visits Jaffrey to Highlight $2.3 Million EDA Grant for Cold Stone Spring Water Treatment Plant Project Shaheen tours Cirtronics in Milford Shaheen visits Jaffrey (Nashua, NH) – This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Cirtronics in Milford to highlight New Hampshire priorities included in the recently enacted CHIPS & […]
Both the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee and the Onward think-tank have shone a light on one of the greatest challenges but also opportunities facing the next prime minister — how to achieve the ambition to make the UK a “science and technology superpower” (Report, August 4). There is a broad consensus on […]
Lab classes at the School of Molecular and Theoretical Biology SMTB I learned about the School of Molecular and Theoretical Biology several years ago at a science education roundtable at Stony Brook University. This unique non profit summer internship program brings together leading scientists and curious high school students from over 20 countries every year. […]
Thirty years ago Sept. 1, Dr. Gary Senn began his employment at USC Aiken. He plans to stay there until he retires. “This is the best place to work in the universe,” Senn said. “I love what I do, so there hasn’t been a reason to look elsewhere. It’s been very gratifying.” Senn serves as […]
Science North has confirmed its preferred location for a proposed 34,000 square foot science centre in Thunder Bay as the Pool 6 lands at the waterfront. THUNDER BAY – Science North has confirmed it’s seeking to locate a proposed Thunder Bay science centre at the Pool 6 site on the waterfront. The decision sets the […]
Who would have guessed that the feeling of awe is now analyzed by scientists and can stem from such disparate events or activities such as a mind-blowing experience to a fine work of art, an idea raised in a great speech or nature’s grandeur? It really isn’t too difficult to find something to become awe-struck […]