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TestEquity 1.55 Cu Ft Temperature Chamber Receives CE Mark
The popular TestEquity Model 115 Temperature Chamber provides full-range temperature testing in a compact floor standing or benchtop package. It has a 1.55 Cu Ft interior workspace (16"W x 12"H x 14"D) and temperature range of -73°C to +175°C. The export version, Model 115-EX... - March 19, 2008 - TestEquity LLC
PMI Unveils New Capillary Flow Porometer
While similar to their other Capillary Flow Porometers, this new CapFlow has unique features which their other machines do not have. - March 19, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
North Carolina Center for Automotive Research Names New Chief Operating Officer
The North Carolina Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR) announced today that Simon Cobb, most recently the Director of North Carolina Operations for Lotus Engineering, Inc., is being named to lead business and program development for the NCCAR, the automotive testing and research facility located in the northeastern region of North Carolina. - March 18, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
Albert Einstein’s Achievements Celebrated on 129th Birthday
Albert Einstein was born in Germany on March 14, 1879. In 1905, Einstein wrote three groundbreaking scientific theories that were published and still profoundly impact the world. These three theories include his paper on Photoelectricity, Brownian Motion, and his Special Relativity Theory. Xump founder Anton Skorucak said, “Einstein’s discoveries are around us in everyday life, for example without his theory of relativity we would not have GPS.” - March 12, 2008 - xUmp.com
NCSRT Launches DiaSync for Improved Yield, Lower Cost in Harvest, Concentration, and Diafiltration of Biomolecules
At the Antibody Development and Production meeting in San Diego, CA March 12, 2008, NCSRT is launching its DiaSync process for biomolecules from fermentation, cell culture, or extraction. Utilizing concurrent processing technology and the patented SmartFlow™ TFF technology, DiaSync provides... - March 12, 2008 - NCSRT, Inc.
Device Promises to Heal the World's Sleep Problems
Those seeking better sleep without drugs look to technology that guarantees deeper, more recuperative sleep and enhanced daytime productivity. - March 09, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
The Virtual Lecture Hall is Now a Reality
If you never had the opportunity to attend Princeton or Yale, higher learning is now just a mouse click away. The world's first online public university is now a reality, and anyone with an internet connection can easily access various lectures from universities around the world from the comfort of their home. This ambitious project is the brainchild of a 26-year-old university student from Aarhus, Denmark. - March 07, 2008 - PublicUniversityOnline.com
Trevigen Launches Anti-8-oxo-dG Monoclonal Antibody (Clone 2E2)
DNA damage caused by oxidative radicals is associated with aging, inflammation, carcinogenesis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. When exposed to oxidative radicals, 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine (8-oxo-dG) is formed and can serve as a sensitive indicator of physiological and... - March 06, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Dissertation Editing – Critical Aspects of Dissertation Process Finally Revealed
Some might find dissertation to be rewarding while some may find it utterly dreadful. Oeinet has stepped forward to reveal critical aspects in dissertation editing. - March 02, 2008 - OEI Consulting Inc
Psychologist and Dog Expert, Dr. Stanley Coren Says Dogs Are Intelligent, But Not Telepathic
University of British Columbia psychology professor, and author of, The Intelligence of Dogs, discusses his research into dog behavior, the unexplained capabilities of canines, and whether Darwin’s theories of evolution suggest dogs are conscious. - March 01, 2008 - Skeptiko
Scientists Discover How Cigarette Smoke Causes Cancer: Study Points to New Treatments, Safer Tobacco
Everyone has known for decades that that smoking can kill, but until now no one really understood how cigarette smoke causes healthy lung cells to become cancerous. In a new research report published in the March 2008 print issue of The FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org), researchers from the... - March 01, 2008 - The FASEB Journal, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
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National conference to pay tribute to weather pioneer. - March 01, 2008 - Texas Severe Storms Association
ClinfoSource and Nucleus Network Jointly Launch On-Line GCP Clinical Trials Training Programs for the Australia-New Zealand Region
ClinfoSource, a US-based global online training company has partnered with Nucleus Network of Australia to provide web-based GCP training for clinical trials professionals in the Australia region, later to be extended to include New Zealand regulations. This program will offer clinical trial investigators, coordinators, research associates and others a solid and practical understanding of clinical trials conduct and management, the regulations and ethics central to the drug development process. - February 28, 2008 - ClinfoSource
Aitken Scientific Announces Agreement with ThalesNano to License Software Package for New H-Cube Autosampler
Aitken Scientific’s software engineering expertise partnered with ThalesNano’s H-Cube technology and the Gilson GX271 sampler has unleashed the full potential of the H-Cube system, enabling full automation of the hydrogenation process. - February 27, 2008 - Aitken Scientific Ltd
Customers Rank Market Research Suppliers by Satisfaction Scores
Customers of Forrester, e-Rewards, and Decision Analyst report the highest level of customer satisfaction among syndicated, online sample provision, and full service market research segments, respectively. - February 25, 2008 - MarketResearchCareers
NineSigma Capitalizes on Growth of Open Innovation; Reports a Record Year for 2007
Company Records 1000th Request for Proposal, Increases Staff by 200 Percent - February 25, 2008 - NineSigma
Aitken Scientific Announces Completion of Custom Software for NLG Analytical’s v:kit
NLG Analytical’s Business Development Manager discusses why Aitken Scientific’s software engineering service was commissioned to produce scientific software for the 21 CFR Part 11 compliant v:kit. - February 23, 2008 - Aitken Scientific Ltd
Trevigen Launches High-Throughput PARP/Apoptosis Assays
Trevigen launches High-Throughput PARP/Apoptosis Assays ideal for measuring the activity of PARP in 96-well plates. Cell extracts can be obtained using their newly-developed, higher-throughput procedure before, during and after apoptosis induction. During apoptosis, PARP-1 which catalyzes the NAD... - February 20, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Science an Ongoing Process of Discovery for Stanford University Physics Professor, Dr. Peter Sturrock
Interview with astrophysics professor and UFO expert, Dr. Peter Sturrock discusses the Journal of Scientific Exploration and how to investigate science outside the mainstream. - February 14, 2008 - Skeptiko
Market Researchers Increasingly Believe Offshoring Helps to Reduce Expenses
Up from 46% last year, 54% of all market research professionals now believe locating a portion of their staff overseas is an effective way to reduce costs--but with mixed satisfaction levels. - February 12, 2008 - MarketResearchCareers
Historical Overview of, and Update on Controversies Surrounding, Key Millennial Discoveries from 241-Mumbers, as Derived from a Unified Dimensionless 'Universal Monolith'
A historical overview of, with an update about old and new controversies surrounding, the key distinguishing elements that allow the central discoveries of Sean Sheeter, as fully developed in the forthcoming text "241-Mumbers: The Definitive Data for Fundamental Physics and Cosmology." - February 12, 2008 - 241Mumbers.com
OPT Announces Sale on Exciting Meade mySKY Sky Navigation Device
Meade mySKY is an electronic device that finds and locates thousands of objects within the night sky. No prior knowledge of the night sky is needed due to the fact that Meade mySKY aligns itself without any input from the user. The Meade mySKY is going on sale for the month of February for only $299 and is now available for immediate purchase at OPT. - January 31, 2008 - OPT Telescopes
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Grant for Respiratory Research
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. Yin Chen, an assistant investigator in the Division of Translational Biology at The Hamner, has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / National Institutes of Health (NIH). - January 29, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Alberta M. Nikolai, Systems Engineers for the Science Application International Corporation, Has Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Alberta M. Nikolai is a leader in the industries of Science and Engineering. She has an impressive academic history which includes earning several degrees in several different areas of study. Alberta’s first academic achievement was at Gannon University where she earned a Bachelor of... - January 24, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Wave Foundation Supports SRI’s Operation Whale Shark
Wave Foundation of Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium has awarded $6,200 to Operation Whale Shark, a study conducted by the Shark Research Institute (SRI). The Wave grant, together with funds from the World Wildlife Fund, is helping SRI scientists identify the size, structure, and habits of the... - January 23, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Are Europeans More Interested in Science Than Americans?
Xump.com, one of the leading online science toys, games and gadgets retailers tallies record breaking sales gains to the European market for 2006. Were these impressive gains due to Europeans being more interested in science than Americans? - January 16, 2008 - xUmp.com
RGBLase LLC Introduces Free Space Laser Module in Blue, Violet, Green and Red Wavelength
FreeBeam series temperature stabilized diode laser module features Violet 375 nm, Violet 405 nm, Blue 445 nm, Blue 473 nm, Green 532 nm, Red 639 nm and Raman 780 nm available now. - January 15, 2008 - RGBLase LLC
Plant-Made Biotechnology a Growing Future for North Carolina’s Northeast
Economic Development officials announced plans to have ongoing meetings with educators and business representatives to bring together biotechnology resources throughout North Carolina’s northeast region and to develop a plan for future development of a viable industry in plant-made biotechnology. At a recent meeting, the group developed plans for moving plant-made biotech research from the universities to farms and businesses in North Carolina’s northeast region. - January 15, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
T-3 Months for Yuri's Night 2008; Party Packs Now Available
Space enthusiasts around the world are beginning to mark their calendars, as only three months remain until the start of this year's Yuri's Night festivities. To help each party promote and plan their event, as they come even closer to April 12th, Yuri's Night has begun offering their Party Pack... - January 14, 2008 - Yuri's Night
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Hosts Tour Stop for 2008 N.C. Science Blogging Conference
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), has announced that the organization will host a tour stop for the 2008 North Carolina Science Blogging Conference on Friday, Jan. 18 from 2-4 p.m. The Hamner tour stop will feature a demonstration by Dr. Russell Thomas, director of the... - January 11, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Trevigen Launches Cultrex BME PathClear
Trevigen announces the immediate availability of PathClear" Basement Membrane Extract in the Cultrex® product line. - January 11, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Monica Gavin MD, CEO Azani Medical Spa, is 1st Lehigh Valley PA Physician to Get Diplomate Certification from American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (A4M)
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlehem, PA, announced the Diplomate Certification status of Dr. Monica Carezani-Gavin through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M). From its global membership of over 20,000 physicians and health practitioners from 90 countries, Dr. - January 09, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Signs BioMedomics
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that BioMedomics has joined The Hamner Accelerator for Translational Bioscience. The accelerator program provides an opportunity for leaders of emerging companies to access resources at The Hamner while also partnering on... - January 07, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
DDC's Laboratory Director Now Chair of AABB Parentage Testing Program
Effective January 1, 2008, DDC's Laboratory Director, Dr. Michael Baird, is chairman of the Chair of the Relationship Testing Standards Program Unit of the AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks). In this capacity, Dr. Baird is leading the committee to develop the 9th edition of the... - January 05, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
Envirobidnet.com Continues to Grow, Expanding Services
Envirobidnet.com, the leading resource for obtaining government bid opportunities in the environmental field, announced today the expansion of their services to include new categories of bid notices, substantially broadening business opportunities for their customers. - January 04, 2008 - Envirobidnet.com
General Informatics Managing Partner Named Senior Editor of Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Dr. Fred Phillips has been named Senior Editor of Elsevier’s international journal Technological Forecasting & Social Change. Published continuously since 1967, TFSC publishes peer-reviewed advances in technology assessment, forecasting, and policy. - December 27, 2007 - General Informatics LLC
A Possible Code for Human Memory Found
This release is about the theoretical decoding of the mechanism of human memory and is published as a book. The currently pursued hypothesis for memory was made in 1949 by Donald Hebb, a Canadian. Its insufficiency has lead Dr. Kunjumon Vadakkan, another Canadian, to make a new hypothesis. - December 27, 2007 - Neurosearch Center
Non-Mathematician Devises Hypercomplex Numbers, with Possible Implications for Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science
A lay individual, by combining high-school algebra and Objectivist philosophy, hit upon an advanced math concept that extends the complex numbers. - December 25, 2007 - R. Rawlings
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Highly-Detailed Contact-Center Scripts
Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a firm that provides innovative and efficient patient-oriented recruitment solutions to the clinical research industry, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the significance of contact-center scripts on the success of... - December 21, 2007 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Top 10 Green Home Remodeling Products for 2007 Announced
GetWithGreen.com published its first-annual recognition for the environmentally sound home improvement industry. The 2007 list includes manufacturers and product categories that deliver products that help to conserve, reuse, recycle or become less reliant on harmful resources and includes a range of solutions that can help homeowners undergoing major remodels or those that are interested in simple green home projects. - December 20, 2007 - GetWithGreen.com
Porous Materials, Inc. Unveils New Multipoint Simultaneous Pore Structure Analyzer
The new PMI Multipoint Simultaneous Pore Structure Analyzer allows for multiple tests of a sample simultaneously. - December 20, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Dr. Charles Hamner Named to 2008 Most Influential Persons List
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, chairman of the board of directors at The Hamner, has... - December 18, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The Holiday Gift for the Pet Who Has Everything
Pulsed magnetic fields provide strong anti-aging effects while enhancing physical performance in older pets where trauma, arthritis or age related joint deformity has resulted in chronic pain, loss of mobility and subsequent changes in behavior. - December 14, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
New for 2008 - Enhanced Surface Area Analyzer for Materials Research and Quality Assurance
Quantachrome announces that its popular NOVA series of rapid B.E.T surface area analyzers will be available in 2008 with an enhanced "calibration-free" analysis mode in addition to its already standard helium-free mode. This new versatility will make technology transfer easier in those industries where surface area measurement is a staple such as catalysts, chemicals, pharmaceutical & nanomaterials and where both techniques are commonly employed. - December 07, 2007 - Quantachrome Instruments
Sedation Dentistry: Whose Interests Are We Protecting?
Most general dentists offer sedation dentistry to their dental patients, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Dentists and patients alike rave about the benefits of oral conscious sedation dentistry. - December 04, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Fluoridated Water vs. "Mass Medication" - Dentists Speak Out
Most general dentists fully support the fluoridation of community water supplies, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. However, a vocal minority is concerned about the possible side effects of such "mass medication." - December 03, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Skeptiko Host, Alex Tsakiris, Challenges Skeptics to Seek a Path of Personal Discovery Regarding Psychic Medium Research
Science philanthropist Alex Tsakiris looks back at over thirty episodes of Skeptiko and examines what he’s learned from his interviews with skeptics: Michael Shermer, Steven Novella, James Alcock and James Randi. Tsakiris outlines the three biggest failings of the skeptical community and how their inability to successfully handle new research into human consciousness has limited scientific progress. - November 28, 2007 - Skeptiko
Accelr8 Announces Sale of Two New Licenses for OptiChem® Surface Coatings
NanoString acquires license for use with innovative molecular detection, and Schott acquires additional microarraying license. - November 25, 2007 - Accelr8 Technology Corporation
Young Permafrost Researchers Meet to Address Rising Threats of Climate Change on Permafrost
Fifty young researchers from thirteen countries around the world will meet for three days (Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2007) in Saint-Petersburg to learn more about the latest permafrost research methods and to discuss future plans to address climate change issues in permafrost areas. - November 25, 2007 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
Adrienne Mayor on Shadows in the Dark November 25 @ 9:30pm EST
Host Jeremiah Greer welcomes Adrienne Mayor to the show to discuss ancient Paleontology and how this could have lead to the stories of heroes and mystical creatures of the time. - November 24, 2007 - Shadows in the Dark