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Emergency Room Physician Turned Podcaster, Dr. Ginger Campbell, Remains Skeptical of Near-Death Experience Research
In-depth interview with host of The Brain Science Podcast, Dr. Ginger Campbell explores why a lack of science education hinders researchers from exploring the limits of consciousness research. - July 17, 2007 - Skeptiko
Large Temperature Chambers Ship from Stock
With temperature range of -73°C to +175°C, TestEquity Model 1027 provides full-range temperature testing. It includes sloped floor with condensate drain and scroll compressors that provide quiet operation. Additional features include 256-step programmable temperature controller with RS-232 interface, independent high/low temperature limit control with alarm, viewing window and interior light, adjustable shelf, and two 4 in. access ports. - July 14, 2007 - TestEquity LLC
Near-Death Experience Researcher, Dr. Raymond Moody Explains What Being a Skeptic Really Means
In-depth interview with world-renown near-death experience researcher, Dr. Raymond Moody explores what his thirty years of research has taught us about consciousness and examines how much is still left to be discovered. - July 10, 2007 - Skeptiko
Magellan BioScience Group, Inc. Awarded SBIR Grant for anti-Malarial Drug Discovery Collaboration with University of South Florida
Magellan BioScience Group, Inc. (Magellan), a pioneer in innovative drug discovery and development from marine microbial sources, and the University of South Florida (USF) announced today that they have been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research Grant (SBIR) from the National... - July 06, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
NESTA Identifies 'Hidden Innovation' in Six UK Sectors
New report from NESTA identifies importance of hidden innovation to UK plc and public services - June 28, 2007 - The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)
Consciousness Researchers of a Different Mind, Dr. Edward Kelly and Dr. Emily Kelly
In-depth interview with University of Virginia researchers explores evidence suggesting human consciousness is more than just what happens in our brain. In their new book, Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century, Dr. Edward Kelly and Dr. Emily Kelly take on the skeptical, and offer a new direction for consciousness research. - June 27, 2007 - Skeptiko
PDD to Present on Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference - July 23-24, 2007, San Diego, CA
Dr. Aaron B. Kantor, Executive Director of Cell and Molecular Biology, Biomarker Discovery Sciences at PPD, Inc. will present on Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers Identified with Broad-Based Phenotyping at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference taking... - June 23, 2007 - GTCbio
LabCorp to Present on Companion Diagnostics at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference (July 23-24, 2007, San Diego, CA)
Dr. Steven M. Anderson, National Director of Research and Development at Laboratory Corporation of America will present on Development of Companion Diagnostics: Role of Clinical Reference Laboratories at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference... - June 23, 2007 - GTCbio
Caprional Pharma to Present at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference-July 23-24, 2007, San Diego
Dr. Daniel Chelsky, Chief Scientific Officer at Caprion Pharmaceuticals will present on Secreted Proteins as Biomarkers: Catching Them at the Source at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference taking place on July 23-24, 2007 at the San Diego... - June 23, 2007 - GTCbio
Pfizer to Present on Safety Biomarkers GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers Conference (July 23-24, 2007, San Diego, CA)
Pfizer to Present on Safety Biomarkers, Regulatory Strategies, and Risk Management in Oncology IND Programs at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation Conference (July 23-24, 2007, San Diego, CA) - June 23, 2007 - GTCbio
Bio-Synthesis Unveils Online Software ‘Peptide, Oligo, Protein Analysis’
Bio-Synthesis joined with Protein Lounge to bring all the vital and necessary databases to one place. Users have access to the Protein Database, Peptide Antigen Database, and the siRNA database. - June 21, 2007 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Paul Zak Awarded Million-Dollar Grant to Study Virtues
Templeton Foundation Grant Supports Researcher's Studies of Neuroeconomics - June 21, 2007 - Claremont Graduate University
Dentists Go Above and Beyond Dental Continuing Education Requirements: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists take far more dental continuing education courses than required, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. The 75 hours a year survey respondents reported spending on dental C.E. classes is far more than the approximately 20 annual hours required by most state dental boards. - June 19, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Thrombotargets Corp. and Magellan Bioscience Group, Inc. to Collaborate on Identification of Novel Hits from Both Marine Derivate and Natural Products
Thrombotargets Corporation and Magellan Bioscience Group, Inc. today announced the formation of drug discovery joint venture. Under the terms of this agreement, Magellan Bioscience Group, Inc. will provide to Thrombotargets its compounds and extracts from fermentation broths of marine-isolated... - June 16, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
Glitnir Bank Pushes for US Sustainable Energy Market
Nordic investment bank Glitnir plans to open a New York office in the fall in a bid to strengthen its campaign in the North American renewable energy market. - June 15, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
Religion Must Not Cling to What We Know Isn’t True, Says Rabbi Rami Shapiro
In-depth interview with author and interfaith leader, Rabbi Rami Shapiro, explores the intersection of science and religion and what’s left for the faithful after religious mythology is stripped away. - June 13, 2007 - Skeptiko
Eco Fund Launched to Protect the Great White Shark-GuadalupeFund.Org
Unique and timely non profit eco fund launched by unlikely coalition of shark reserachers, eco tour operators and vessel owner/operators. Fund leverages scuba interests to provide hard dollars for research and ongoing white shark protections/education at famed white shark dive site Isla Guadalupe, Mexico. - June 11, 2007 - Shark Diver
Second Annual Colorado UFO Briefing to Feature Pilot, Retired Military, Law Enforcement and More
Colorado UFO Research Community to Brief the Public - June 07, 2007 - UFO Think Tank.com
Half of General Dentists Placing Dental Implants: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of general dentists offer their patients surgical dental implants, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. On the other hand, fully four out of five specialists place implants. Dental implants are an essential part of modern dental care. When it comes to implant dentistry and tooth implants, both passions and controversy run high. - June 04, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Porous Materials, Inc Announces October 2007 Short Course
Porous Materials, Inc. announces its second short course of 2007. - June 04, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Hewitt Publishes "A Must Read" in Sick Building Syndrome
James Hewitt recently published his Masters Thesis regarding Sick Building Syndrome through Lulu.com. This book relates to indoor air quality issues and how they can make you feel ill. - June 03, 2007 - Jim Hewitt Writing
Bio-Synthesis Releases Updated Description for Peptide Synthesis
Peptides are complex molecules and each peptide sequence is unique with regard to its chemical and physical properties. Peptides are synthesized by the solid-phase method using Fmoc chemistry on an Omega 396 multiple peptide synthesizer from Advanced ChemTech. - June 01, 2007 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Small Business Research Board Study: U.S. Small Business Confidence Index Rises 5 Points; Expectation for Improved Economy, Greater Revenue May Boost Hiring
Regionally, businesses in Northeast, South, Midwest have increased confidence, anticipate higher staff levels. Confidence level of businesses in Western U.S. ebbs and now more in line with rest of nation says SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - May 31, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Precision Measurement Engineering, and Centre for Water Research Provide System for Water Quality Management
The Lake Diagnostic System (LDS) produced and manufactured by Precision Measurement Engineering (California) and Centre for Water Research (Australia) provides critical water quality management data to researchers and lake managers worldwide. Two LDSs were recently installed in Thomson Reservoir, Australia for Melbourne Water. They will be recording and transmitting data on temperature, dissolved oxygen, wind speed, meteorology, and water level. - May 26, 2007 - Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc.
Parapsychology Research Can Learn from Skeptics, Says Dr. Steven Novella
In-depth interview with Yale School of Medicine Neurologist, and host of Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe, Dr. Steven Novella, explores the kind of research needed to generate definitive answers about paranormal effects. - May 23, 2007 - Skeptiko
High Efficiency Fitness Says: "‘Body Oars" Allow Huge Athletes to Run "Exercise Marathons"
High Efficiency Fitness Company of Columbus is introducing a fitness device (Body Oars) that totally bypasses knees elbows and every joint and muscle beyond them. This allows giant athletes to run exercise marathons on their huge body core muscles, with up to eight times more load resistance, levered through full range motion. Combined with zero impact or back compression, Body Oars will give them the first way to hard run their strongest running muscles for hours a day. - May 21, 2007 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Is Your Dog Psychic? Dr. Rupert Sheldrake’s Research Re-examined at OpenSourceScience
New website features scientific experiment measuring the special bond between dogs and humans. Researchers looking for dogs that seem to anticipate their owner’s return. - May 18, 2007 - OpenSourceScience
Open Source Science Brings Skeptics and Controversial Science Together
New website brings open source collaboration to controversial science projects, and offers researchers much needed funds for research. - May 17, 2007 - OpenSourceScience
Merck & Company to Present at GTCbio’s Targeted Designs for Clinical Trials Conference (July 19-20, Philadelphia, PA)
Dr. G. Frank Liu, Director, Vaccine Clinical Biostatistics at Merck & Company in New Jersey will give a presentation entitled “Efficient Flexible Designs to Target Various Treatment Effect Size in an Interval” at Targeted Designs for Clinical Trials Conference on July 19 – 20,... - May 12, 2007 - GTCbio
Media Overlooks the Spiritual Experience, Says Steve Paulson
In-depth interview with, To The Best of Our Knowledge executive producer, Steve Paulson examines his reporting on the intersection of science and religion, and his views on how the mainstream media approaches the spiritual experience. - May 09, 2007 - Skeptiko
Futuristic Sleep Machine Now Reality
Those seeking improved sleep can switch on Sleep on Command™ device designed to enforce Delta rhythm sleep and the recovery that best occurs during deep, slow-wave, Delta-stage sleep. - May 08, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Dentists Split Over Amalgam Fillings: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of dentists are still placing amalgam fillings, while the other half no longer do, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Many dentists expressed concerns over the possible toxic consequences of mercury amalgam and prefer to place newer composite fillings. Other dentists pointed to the superior performance of amalgam fillings and raised questions over the safety and durability of composite materials. - May 07, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Majority of Market Research Professionals Are Concerned with Online Survey Cooperation Rates
Eroding online survey rates jeopardize the research quality and business decisions made using online surveys, say industry professionals - May 07, 2007 - MarketResearchCareers
Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award
Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
Lyle Castle, Ph.D., Named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Heterocyclic Chemistry
Lyle Castle, Ph.D., editor, CEO and president of Hetero Corporation and chemistry professor at Idaho State University, has been named Professional of the Year in Heterocyclic Chemistry by Cambridge Who's Who. While inclusion in Cambridge Who's Who is itself an honor, only one member in each... - May 05, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Tribe of Hungarian Origin Discovered in Africa
Anthropologists of the Geneva-based Africa Research Institute (ARI) discovered an unknown tribe in the Mid-African Democratic Republic of Congo. The tribe presumably originates from the Magyarabs living at the border of Egypt and Sudan since the 16th century. - May 03, 2007 - Africa Research Institute (ARI)
Religion Afraid of Near-Death Experience Research, Says Dr. Neal Grossman
In-depth interview with University of Illinois at Chicago philosophy professor and author, Dr. Neal Grossman, explores near-death experience research, consciousness, and skepticism. - May 02, 2007 - Skeptiko
Commencement Forum on Quality of Life Brings in Big Names in Field of Science
Some of the most influential names in science are coming to Claremont Graduate University for a forum entitled, “Science and the Quality of Life.” The May 11 event is considered groundbreaking within the field of psychology, as three people who have impacted policy will join psychology... - April 30, 2007 - Claremont Graduate University
Unique Eyelid Tonometer – Diaton Transpalpebral Tonometry is Featured at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress ASCRS by BiCOM Inc.
BiCOM is showcasing its unique Transpalpebral (through the Eyelid) Tonometer Diaton to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress, hosted by the city of San Diego. Diaton tonometer is the only device on the market that can be used shortly after LASIK or PRK surgeries. Three speakers with presentations on the advantages of through the Eyelid tonometery will present at the ASCRS. - April 28, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
AAI Environmental Corporation's Employees Telecommute, Which Promotes Conservation and Job Satisfaction by Using Technology to Conduct Environmental Assessments
AAI Environmental Corporation's use of the latest technology for their environmental assessment company's daily communication and collaboration is helping to reduce its employees daily commute fuel consumption and is promoting job satisfaction, by allowing many of its employees to work from their home offices. - April 28, 2007 - AAI Environmental Corporation
Blindness of Debunkers and Radical Skeptics Irks Parapsychology Researcher Dr. Jeffery Mishlove
In-depth interview with parapsychology researcher, author and president of the Intuition Network, Dr. Jeffery Mishlove, explores psi phenomena, consciousness, and intuition. - April 25, 2007 - Skeptiko
Topex at SEE Broadband Belgrade and Capacity Balkans Bucharest 2007
After the recent success at CeBIT Hanover, Topex has joined another exposition, this time in Serbia. The SEE Broadband 2007 is a three day event. The opening keynote plenary session was on April the 16th. It was followed in the afternoon and the next two days by a breakout sessions, covering the... - April 23, 2007 - Topex
Porous Materials, Inc Announces May 2007 Short Course
Porous Materials, Inc. is proud to annouce the PMI Short Course on "Advanced Techniques for Pore Structure Characterization Theory & Practice" scheduled to take place during the week of May 8th - 10th, 2007. PMI's Short Course brings together PMI's experts in pore structure and... - April 19, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Collaboration with Paranormal Researchers Needed, Says Noted Skeptic Dr. Richard Wiseman
In-depth interview with noted psychology researcher, and skeptic Dr. Richard Wiseman explores his research into psi phenomena and the path forward for research. - April 17, 2007 - Skeptiko
Parapsychology Research Lacks Good Data, Says Skeptic Dr. James Alcock
In-depth interview with psychologist and researcher Dr. James Alcock explains why he remains skeptical of parapsychology research. - April 10, 2007 - Skeptiko
Universe Isn’t Pointless, Says Physicist Dr. Jean Burns
In-depth interview with physicist and researcher Dr. Jean Burns explores her research into psi phenomena and the path forward for consciousness research. - April 03, 2007 - Skeptiko
AntiMatters: New Online Journal Invites Submissions
AntiMatters (http://anti-matters.org) is a new online journal addressing issues in science and the humanities from non-materialistic perspectives. Starting March 29, 2007, it accepts original submissions in line with the Journal's Focus and Scope. Focus and Scope of the Journal Materialism, in... - March 31, 2007 - Auro Journals Project
Science Inquiry Requires Scientists, Not Magic Says D. J. Grothe
In-depth interview with noted radio host and activist for scientific naturalism D. J. Grothe explores his observations about skepticism, materialism and the supernatural. - March 27, 2007 - Skeptiko
Remote Viewing Leads to Global Climate Change Awareness for Researcher Stephan Schwartz
In-depth interview with noted remote viewer and author Stephan A. Schwartz explores his research findings and personal conclusions about spirituality, therapeutic intention and interconnected consciousness. - March 20, 2007 - Skeptiko
First Time Release of Energy Equations for Variable Mass
Presents first time ever released energy equations that actually work (even work when placed into spreadsheets), and allows for variable mass. The energy equations are part of the ebook, "Thermal Oblivion," by Adam Pellegrino, and are observable for free in the book's preview section. - March 20, 2007 - Adam Pellegrino