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The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES Announce Their Attendance at the World Biodiversity Forum
At the inaugural World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland in February, TEALEAVES and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden will facilitate a collaborative framework to preserve biodiversity through a network of international organizations. - February 14, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Custer Institute, Inc. Announces the Appointment of New Executive Director
Custer Institute, Inc., in Southold, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia A. Cichanowicz as its new Executive Director. This position is possible with funds provided by the generous support of Charles and Helen Reichert. Custer Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit (501c3) organization... - February 06, 2020 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Novovu Lets Teens Create Video Games to Turn Into a Career - Headed by 17 Year-Old CEO
Novovu.com is revolutionizing the gaming industry with a platform that lets teens create their own full featured social games for free. Created by 17 year-old Founder and CEO Zach Davis, the site has the additional goal of helping teens turn their love of gaming and technology into a professional... - January 31, 2020 - Novovu
Book Giving Evidence Consciousness Survives Death is Now a Number-One Bestseller
"Afterlife, The Whole Truth: Life After Death Books I & II" (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J46QQW8) by bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin, which lays out research findings from a number of major universities directly suggestive of post-mortem survival of consciousness, has reached the number one bestseller status in its category on Amazon. - January 28, 2020 - The Oaklea Press
TechLatino Hosts Emerging Latino Tech Leaders Summit Insights from Industry and Policymaker Leaders
TechLatino today convened industry, nonprofits policymakers and tech leaders as part of its 11th annual Emerging Tech Leadership Legislative Summit. TechLatino holds the Emerging Tech Leaders’ Summit series throughout various regions of the country to discuss the State of the Latino Vote,... - January 26, 2020 - TechLatino: Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association
Maxeler Technologies Licenses Healthcare Technologies
Maxeler Technologies recently licensed novel, “explainable” AI-driven prescription prediction technologies from Georgetown University. Using the patent-pending, technology developed at Georgetown’s Information Retrieval Laboratory under Professor Ophir Frieder, Maxeler intends to... - January 25, 2020 - Maxeler Technologies Ltd.
ALS Therapy Development Institute Announces Naming of Augie’s Quest Translational Research Center
“It’s really incredible. For 15 years, Augie’s Quest has been dedicated to raising the critical funds and broad awareness needed to help fast-track ALS TDI’s cutting-edge ALS research – specifically providing ALS TDI with more than $150 million to advance its efforts to end ALS,” commented Steven Perrin Ph.D., CEO of ALS TDI. - January 24, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Gamry Instruments Will be Attending the 2020 PlugVolt Battery Seminar in Plymouth, MI
Gamry Instruments will be attending the Battery Industry's most anticipated event – the PlugVolt Battery Seminar on July 21-23 in Plymouth, MI (USA). - January 17, 2020 - Gamry Instruments
FormaVision and ABA Technologies, Inc. Form an Alliance to Disseminate Behavior Analysis in France
FormaVision has started their alliance with ABA Technologies by working on the translation and adaptation of ABA Technologies’ OBM education and training material. FormaVision and ABA Technologies are excited to support each other in their efforts to make meaningful impacts through the science of behavior. - January 12, 2020 - ABA Technologies, Inc.
BLA-ALCL Lymphoma Causing Increase in Breast Implant Removal, Says Dr. Domanskis
Because of recent issued recalls of Textured Breast Implants and Breast Implant Illness, and the real possibility of BLA-ALCL in these women, the number that are removing or considering the removal of their breast implants is skyrocketing. - January 07, 2020 - Edward Domanskis, MD
Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series
The Center for Patient Safety, in partnership with Ninth Brain, Quick Med Claims, and eServices Platform, has developed the 2020 Road to High Reliability Webinar Series. The continuing education activity is approved by Air Evac EMS Inc., an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education. The webinars also provide EMS and nursing continuing education units (CEUs). - January 06, 2020 - Primaris Healthcare Business Solutions
Ventures Beyond LLC - Learning Through Exploration
Ventures Beyond LLC announces the launch of its ocean exploration-focused citizen scientist initiative, SEA STAR. SEA STAR, an acronym for Sea Exploration and Aquanautics Simulations, Training, and Analog Research, is the world’s first commercial education and training program for Citizen... - January 03, 2020 - Ventures Beyond LLC
Just Published: “The Force Can Be With You,” a New Book by Stephen Hawley Martin
Released by The Oaklea Press to coincide with the debut of the latest Star Wars film, a new book by Amazon bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin points to evidence that “The Force” actually does exist and tells readers how they can align with The Force. - December 27, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
A Bestselling New Release in Neuroscience on Amazon.com Explaining the Origin of Consciousness Receives Praise and Push-Back
Citing research conducted at eleven different universities, the author of a new book entitled, “Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved,” reveals what he believes is the origin of consciousness and is both praised and ridiculed as a result. - December 18, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
New Book Explaining the Origin of Consciousness is Now a Bestseller in the Neuroscience Category on Amazon
Citing research conducted at eleven different universities, the author of a new book entitled, "Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved," reveals what the findings if that research clearly indicate, in the aggregate, to be the origin of consciousness. - December 14, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
Michael Terence Publishing Announces the Release of "Sound Sources: The Origin of Auditory Sensations" by Akpan J. Essien
Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of "Sound Sources: The Origin of Auditory Sensations" by Akpan J. Essien. - December 12, 2019 - Michael Terence Publishing
How Does the Brain Create Consciousness? Or Does It? Research Revealed in a New Book Points to an Answer That is Difficult to Refute
Citing research conducted at eleven different universities, the author of a new book entitled, "Consciousness, The Hard Problem Solved," reveals what the findings of that research clearly indicate, in the aggregate, to be the origin of consciousness. - December 10, 2019 - The Oaklea Press
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family Located at Travis Air Force Base, CA
Landin, a 12-year-old boy from Travis Air Force Base, CA, received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Landin's service dog, Healy, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Landin's parents are looking forward to having... - December 07, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
CureTalks@UCSFCancer Puts Patients at the Center, with Live and Archivable Internet Radio Talk Shows Featuring Patients, Advocates and Leading Oncology Researchers
CureTalks, an internet radio and video podcasting service of TrialX, features leading physicians in conversation with patients, caregivers, and patient advocates. The University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) is the most recent institution to... - December 04, 2019 - TrialX
ALPCO Announces Deadline for Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Award
ALPCO announced the submission deadline for its Winter 2020 Diabetes Research Travel Grant Award. Each recipient is awarded up to $2500 to present their research at a relevant conference and a $2500 product credit. - December 04, 2019 - ALPCO
Kidney Care Community Encouraged by New USRDS Data, Stresses the Need for Continued Improvement
The latest United States Renal Data System (USRDS) report underscores the need to expand education and early detection efforts to improve health outcomes. - November 27, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
Atlas Biologicals Awarded $2.04M in Federal Court vs. Former Employee Thomas Kutrubes, Peak Serum, Inc.; Peak Serum, Inc. Files Bankruptcy
Fort Collins, CO-based biotechnology firm Atlas Biologicals has been awarded $2.04M in a case versus former employee Thomas Kutrubes and Peak Serum, Inc. The judgment states Kutrubes allegedly set up Peak Serum, Inc. secretly while still employed at Atlas Biologicals, then gathered and used trade secrets, marketing collateral, customer databases, and other intellectual property without company knowledge or approval. - November 26, 2019 - Atlas Biologicals
Dr. Clayton Lawrence, President/CEO LEAP, LLC, and LEAP Foundation DC, Featured on Community Focus
Dr. Clayton Lawrence, President and CEO of Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, will be the featured guest on this week’s edition of 95.5 (FM) WPGC’s Community Focus. Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Guy Lambert, listeners can tune in from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday,... - November 24, 2019 - LEAP LLC
Lenovo, Intel Announce 3rd Annual University AI Innovation Challenge
Lenovo and Intel announce the 3rd annual University AI Innovation Challenge. Researchers working in a wide variety of fields have been selected by Lenovo to present their findings in the Lenovo booth at SC19 in Denver. - November 21, 2019 - Lenovo
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Female, the World’s First High-Fidelity Simulator for Female Trauma Patients
TCCS Female provides learners with comprehensive and realistic Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training, including wound management, airway stabilization, and hemorrhage control. - November 21, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.
AT-1501, a Drug Discovered at the ALS Therapy Development Institute, Completes Phase I Trials
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), a non-profit biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of effective treatments for ALS, is pleased to share that AT-1501, a drug discovered and developed in the ALS TDI lab, has successfully completed Phase I clinical trials. - November 20, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
David Crais of CMG Carealytics Invited to Participate in NASA Cross Industry Innovation Summit with Chief Innovation Officers from Fortune 500 Companies and US Military
David Crais, CEO of CMG Carealytics, was invited to the 4th Cross-Industry Innovation Summit held at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas last week. An exclusive group of Chief Innovation Officers from NASA, the US Navy, Army, Columbia University Business School, Barnard College, Amazon, Google,... - November 18, 2019 - Crais Management Group, LLC
Phase III Clinical Study of Valbenazine for Chorea in Huntington Disease
Huntington Study Group Announces Initiation of Phase III Clinical Study of Valbenazine for the Treatment of Chorea Associated with Huntington Disease. - November 14, 2019 - Huntington Study Group
ALPCO Launches Analytically Specific Human and Rodent STELLUX® Glucagon ELISA
ALPCO's new STELLUX® Chemiluminescence Glucagon ELISA features increased analytical specificity and a broad range to accurately quantify glucagon levels between 0.86 and 143.7 pmol/L (3-500 pg/mL) in human and rodent samples. - November 06, 2019 - ALPCO
Brimrose AOTF Spectrometer Selected for the Second Moon Mission
A Brimrose AOTF spectrometer will once again support an upcoming lunar landing. This one will be included as part of NASA’s Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER. The second Brimrose spectrometer will also be deployed as part of NASA’s NIRVSS program, which stands... - November 06, 2019 - Brimrose
Insight Into the Latest Developments in Oligonucleotide Delivery Systems
SMi Reports: A Focus Day has been added to SMi’s RNA Therapeutics Conference, which will highlight the recent developments in "Oligonucleotide Delivery Systems." - October 31, 2019 - SAE Media Group
ALPCO’s New Fecal Calprotectin ELISA with Superior Clinical Accuracy Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
ALPCO received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for its new fecal Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA test. The ALPCO Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA’s superior clinical accuracy will enable clinical laboratories to provide the most accurate results to gastroenterologists facing the challenges of differentiating IBD from IBS. - October 30, 2019 - ALPCO
Emery Pharma and CP Lab Safety Exhibiting at the 2019 AAPS Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
Emery Pharma and sister company CP Lab Safety will be exhibiting at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Conference, held on November 3–6, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. This year, Emery Pharma will be sponsoring the event with rainbow periodic table bags upon... - October 19, 2019 - CP Lab Safety
BWHI President & CEO Linda Goler Blount Contributes to Groundbreaking Study Uncovering Racial Disparity in Medical Appointment Scheduling
Machine Learning in Medical Appointment Scheduling Causes Racial Disparity in Access to Care But Doesn’t Have to - October 18, 2019 - Black Women's Health Imperative
DNA Alphabet Sells Its "Chemistry Extended Periodic Table" with 918 Elements Which Includes 118 Elements of the Current "Chemistry Periodic Table"
“The United Nations called this year, 2019, Chemistry’s Periodic Table Year. We celebrate the 150 years by upgrading it to our ‘Chemistry Extended Periodic Table’ which includes 800 Dark Elements in Block 5 or the Island of Stability. The Table’s Block 1 to Block 4 is governed by Dirac Bosons-Fermion and Block 5 is governed Majorana Bosons-Fermions," says Scientist Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - October 11, 2019 - DNA Alphabet
Fifth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) Announces Panel on Climate Change Adaptation
The Fifth International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) has announced the Special Plenary Panel, “The Role of Engineering Geophysics in Climate Change Adaptation,” taking place 22 October 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. This panel is especially relevant, as the recent IPCC’s Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate published 25 September 2019 predicts catastrophic consequences of climate change by 2040. - October 05, 2019 - Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Hon. Dr. Dale Layman, Founder of Robowatch LLC, is Featured on the Cover of Top 100 Registry's 2019, Q3 Publication, as the Humanitarian of the Year
The Hon. Dr. Dale Layman, Founder of Robowatch LLC, is featured in the Top 100 Registry, highlighting his life and career. In September 2019, Dr. Layman was named Top 100 Registry's Humanitarian of the Year for his work in raising awareness in the fields of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. - October 03, 2019 - Top100 Registry Inc.
DNAtix Launches Free Anonymous Genetic Vault
Digital DNAtix Ltd., the Israeli cyber genetics startup, has announced the first free anonymous genetic vault service. DNAtix developed the Cyber Genetics Smart Platform for Digital Genetics. Lack of privacy is currently a barrier for so many people who want to have their DNA tested but are afraid to give their genetic data away. As of today anyone can anonymously upload their raw file from 23&Me and Ancestry.com onto the DNAtix platform. - September 17, 2019 - Digital DNAtix Ltd.
15th Annual World Rivers Day Set for September 22nd - World Rivers Day Celebrates the Values of Rivers, Increases Awareness, and Encourages River Conservation
World Rivers Day 2019, set for September 22 (always the fourth Sunday in September), is a global celebration of our rivers. The event strives to increase public awareness of the values of our waterways while also promoting the need for sound river stewardship. The day's festivities will range from stream clean-ups and habitat restoration activities to educational programs and community riverside celebrations. More than 70 countries and millions of people will participate. - September 16, 2019 - World Rivers Day
Academy Medical is Pleased to Announce Their Partnership with Medtronic Spine
Academy Medical is pleased to announce their partnership with Medtronic Spine. Medtronic Spine's extensive portfolio of spinal products will now be available on Academy Medical's SAC Top 18 contract, providing VA clinicians the tools necessary to provide optimum care for veterans. Headquartered in... - September 10, 2019 - Academy Medical
VOS Digital Media Group to Distribute Content That’s Out of This World with NASA’s Premium Science and Technology Content
NASA’s videos chronicle critical advances in aerospace, technology development and aeronautics. - September 06, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
EZswap.net Offers Cryptocurrency Traders What Other Platforms Have Denied Them - Anonymity
Developed by Innovative Solutions, the creators of successful mining application BetterHash, EZSwap.net was conceived to address critical complaints cryptocurrency investors voiced about the existing cryptocurrency exchange platforms. The resulting platform executes crypto exchanges that are anonymous, fast and inexpensive. - September 01, 2019 - Innovative Solutions
3rd Annual Perthes Conference to be Hosted on October 5 at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX
On Saturday, October 5th at 8AM CST, the Legg Calve Perthes Foundation, alongside a team of parent volunteers, have partnered with the International Perthes Study Group (IPSG) to host a full day event to discuss the impact of Perthes Disease. The conference is designed to empower families with... - August 29, 2019 - Legg Calve Perthes Foundation
Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presents a Children’s Book About a Mathematician Ant
The IT company Lucky Labs has published its seventh book "A Mathematician Who Turned into an Ant" as a part of their charity publishing project. It was announced by the founder of the company and the initiator of the project, Sergei Tokarev. - August 28, 2019 - Lucky Labs
En Bloc Capsulectomy is Becoming a Common Procedure
En Bloc capsulectomy involves the explant of breast implants, either silicone or saline, as well as total removal of the capsule, a total capsulectomy together or en bloc removal of implants without separating them. - August 25, 2019 - Edward Domanskis, MD
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ocean Advocates and Entrepreneurs Set Sail to Witness an Iceless Alaska
Sustainable Ocean Alliance brings forward solutions that will address the ocean’s biggest challenges. - August 21, 2019 - Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Dr. Christopher Mathewson is Honored with the Albert Einstein Award of Science by the International Association of Who’s Who
Dr. Christopher C. Mathewson, of College Station, Texas is recognized by the International Association of Who’s Who with the Albert Einstein Award of Science. He is being honored for his exemplary achievements within the fields of Geology and Education. - August 16, 2019 - International Association of Who's Who
Study Reveals Solution for Range War Between Wild Horses and Cattle Ranchers
5-year study reveals new insights and cites a plan to end the land use war between livestock interests and wild horses while reducing wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 09, 2019 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Award Winning, "This Boy's Vida: Made in America" to Screen as Official Selection of the HBO Latino Film Festival
The award winning series, "This Boy’s Vida: Made in America," from Writer/Creator, Joseph Castillo-Midyett, Co-Directed by the highly acclaimed, Adrienne Lovette, will screen part of its pilot episode as an official selection of the HBO Latino Film Festival Saturday, August 17th at 11am at the AMC Empire 25 (234 West 42nd St, Between 7th & 8th Ave.) - August 08, 2019 - House of Booked
Award-Winning Filmmaker Encores His Best Documentary About Space Artist with Star-Studded Q&A in Beverly Hills on August 12th
Stars from two of space artist Chesley Bonestell's most famous matte painting films - Barbara Rush from "When Worlds Collide" (1951) and Ann Robinson from "The War of the Worlds!"(1953) - will shine brightly at Laemmle's Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre August 12th. - August 02, 2019 - Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future