Science Education & Policy

'Physics Of Star Trek' Author And Cosmologist Lawrence Krauss Moves To ASU To Tackle Origins

Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist and cosmologist whose research is so broad that it covers science from the beginning of the universe to the end of the universe, will join Arizona State University in August to assume a leadership role in an emergin ...

Article - News Staff - May 24 2008 - 1:45pm

Global Study Reveals Differences In Standard Of Care For Osteoporosis Across The World

BARCELONA, Spain, May 25 /PRNewswire/--- In Europe, Less Screening and Treatment, and an Apparent Higher Prevalence of Hip Fracture Than in North America and Australia ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 25 2008 - 6:32am

Survey Finds 9 Out 10 People With Type 2 Diabetes Are Being Failed When It Comes To Education About Their Condition

BURGESS HILL, England, May 27 /PRNewswire/-- As the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is set to announce new guidance (28th May) recommending regular blood glucose monitoring that is supported by appropriate education for people ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 26 2008 - 6:33pm

Biofuel Crops Are New Invasive Species Threat

Planting biofuel crops on converted forestlands or other ecologically valuable lands has already become a hotly debated practice. Now, a new report co-authored by Nature Conservancy scientists says that biofuel crops could also become invasive species-- an ...

Article - Jonathon C. - May 27 2008 - 10:36am

Potomac College And University Of Business And International Studies Announce Swiss-American International FastTrak MBA Program

WASHINGTON and GENEVA, May 27 /PRNewswire/--- Five-Year Dual Bachelor & MBA Program Provides Customized Global Education to Students Worldwide Potomac College of Washington, DC and University of Business and International Studies (UBIS) of Geneva Swit ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 26 2008 - 11:30pm

Shire Announces Approval Of ELAPRASE(R) (idursulfase) In Brazil

BASINGSTOKE, England and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 27 /PRNewswire/--- First and Only Treatment for Hunter Syndrome Now Approved in 40 Countries Worldwide ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 27 2008 - 1:30am

LP Gas- Clean Energy For A Low Carbon World

PARIS, May 27 /PRNewswire/--- 21st World LP Gas Forum- Seoul, 24-26th September 2008 The 21st World LP Gas Forum takes place in Seoul, Korea from 24-26th September 2008 under the theme 'LP Gas- Clean Energy for a Low Carbon World'. The theme dem ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 27 2008 - 3:30am

AIRS Announces Safe Harbor Accreditation

LONDON, May 28 /PRNewswire/--- Builds Credibility in the UK UK-AIRS, a company of The RightThing and the leader in recruitment training, technology and outsourcing, today announced its certification in "Safe Harbor" principles, set by the Europe ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 28 2008 - 2:32am

Media Power Inc. Donates US$5 Million For Augmented Reality Research At Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, May 28 /PRNewswire/--- Magitech Division Partners with GVU Center for Advanced AR Research ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 28 2008 - 6:32am

New Breast Cancer Scanner To Raise Quality Of Care For Women

LONDON, May 28 /PRNewswire/--- New MRI System Under Development Could Potentially Lead to Diagnosis and Treatment in a Single Session Breast cancer patients will receive faster treatment due to the development of a new, dedicated intra-operative magnetic ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 28 2008 - 12:33pm