Science Education & Policy

International Symposium Highlights B2B Cultures In A Digital World

WASHINGTON, September 11 /PRNewswire/--- SIIA & Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute to host stellar joint program benefiting IP Communities Across Europe and the U.S. The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), in colla ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Sep 11 2008 - 1:31pm

We'll Tell You A Science Secret- Sometimes People Intend To Pick Good Foods But Still Choose Bad Ones

Here's something you probably know. When asked, people say they would choose “good” snack rather than a “bad” one, and they probably mean it, but when the goodies arrive, they may just go ahead and get the bad one. In an article in the September/Octob ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 11 2008 - 11:08pm

Evolution vs. creationism in the classroom: evolving student attitudes.

The August 2008 issue of Integrative and Comparative Biology has the following papers in a special section entitled Evolution vs. creationism in the classroom: evolving student attitudes. Teaching evolution: challenging religious preconceptions by Eric C. ...

Blog Post - T. Ryan Gregory - Oct 22 2008 - 10:38pm

Novel Abraham Centre Wins Approval

LONDON, September 12 /PRNewswire/-- There was jubilation from officials representing Dr Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) at a meeting of the Brent Planning Committee this week, where the local Council unanimously approved new plans for an GBP8m cultural ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Sep 12 2008 - 12:32pm

Gok Wan Wants To Make Specs Chic With First 'National Glasses Day'

Children who wear glasses are being bullied at school, to the extent that some play truant to avoid playground taunts- and it's because of the glasses, not because some kids are just not cool, says Specsavers. Research commissioned by them to mark th ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 15 2008 - 10:07am

Stop The God Talk

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Blog Post - Bente Lilja Bye - Oct 22 2008 - 10:38pm

Integrated Prevention Demonstration Campaign Launched In Western Kenya To Fight HIV, Malaria And Diarrhoeal Disease

KAKAMEGA, Kenya, September 15 /PRNewswire/--- Innovative Campaign Breaks Down Policy and Funding Barriers and Paves Way for Affordable and Efficient Approach A new approach to fighting malaria, diarrhoeal diseases and HIV was launched today in the Western ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Sep 14 2008 - 11:31pm

Chip PC Launches A Powerful, New Lineup Of Linux-based Products Offering Flexibility, Enhanced Desktop Virtualization Experience

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, September 15 /PRNewswire/--- Chip PC new, Expandable Linux-based Platforms Feature Domain Authentication and Active-Directory Management in a Linux-based OS, Tight Security, Local Browser and a Truly Rich Multimedia Experience ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Sep 15 2008 - 2:32am

Global Study Shows That Majority Of Women With Osteoporosis Do Not Consider Themselves At Higher Risk For Fractures

MONTREAL, September 15 /PRNewswire/--- Study of More Than 60,000 Women Underscores Need for Better Understanding of Implications and Risks Associated with Osteoporosis Results from the Global Longitudinal study of Osteoporosis in Women (GLOW) showed that ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Sep 15 2008 - 6:32am

Having A Steady Job Improves Mental Health- WHO Study

Despite low overall unemployment, Canada's manufacturing industry has cut 88,000 jobs this year, with nearly all the losses occurring in Ontario. Also, part-time employment has grown by 3.5 per cent in 12 months, much faster than the 0.9 per cent gro ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 15 2008 - 9:35am