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American Chemical Society supports teaching evolution in K-12
The American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, is reiterating its call for evolution to be included in the K-12 science curricula at an "age-appropriate level," because it is "central to our modern understanding of science." view more (2005-08-16)
STAR WARS GOES UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
STAR WARS GOES UNDER MICROSCOPE AT UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN view more (1999-07-12)
European Information Centre on Marine Science and Technology - EurOcean gets three new members
The Flanders Marine Institute (Belgium), the Institute of Oceanology - Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) and the Marine Institute (Ireland) have decided to become members of EurOcean, European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology, joining the two founding member organisations: the Foundation for Science and Technology... view more... (2004-05-12)
Sir Isaac Newton Visits California
Famous physicist Isaac Newton and astronomer Galileo are visiting Falkirk schools, including California Primary School, to celebrate National Science Week. Actor Peter Joyce will bring the two historical figures to life in performances to over 1700 children as part of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Scotland Section annual events programme. view more (2002-03-11)
IFST announces a Co-operating Societies Agreement with MIFT
Co-operating Societies Agreement view more (2005-05-18)
Science teachers and schools` laboratories crucial to the future of science base
Save British Science today welcomed the publication of the report on Science Education by the Science & Technology Committee of the House of Commons, and commented that its most important aspect was the observation that the supply of good teachers was one of most pressing issues for schools. "The Committee did not consider teacher supply,... view more... (2002-07-10)
IFST/CIFST Co-operating Societies Agreement
The Chinese Institute of Food Science & Technology (CIFST) and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) of the United Kingdom are the respective national professional bodies. Both recognise their international responsibilities in food science and technology and the important role of the International Union of Food Science &... view more... (2001-10-18)
What Percentage of Your Cells are Human?
Find out the answer to this and many other curious science questions during set99 - the National Week of Science Engineering and Technology. view more (1999-02-04)
New frontiers in science education
This year, 24 exhibits cover an unprecedented range of science. Students can see: a model of the robot Mars lander Beagle 2; a computer based hands-on device for training surgeons; an antimatter detector from a key physics experiment; designer magnetic materials; the impact of genetically modified (GM) crops on the environment; the internal... view more... (1999-06-11)
Europe leads the world in science communication
European science communication experts meeting in Poland strongly urge the governments of all European nations to increase their financial and motivational support for science communication events. EUSCEA, the European Science Events Association, brings together the leaders of Science Festivals and Science Weeks from all over the continent of... view more... (2003-06-17)
Football and Psychics in Final Round of Millennium Awards Scheme
The final round of the scheme has seen further innovative and unusual means for promoting science, engineering and technology. Stockport County fans are finding science cartoons in their match day magazines. Psychics are being challenged by an exhibition on the science of the paranormal in London. Yorkshire cyclists are seeing stars as the solar... view more... (1999-06-07)
IFST announces Co-operating Societies Agreement with SIFST
The Singapore Institute of Food Science & Technology (SIFST) and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) of the United Kingdom are the respective national professional bodies. Both recognise their international responsibilities in food science and technology and the important role of the International Union of Food Science &... view more... (2003-12-10)
Rough scientist wins top physics award
A Sussex scientist has landed a top award from the Institute of Physics for his efforts in promoting physics. The Public Awareness of Physics Award recognises the work of Dr Jonathan Hare from the University of Sussex, who spends much of his time promoting science to the public and schools through lecture tours and a variety of television... view more... (2002-09-10)
IFST announces Co-operating Societies Agreement with SAAFoST
Co-operating Societies Agreement The South African Association of Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) of the United Kingdom are the respective national professional bodies. Both recognise their international responsibilities in food science and technology and the important role of the... view more... (2003-11-29)
Press invitation - ESA to unveil its new science programme
ESA PR 33-2002. Last November the ESA Director of Science, Professor David Southwood, announced the need for a complete reassessment of the ESA science programme. Following the Council meeting at ministerial level, funds for ESA`s space science would be substantially less than had been hoped. Realistic planning would have to replace optimistic... view more... (2002-05-16)
New Science Centres Require Millions in Annual Subsidies
An annual subsidy of £50 - £100 million will be needed to keep the UK's new science centres afloat, suggests John Beetlestone, retired founding Director of Techniquest, in an opinion piece in this month's Science & Public Affairs. The Millennium Commission and others have recently invested around £1 billion in science... view more... (2000-04-10)
Techniquest sells science exhibition to South African Government
Techniquest's venture to take science to the Springboks has been declared a success by the Cardiff Science Centre, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Science Council. Commquest, an educational initiative set up be the three partners, has recently completed its tour of South Africa, and the exhibition has now been bought by the... view more... (2000-07-19)
Press invatiotion: The First Science and TV Drama Festival, Paris, September 29/30
The Eiffel Tower is to be the venue for the first Science and TV Drama Festival on September 29th and 30th. Members of the press are invited to preview the entered programmes and to here discussion of some of the issues arising. The nine short-listed finalists for the two MIDAS awards, the "Oscars" of the worlds of TV drama and European... view more... (2001-09-18)
A New Challenge for Scientists
Thirty young scientists from all over the UK, are to be given the opportunity to expand their horizons and be challenged in new ways, when they participate in a pilot scheme - Crucible - delivered by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) - the organisation that nurtures UK creativity and innovation. Scientists and... view more... (2004-05-07)
Aventis Prizes 2003 - Junior Shortlist Announced
15th Anniversary - Aventis Prizes for Science Books Time, dinosaurs, oceans and gears are just some of the subjects that bring science alive for children in the shortlist for the £10,000 Junior Prize of the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2003. The shortlist of six books for under-14s was chosen from among 59 entries by a five-strong... view more... (2003-05-08)
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