Articles tagged with Science Administration
Researchers at Waseda University used diffusion tensor imaging to reconstruct fascicles in three dimensions, finding that a gearing mechanism reduces individual fascicle elongation during stretching. This mechanism allows muscles to extend without significant fiber length changes, preventing overstretching and injury.
Leading experts recommend five major factors for FDA trustworthiness, including procedural and substantive conditions, to enhance public trust in its decisions. The report aims to rebuild trust in health care and science after controversies around vaccine approvals.
Researchers investigate centro-cingulate network changes and cholinergic innervation deficits in Parkinson disease and normal aging. Studies reveal significant correlations between centro-cingulate changes and cognitive impairments, motor symptoms, and age.
Researchers developed a novel material that self-assembles into micelle structures targeting cancer cell lysosomes, specifically interacting with Cathepsin B. This leads to dysfunctional lysosomes and apoptotic death of cancer cells. The technology promises a new approach to combat drug resistance in cancer treatment.
Researchers have developed a new flexible adhesive with improved recovery capabilities and high adhesive strength, enabling applications in foldable displays and medical devices. The adhesive demonstrated remarkable stability under repeated deformation and strain, making it suitable for fields requiring flexibility and optical clarity.
Environmental regulators should use scientific experimentation to inform natural resource policy, according to an international group of economists. By conducting experiments and analyzing results, policymakers can create more effective programs and reduce uncertainty about what works and what doesn't.
A new American Heart Association science advisory emphasizes the need for more resources and best practices in pediatric preventive cardiovascular care. The survey found that many programs are overwhelmed with referrals and have long wait times, highlighting the importance of updated guidelines and strategic action plans.
Craig Ferguson has been appointed manager of the DOE Thomas Jefferson Site Office, leading in oversight and contract management of Jefferson Lab. Donté Davis, previously in the role, will support the office's wide range of oversight programs.
Researchers analyzed 140,000 patient records and TV ads from Florida to investigate the effectiveness of DTCA for robotics surgery. The study found that patients exposed to robotic surgery advertising were more likely to choose it over conventional laparoscopic and open surgeries. Additionally, hospital marketers can use DTCA to sway p...
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) has awarded four radiologists with the 2023 Resident/Fellow in Radiology Awards for their exceptional research, education, and administrative work. Drs. Elliot T. Varney, Vincius Alves, Luca Pasquini, and Pallavi Srivastava will present their research findings at the upcoming ARRS Annual Meeting...
The University of Missouri is revamping its training courses for childcare providers with a $7.5 million grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The new online video-based courses aim to be more accessible and engaging, covering topics such as safe sleep, transportation, and emergency preparedness.
A study by University of Texas at Dallas researcher Dr. Sheen S. Levine found that white Americans are prone to making poor decisions when they ignore their Black peers. When given the opportunity to witness Black peers' accomplishments, however, the racial attention deficit subsides, suggesting a remedy for diversity efforts.
Researchers investigated seismic anisotropy in the Tianshan Tectonic Belt's upper crust, finding zoning patterns that correlate with tectonic stress fields. Time delays of slow waves also exhibit spatial differences, indicating stronger anisotropy in certain zones.
The report reviews available tools and current understanding of the health status and trends of individual whales and the species. It concludes with recommendations for additional information needs and necessary management actions to enhance the health of individual right whales.
The FDA's ISTAND program aims to qualify human biology-based drug testing methods, reducing the need for animal testing. Pharmaceutical companies can now use these approaches with confidence, as they will be reviewed and accepted by the FDA.
Tong and collaborators are developing a model-ready emission dataset for CAM-CMAQ's wildfire forecasting system, aiming to improve accuracy and mitigate adverse fire effects. The dataset will also incorporate aerosol attenuation of photolysis in smoke plumes.
Since President Trump took office, FDA warning letters have fallen by a third, with significantly fewer issued during his second year. The decline in enforcement actions raises concerns among agency watchers and experts, who find the trend alarming despite the FDA's claim of ongoing regulatory efforts.
A German research team developed a framework to classify conservation objectives, highlighting key areas of consensus and shortcomings. The study found that stakeholders agree on protecting diverse forest ecosystems and species, but there is room for improvement in abiotic resource conservation and socio-cultural considerations.
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is launching efforts to train ecologists in effective public engagement. The annual meeting will feature workshops, sessions, and a social event to promote knowledge sharing and networking among scientists who prioritize public engagement.
Nation's top environmental scientists say the EPA should continue to engage with the broad community of scientists to inform policy decisions. The authors call for enhanced research funding and environmental scientific capacity to address key uncertainties and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Well-educated graduates who entered the workforce during economic downturns were found to be happier with their work both early and late in their careers. This relationship was mediated by gratitude for their jobs, suggesting that entering the workforce during a recession can have long-lasting benefits.
Dr. Gordon E. Brown, Jr. receives the prestigious AGI Ian Campbell Medal for his groundbreaking work on synchrotron technology and its applications in environmental science. His research has focused on addressing societal issues through innovative geochemical reactions and remediation of contaminated sites.
A study by Columbia Business School researchers finds that commercial open source software results in high-quality products, benefiting both consumers and producers. The model identified spillover effects of the market on social welfare, despite the free-riding inherent in the industry.
A recent study published in Administrative Science Quarterly found that the way goods are traded plays a crucial role in determining an industry's moral legitimacy. The researchers examined the trade of human cadavers for medical education and research, highlighting how narrative distinctions and proper practices can render markets moral.
A study confirms the benefit and safety of extending alteplase treatment for stroke to 4.5 hours, but emphasizes that patients should be treated as early as possible. The study found that delayed treatment within this time window resulted in higher rates of symptomatic haemorrhage and death.
Researchers used repeating microearthquakes to estimate the deep slip rate of the Lijiang-Ninglang fault, yielding a value of 5 mm/yr at 23 km depth. This discovery provides a new method for inferring slip rates along active faults and sheds light on earthquake recurrence.
Bioethicists Elizabeth Blackburn and Janet Rowley critique two PLoS Biology reports for presenting a biased agenda. They argue that the reports overlook diverse scientific opinions on stem cell research and aging studies.
Journal editors emphasize protecting the integrity of scientific research through reproducibility and security measures. They advocate for self-governance in publishing potentially sensitive research to balance benefits with risks.
The program combines classroom instruction with investigative learning experiences at St. Louis science institutions to develop engaging biology curriculum for middle and secondary students. Eight topic areas will be covered, including genetics, animal behavior, and human impact on ecosystems.
President Bill Clinton emphasizes the importance of understanding basic scientific concepts, citing climate change, the human genome, and nanotechnology as key areas of research. He also proposes solutions to improve science education, including paying teachers more or bringing in new instructors.
US presidential nominees Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore express differing views on global warming, environmental policies, and education reforms in their responses to the Science questionnaire. They agree on supporting research funding and tax credits for biomedical research.
Cornell University has been selected by NASA to lead the science team for the next Mars mission, which will include a large roving vehicle carrying six scientific instruments. The rover's Pancam panoramic camera system will reveal terrain around the vehicle and help select rock targets for study.
The XMM-Newton satellite is now operational, sending home images of celestial objects and observing bright binary stars, pulsars, and cataclysmic variables. It will study massive black holes and exotic stars, mapping the cosmos to greater distances.
The forum aims to provide access to national experts, develop workshops for science reporters, and foster research into the state of public understanding of genomics. It plans to make digitized files available for journalists to accompany gene research stories.
A University of Colorado at Boulder researcher is developing an interactive computer program for Alaskan middle school students to interest them in science and show the relevance of science to native Alaskans' daily lives. The project includes interactive stories, hands-on laboratory work, and use of special reference libraries.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is hosting a public forum to gather public comment on stem cell research recommendations. The event will feature a panel discussion with experts from various fields, including science, ethics, and policy.
The National Science Board has approved a new Science and Technology Center to develop environmentally friendly processes using alternative solvents. The center, led by Dr. Joseph DeSimone and Dr. Ruben Carbonell, aims to reduce organic waste generated in manufacturing and chemical production.
After 20 years, NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer (FUSE) satellite is nearing its scheduled June 23 launch. The project faced numerous setbacks, including the Challenger rocket explosion and budget cuts, but ultimately, Johns Hopkins University took over management and implemented cost-saving measures.
A recent study by Frankfurt historian Notker Hammerstein sheds light on the DFG's record during the Weimar Republic and Third Reich, revealing a period of political conformity under National Socialism. The organization's founding ideals were largely abandoned in favor of Nazi ideology.
Cathleen Synge Morawetz, a NYU professor emerita, is the first woman to receive the National Medal of Science for mathematics. Her pioneering work in partial differential equations and wave propagation has led to applications in aerodynamics, acoustics, and optics.
The National Science Board will hold a public hearing to investigate effective teaching and learning of mathematics and science in K-12 education. The hearing aims to identify key contributors to successful reform strategies and discuss evidence of actual impact on student achievement.
A Virginia Tech project seeks to increase the number of women in science fields by recruiting middle school girls and teachers in five Southwest Virginia counties. The program aims to promote gender equity and provide role models for girls interested in science education.
Over 1,500 scientists, including most Nobel laureates in science, call on governments to act immediately to prevent devastating consequences of human-induced global warming. A strong climate treaty would address the planet's most serious threats and protect future generations.
The President's R&D budget for FY 1998 will cut federal R&D spending by an additional 14 percent (in inflation-adjusted dollars) by 2002. Funding for basic research would barely stay ahead of inflation at $15.3 billion, representing a 3.0 percent increase over FY 1997.
Several California universities, including Stanford and UC campuses, receive over 80% of their R&D funding from the federal government. The latest budget proposals call for a 32% reduction in defense R&D and 25% in nondefense R&D, which could severely impact California's economic future.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) estimates that nondefense R&D funding in the US will decrease by up to 25 percent by 2002. The latest budget proposal from the White House would cut discretionary spending as necessary if it does not balance the budget, according to AAAS analysis.