Articles tagged with Research Funding
Researchers aim to better understand the nuances of language comprehension in individuals with right hemisphere stroke, which often affects word meanings and phrases. The study will use MRI scans to determine if lesion location impacts communication deficits.
The American Physiological Society (APS) has awarded over $33,000 to its 2003 undergraduate research fellows. The fellowships provide stipends and travel funds to support the research of talented young scientists.
Researchers found that active involvement in forming an idea, known as generative learning, reduces false memory. Participants were more likely to accurately remember words from a list they created themselves than those presented by others.
A new study found that a drug can temporarily improve tactile acuity by reorganizing brain activity, offering potential treatments for learning disabilities and chronic pain. The treatment involves finger stimulation with a drug, which boosts the number of neurons involved in processing tactile information.
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a biofeedback system that provides instant visual feedback on rowing technique, helping rowers harmonize their movements and avoid lower back pain. The research has shown significant benefits in reducing injuries and improving performance in the sport.
A specific group of brain proteins called alpha-Neurexins is essential for activating communication between neurons, and its absence disrupts synaptic transmission. This discovery expands knowledge of synaptic transmission and provides new insight into how the brain works.
A three-year project studies the Dhyanna of Entering into Non-Conceptuality, an 8th-century scripture considered authentic Buddha's teaching. The research aims to show similarities between Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism and how they have been interpreted differently throughout the ages.
A new species of the gentian family, Macrocarpaea apparata, has been discovered in Ecuador. The plant was found to have yellowish-white bell-shaped flowers that emerge only as darkness falls, mirroring the magical concept of apparition.
The University of Rhode Island's Teacher Research and Mentoring Armada program recruits master teachers for summer research experiences, mentoring, and standards-based curricula implementation. The program also enables researchers to incorporate teachers into their projects, disseminating results to the broader educational community.
A long-term study of 952 households will investigate how farming strategies change with each generation and the impact of human characteristics on deforestation rates. The research aims to determine whether subsequent generations have a reduced learning curve for forest conservation.
Researchers at NIST have invented composites that can promote re-growth of natural tooth structures efficiently. These bioactive, biocompatible materials can be used to stimulate the repair of defective teeth, minimizing decay under orthodontic braces and potentially in root canal therapy.
The Field Museum has received a grant to preserve and conserve its extensive collection of Chinese textiles, featuring 1,200 embroidered folk textiles and 1,000 historical costumes. The museum's unique holdings provide valuable insights into traditional Chinese textile decoration techniques and symbolism.
Professor Elizabeth Legge explores how British art marketed itself as a failure to gain cultural credibility in the US. She argues that this strategy tapped into American perceptions of British art as gauche and incapable of irony, generating mutual indignation between the two nations.
A recent study found that daily smokers experience impaired time estimation when abstaining from cigarettes for 24 hours. This impairment may contribute to feelings of stress and decreased focus, highlighting the need for further research on nicotine's effects on attention processes.
Researchers discovered that SpA, a staph protein, causes B cell suicide in mice. Properly dosed injections of SpA may control immune system over-activity and potentially treat lupus. The study provides a promising lead for future development of B-cell based therapy.
Researchers are studying how our brains perceive and process facial features to understand face recognition. They believe that well-formed and well-known objects like faces are perceived in parallel processing, while difficult patterns may be processed serially.
According to a Penn State study, African-Americans are more likely to support higher cigarette taxes, particularly among younger Blacks, those at higher educational levels, and former smokers. The study found that increasing taxes can decrease smoking prevalence rates and generate revenue for tobacco cessation programs.
A 2002 NASA study found a significant decline in coral cover and species diversity after the 'black water' event, which was caused by a bloom of microscopic marine plants. The dark water reduced sunlight absorption, affecting the ecosystem.
A new study by Ohio State University found that Republicans who frequently engage in political debates with others who share their views tend to have a more balanced perception of media bias. In contrast, Democrats' perceptions of media bias do not differ based on who they talk to. The study suggests that conversational contacts influe...
The Avon Foundation-AACR International Scholars in Breast Cancer Research program provides two-year grants to four junior-level faculty members from limited opportunities countries. The program aims to enhance breast cancer research and clinical care globally.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that chromosomal problems exist within each individual cell, leading to developmental abnormalities. The study suggests that current techniques used for reproductive cloning do not work in nonhuman primates.
The GSK Drug Discovery and Development Research Grant Program provides funding for innovative research into HIV/AIDS treatments. Researchers will be selected based on the potential importance of their project, originality, and ability to conduct the proposed research.
Ultra-wideband technology offers advantages in communication due to its wide spectrum range. The technology allows for efficient transmission and reception of data without interference, enabling military communications to remain secure and domestic devices to achieve higher data rates.
A Penn study reveals that 200,000 Philadelphia households struggle to afford housing due to decreasing incomes and increasing costs. The city's low-income households rely on wages, not welfare, for income, which has decreased by 30% in the last 35 years.
The Chemical Heritage Foundation has received a grant from the William Penn Foundation to support strategic planning. This funding aims to increase operating revenue and visitor numbers at the foundation's facility, as well as enhance online and on-site access to its library and archives.
A study has identified a vast network of subsurface streams and ponds in the northern Gulf of Mexico basin that are believed to contain significant amounts of untapped oil and gas. The discovery, made by Cornell University professor Lawrence M. Cathles, estimates that these reserves could be as large as those found in the North Sea.
The University-Assisted Community Schools Program has been selected for a $100,000 prize to recognize its high-quality organizational work improving children's lives. The program, developed by Penn faculty and students, focuses on solving community problems in areas like environmental health, literacy, and nutrition.
Bierman and Landry will conduct research to improve Army land managers' understanding of landscape change and detect mustard gas using porous materials. The projects aim to expand research opportunities in states with limited federal funding for university research.
Northumberland is renowned for its rich collection of prehistoric rock art, with up to 500 examples still existing in the field. A new website featuring the archive will display information at varying levels of complexity, providing valuable research and teaching resources.
A team of Cornell physicists and engineers are developing an instrument that can track hundreds of particles simultaneously, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of turbulent flows. The technology has the potential to improve climate models and predict how pollutants disperse in air or water.
Despite years of decline, trade unions are finding new ways to gain support and influence, such as community links and international agreements. Research shows that partnerships with employers and local consultation can drive growth, but challenges remain in certain workplace environments.
The Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) has introduced a new professorial fellowship scheme to enable top scholars to pursue innovative research. The fellowships will run for three years, providing funding for PhD students, research assistants, and travel expenses.
The European Commission will present its research policy and funding activities at the AAAS meeting, aiming to create a European Research Area (ERA) with better coordination and cooperation. The EU's goal is to boost competitiveness and improve citizens' quality of life through significant resources mobilized via the Framework program.
Truong Nguyen will receive $120,000 funding to develop a video decoder that generates additional frames to produce smoother video sequences. The technology aims to enhance live video applications like videoconferencing and surveillance over wireless connections.
A study led by Dr Andrea Litva found that both health professionals and lay people do not currently support direct public involvement in clinical governance. The research suggests that creating a culture shift among lay people will require time and support from primary care trusts to involve the public effectively.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have successfully produced all-female cultured stocks of Southern flounder using controlled-breeding methods and warm water temperature manipulation. This method has significant economic potential, as female flounder can grow up to two times larger than males within two years.
Researchers will track students' math skills in grades 1-3 to identify early warning signs of learning disabilities and develop more effective teaching methods.
Scientists at Cardiff University have developed a new protein to help manage acute infection and inflammation. The protein has been jointly investigated by Dr Simon Jones and Dr Nicholas Topley for several years, revealing its potential in treating chronic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and bacterial peritonitis.
A study by Mirjam Smeets reveals that haptoglobin inhibits collagen breakdown and improves cell migration in damaged blood vessels. This discovery may lead to the development of drugs to prevent rehospitalization for patients after percutaneous angioplasty.
A University of Toronto researcher is studying how the Cherokee people responded to forced removal, with a focus on accommodationist writers and resistant voices. His book aims to acknowledge the history of removal and its impact on Cherokee literature.
Researchers are developing a gateway server to make web sites accessible to people with visual impairments, providing a 'window to the world.' The project also aims to reduce barriers to internet use among people with disabilities through assistive technology and training.
Scientists find that northern right whales in Grand Manan Basin are exposed to substantial amounts of paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins, which can cause chronic impairment and death. The toxins may affect diving capabilities, leading to poorer condition, reduced calving rates, and increased susceptibility to disease.
Researcher Andrea Most examines the works of influential Jewish American composers, revealing how Broadway musicals addressed complex issues of identity, assimilation, and American culture. Her book will shed new light on the genre's often-overlooked 'Jewish origins' and its impact on the American experience.
The DOE grant aims to economically derive high-value chemicals and oils from lower value corn fiber, opening new markets for corn growers. The project will develop purification and characterization techniques and design a pilot plant to recover high-value carbohydrates.
Researchers found evidence of the earliest form of writing in the New World on a cylindrical seal and greenstone plaque fragments. The discoveries date back to the Olmec era, a pre-Mayan civilization, and challenge previous notions about the earliest written communication in Mesoamerica.
Scripps Institution researchers have developed a new approach for designing marine reserves in the Gulf of California, using optimization algorithms and ecological data. The study, published in Science, provides a mapped series of reserves that meet conservation goals while minimizing societal conflicts with fishing interests.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a compact freezer case using sound waves to substitute chemical refrigerants, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Navy has funded the project and is exploring its potential for distributed cooling systems on carriers.
The National Institutes of Health's NIAMS has funded eight research projects to better understand and treat heritable disorders of connective tissue. These conditions, such as osteogenesis imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, affect millions of Americans and have few effective treatments.
The US government has signed a bill to curb the introduction of unwanted aquatic organisms in ballast water. A template for national wetland restoration efforts is also being promoted, following Oregon's success in saving native salmon runs. Ozone treatment and biocide methods are being explored as cost-effective solutions.
The Chemical Heritage Foundation has received a $250,000 grant from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation to support its oral history program. This funding will help preserve the history of the chemical industry and molecular sciences through recorded interviews with key players.
Researchers at UC Davis are developing optical CDMA devices that encode information across a spread of wavelengths for fast and secure telecommunications. This technology has the potential to improve network security and provide faster connections.
The NSF has awarded a design grant for the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) telescope, which aims to be the largest scientific instrument ever built. The U.S. consortium, led by Cornell University, will investigate feed antennas and low-temperature receivers, as well as address radio frequency interference issues.
Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing e-textiles with embedded sensors and electronic components to create wearable computers and sensing systems. These fabrics can detect sounds, chemicals, and pick up satellite signals, enabling various industrial and military applications.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded $2 million to fund research on inhalant abuse, focusing on epidemiology, risk factors, and health consequences. The new studies aim to address the severe lack of research-based information on this widespread problem affecting young children.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded a total of $4.5 million to create a community-based drug abuse prevention trials network. The grants will support multi-site studies of evidence-based interventions aimed at preventing substance abuse in urban school settings.
The Foundation has agreed to fund a physician-sponsored Phase I/II human clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of CA4P as a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration. The study aims to inhibit the growth of proliferating blood vessels linked to retinal conditions such as wet AMD.
Researchers at Virginia Tech are conducting a large-scale aquifer test to improve groundwater management. They are using GPS antennas and remote-sensing radar satellites to measure land subsidence with millimeter accuracy, which will help managers maintain the elastic range of the aquifer and prevent land subsidence.
The Rutgers project aims to develop software that allows medical researchers and physicians to share and analyze brain imaging data online, improving the understanding of brain disorders. The new search tools will focus on dynamic brain activity, filtering away secondary signals to reveal underlying pathways.
Virtual Jamestown aims to shape the national dialogue on the founding of Jamestown colony. The project will allow researchers and teachers to compare it with other colonial efforts and examine American culture origins.
Williams College researcher Dr. Fein has received a $240,455 NSF grant to investigate the links between social context, physiological arousal, and cognitive appraisals in relation to student underperformance. The research team will include experts from education, neuroscience, health, cognitive psychology, and social psychology.