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'Jules Verne' begins final voyage
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:27:47 -0000
Europe's space freighter undocks from the International Space Station after completing its mission to the orbiting platform.
Universal flu vaccine tests start
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:21 -0000
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
Rosetta probe makes asteroid pass
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:32:03 -0000
Europe's Rosetta space probe makes a close pass of asteroid Steins, taking pictures and recording other scientific data.

L.A. Times - Science

Ice shelf breaks away in Canadian Arctic
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The 19-square-mile Markham Ice Shelf is now floating in the Arctic Ocean. An Arctic ice shelf specialist says 83 square miles of ice has been lost from shelves this summer. Ice shelf breaks off in Arctic
Hanna-Ike-Josephine storm trio isn't an anomaly
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Global warming can't be blamed for the trifecta -- headed toward the Southeast U.S. -- meteorologists say. It's just 'peak season in an active hurricane cycle.' Despite the prospect of three major tropical storms heading toward the Southeastern United States, meteorologists say that the conga-line assault is not particularly unusual in the stormy history of the region.
Straying mate? His genes may be to blame
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
That cheating husband could have a gene variant that scientists have linked to higher risks of marital discord and divorce. (He could even have two.) Men are more likely to be devoted and loyal husbands when they lack a particular variant of a gene that influences brain activity, researchers reported this week.

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European space probe completes asteroid fly by
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:09:48 -0400
BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Space Agency obtained on Saturday the first images of an asteroid 360 million km (224 million miles) from earth, part of a space mission which scientists hope will help them understand the origins of the planets.
New fingerprint method could unlock cold cases
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:06:40 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - It's a discovery that would make even Sherlock Holmes proud. British scientists have developed a new crime-fighting technique that allows police to lift fingerprints from bullets even if a criminal has wiped down a shell casing.
Storms delay space shuttle launch to Hubble
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:32:17 -0400
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis' launch on a final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope has been delayed because of tropical storms, NASA said on Friday.

AP Top Science News At 9:51 a.m. EDT

Spacecraft flies by remote asteroid, camera stops
By KATRIN SCHIEFER and GEORGE FREY Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:51:26 -0000
DARMSTADT, Germany (AP) -- The European deep space probe Rosetta successfully completed a flyby of an asteroid millions of miles from earth, but its high resolution camera stopped shortly before the closest pass, space officials said Saturday....
Cassini detects partial rings with Saturn's moons
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:35:23 -0000
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- The latest images from NASA's Cassini spacecraft show faint, partial rings orbiting with two of Saturn's small inner moons, scientists said Friday....
Oldest gorilla in captivity dies in Dallas at 55
By LINDA STEWART BALL Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:10:15 -0000
DALLAS (AP) -- The oldest gorilla in captivity, a 55-year-old female named Jenny, has died at the Dallas Zoo - her home for more than half a century, a spokesman said Friday....

NOVA scienceNOW | PBS

NOVA scienceNOW: Phoenix Mars Lander
NOVA Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0500
NASA's latest robot has already found frozen water and is looking for more signs that the Red Planet could support life.
NOVA scienceNOW: Brain Trauma
NOVA Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0500
Even so-called "mild" head injuries turn out to be anything but.
NOVA scienceNOW: Mammoth Mystery
NOVA Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0500
A pair of mammoth skeletons is found locked together by their tusks. What happened?

Newsweek Technology Headlines

The Cloud's Chrome Lining
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
What Google's browser suggests about the way the search giant views the Web
Virtual Viewpoint
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
A new online software service allows you to build three-dimensional scenes out of dozens of photographs.
Of Sludge and Salad: Wastewater Greens the World's Gardens
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:14:52 -0000
You might want to hold your nose for this one.

Innovation

Horizon highlights – Tough questions for Obama, tough gadgets for soldiers, and tough love for Chrome
cgaylord Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:15:03 -0000
Our regular roundup of sci-tech stories from across the Web includes: Where does Obama stand on science issues? How sturdy are Panasonic Toughbooks? And how good is Google’s new web browser? Let’s kick it off: Politics – Obama answers your science questions “Though unable to convince Obama and John McCain to engage in a full-blown science debate, [...]
‘Spore’ ready to bloom
briefs Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:12:04 -0000
“Spore,” the long-awaited (and long-delayed) follow-up from video game guru Will Wright launches Friday in Europe and Sunday in North America. Mr. Wright, who made pop culture history when he created the massively popular PC world known as “The Sims,” calls his new creation “the ultimate God game,” allowing players to guide a home-brewed species [...]
How to download free books, music, and movies from local libraries
editorial Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:11:55 -0000
In a time when practically any question can be answered through a Google search, brick-and-mortar libraries are evolving to remain relevant. Rather than cede ground to search engines, e-book readers, and download services, more than 7,500 US libraries are adopting their competitor’s tricks and offering digital means to access books, music, and movies – free of [...]

Science News - UPI.com

Test could lead to better BSE detection
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:21:33 -0400
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers said changes in protein levels in urine can detect mad cow disease in live animals.
Andes may hold treasure trove of metals
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:19:59 -0400
RESTON, Va., Sept. 6 (UPI) -- A geological study of South America suggests the Andes Mountains may hold a treasure trove of undiscovered minerals, researchers said.
NASA adjusts launch dates
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:37:19 -0400
HOUSTON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. space officials moved the target launch date for the Shuttle Atlantis mission to the Hubble Space Telescope back two days to Oct. 10.

 

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American Academy of Arts and Sciences - The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an honorary society that recognizes achievement in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities and conducts a varied program of projects and studies responsive to the needs and problems of society

American Association for the Advancement of Science - Research news, issue papers. Educational programs, science policy (U.S. and international).

Association for Scientific Research - An international institution devoted to the development of science, based in Turkey.
Meta Description: [ Mathematical and Computational Applications An International Journal ]

Association of Clinical Research Professionals - International membership association offers certification, education/training, networking opportunities, industry news, and other related information.
Meta Description: [ International membership association serving clinical research professionals. ACRP offers certification, education/training, networking opportunities, industry news and other related information. ]

500 Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers - Promoting science and technology education and values in science and technology. Profiles of notable figures.

Australian Academy of Science - Promotes science through a range of activities. Information on fellowship election, science policy, grants and awards, publications and reports.

British Association for the Advancement of Science - Information about all the BA's activities, including National Science Week and the annual Festival of Science, plus educational resources and information about science in society issues.

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology - CPST collects, analyzes and disseminates information about professionals in science and engineering in the USA. It provides publications, online documents and special reports to members.
Meta Description: [ CPST specializes in the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliable information about the human resources of the U.S. in the fields of science, engineering and technology ]

International Council for Science - A non-governmental organization representing a global membership that includes both national scientific bodies and international scientific unions.
Meta Description: [ Founded in 1931, the International Council for Science (ICSU) is a non-governmental organization representing a global membership that includes both national scientific bodies (103 members) and international scientific unions (27 members). Through this international network, ICSU coordinates inte... ]

International Society for Molecular Electronics and Biocomputing - Fosters the interdisciplinary study of molecular electronics, ionics and photonics and information processing in natural and artificial molecular and biomolecular systems. Newsletters and conferences.

International Society for the Interdisciplinary Study of Symmetry - Covers any study of various aspects of symmetry and related concepts (e.g., proportion, rhythm, invariance) in science, art, and technology (`symmetrology').

International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine - Contributes to the advancement of physical and engineering sciences in medicine for the benefit and well being of humanity.

NAMMSAT - National Association of Maori Mathematicians, Scientists and Technologists. Newsletters and constitution (PDF).
Meta Description: [ Home page for Maori in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering and technology. ]

New York Academy of Sciences - Open to students and to all active professional scientists, physicians, and others who share the Academy's interests. News, meeting facilities, gallery, education, membership information.

Physical Sciences of the Oceans (IAPSO) - IAPSO has the prime goal of promoting the study of scientific problems relating to the oceans and the interactions taking places at the sea floor, coastal, and atmospheric boundaries insofar as such research is conducted by the use of mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

Ross-on-Wye Science Society - To further the interest in science within the community by providing a forum for talks, lectures, discussions and courses on science topics. Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, UK.

Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences - Advises the Netherland government on matters related to scientific research; judges the quality of this research; promotes the communication among scientists world-wide; and acts as an umbrella organization for institutes engaged in basic and strategic research, scientific information services and biological collection management.
Meta Description: [ The Academy's mission is to promote scientific research in the Netherlands. The fundamental research carried out today will provide a basis for the applied research of tomorrow and, in turn, for the practical application of science in the future. Functions: Advising the government on matters rela... ]

Royal Society of Edinburgh - Information about evidence, advice and comment, events, seminars, debates, lectures, enquiries, research awards, publications and conference facilities. Special page for young people.
Meta Description: [ The Royal Society of Edinburgh is Scotland's National Academy of Science & Letters. It is an independent body with charitable status. The Society organises conferences and lectures for the specialist and for the general public. It provides a forum for informed debate on issues of national and int... ]

Royal Society of New Zealand - Science and technology in New Zealand: news, publications, funding, education, policy.

Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society is a non-profit membership society of more than 80,000 scientists and engineers
Meta Description: [ Founded in 1886, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is a non-profit membership society of nearly 60,000 scientists and engineers who were elected to the Society because of their research achievements or potential. ]

Social Science Research Council - An independent, not-for-profit international organization that seeks to advance social science throughout the world. Information on initiatives, publications and areas of study, fellowships, related institutions and associations, and upcoming events.

Swiss Academy of Sciences - The national forum for the natural sciences. Description of the academy, its activities, contacts, events, reports, news.
Meta Description: [ The Swiss Academy of Sciences Academy supports and networks the sciences at a regional, national and international level. platforms allow the Academy to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to various topics, and to strengthen the disciplinary national and international network., Die Akademie der ... ]

The Explorers Club - Advancing field research and scientific exploration through expedition and student grants, public lectures, The Explorers Journal, research facilities and adventure travel programs.
Meta Description: [ The Explorers Club--an international professional society for explorers and field scientists worldwide. ]

The New Jersey Academy of Science - A private, non-profit, scientific and educational organization of scientists and others interested in science. Information of membership, meetings, education and grant programmes.
Meta Description: [ The New Jersey Academy of Science is a non-profit society which works to promote information flow between science, education and government in the State of New Jersey. The Academy also works to promote science education at the high school, graduate and postgraduate level within New Jersey ]

The Nobel Foundation - Awards the annual prestigious Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, peace, medicine, economics, and literature. Site includes history, listing of laureates, and articles by invited authors.
Meta Description: [ Nobelprize.org, Official web site of the Nobel Foundation ]

The Royal Society - The UK national academy of science, dedicated to recognizing excellence in science, furthering the role of science, engineering and technology and promoting public understanding of science.
Meta Description: [ The Royal Society is the independent academy of science in the UK ]

The Sensometric Society - Aims to increase awareness of the methodology of sensory and consumer science, improve cooperation between people interested in sensometrics, and disseminate knowledge of sensometrics. Includes information on joining the society and forthcoming meetings.
Meta Description: [ sensometric society food quality preference journal sensory and consumer science ]

The World Jewish Academy of Sciences - The mission of the Academy is to create a unified voice of prominent scholars, scientists and innovators that focuses on major problems of humanity and suggests strategies to combat these problems for the betterment and progress of civilization.
Meta Description: [ The Academy strives to help social and creative interactions of Jewish scientists and scientists of all nations, to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among the community of scientists and to develop scientific recommendations to improve relations between Jews and all nations. ]

Turkish-American Scientists and Scholars Association - An independent, non-profit and non-political organization with the aim of increasingcommunication and co-operation among its members and their counterparts.

TWAS, Third World Academy of Sciences - An association of distinguished scholars supporting scientific excellence and research in the South through prizes, research grants and fellowships to third world scientists.
Meta Description: [ An association of distinguished scholars supporting scientific excellence and research in the South through prizes,research grants and fellowships to scientists in the developing world ]

Union of Concerned Scientists - Works for clean air and energy, safe and sufficient food.
Meta Description: [ The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, cor... ]

404 Union of Czech Mathematicians and Physicists (JCMF) - Contacts, documents, chapters, sections, meetings, resources. English/Czech site.

University of Waterloo Scholarly Societies Project - Directory and searchable database of over 1300 scholarly societies with web sites.

West Virginia Academy of Science - A corporation chartered for the advancement of scientific knowledge and the promotion of scientific work in West Virginia. Information on history, membership, publications and meetings.
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World Academy of Young Scientists (WAYS) - A global network of young scientists under the aegis of UNESCO, for young researchers to carry out scientific research and take part in science policy and decision-making.

World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations - A NGO that promotes cooperation between member research institutions to provide an international voice for technological research and development through technology transfer and dissemination.

World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) - A scientific, non-profit organization that promotes the development and the unified consideration of new mathematical methods and computational techniques and their applications in science and engineering. Conferences, journals, newsletters, FAQs, members, books and board of directors.