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Women opt out of math/science careers because of family demands
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Mar 13, 2009 |
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Women tend to choose non-math-intensive fields for their careers -- not because they lack mathematical ability, but because they want flexibility to raise children or prefer less math-intensive fields of science, reports ...
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Ceramic, heal thyself
Apr 17, 2008 |
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A new computer simulation has revealed a self-healing behavior in a common ceramic that may lead to development of radiation-resistant materials for nuclear power plants and waste storage.
Questions from end of stair-climbing wheelchair
May 25, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The nation's first stair-climbing wheelchair hit the market with a bang but disappeared with a whimper, a casualty of price that raises a big question: How much will society agree to pay for high-tech ...
Researchers find culture of academic institution may influence health care delivery
Feb 03, 2009 |
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Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Brandeis University have completed a qualitative study on the cultural environment in medical schools and how this may affect medical faculty vitality, professionalism ...
Study targets stroke prevention in children with sickle cell anemia
Oct 28, 2009 |
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators were recently awarded a $23 million federal grant to launch a national study of the drug hydroxyurea to prevent first strokes in children and adolescents with sickle cell ...
Improving university recruitment process may increase female surgical faculty
Jun 26, 2008 |
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New research published in the June issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that improving the university recruitment strategy and process could raise the number of women faculty in medicine. The st ...
New research shows why metal alloys degrade
Sep 24, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Metal alloys can fail unexpectedly in a wide range of applications -- from jet engines to satellites to cell phones—and new research from the University of Michigan helps to explain why.
Keeping African artifacts in Africa
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Apr 07, 2008 |
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It is common for professional archaeologists and paleoanthropologists working in Africa to populate western museums with foreign artifacts by excavating and permanently removing them from history rich communities in Africa. ...
Time spent on meaningful pursuits may cut risk of physician burnout
May 25, 2009 |
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Faculty physicians at academic medical centers may be less likely to experience burnout if they spend at least one day per week on the aspect of their work that is most meaningful to them, according to a report in the May ...
Dartmouth launches network security study
Jun 10, 2008 |
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A team of Dartmouth researchers is preparing to launch a project that examines the campus wireless computer traffic in an effort to learn how the network is used and how to best maintain its security. The ...
Seal of quality for hygienic equipment
Sep 14, 2009 |
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The processing and packaging of food is governed by very strict hygiene rules. Researchers are now testing production equipment for cleanroom suitability and are listing qualified products in an online database.
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