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Bayer Crop Science Canada has partnered with the University of Alberta (U of A) to research the genetic diversity of Canada’s most exported crop. Through this research, the team at U of A aims to make hybrid canola stronger, leading to an increased yield for Canadian farmers. The team is currently evaluating the genes of brassica vegetables, such as broccoli and kale.
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7 months ago Read more at Seed World

Syracuse Abroad has had a Universitywide program in Madrid for years, but the typical junior year experience doesn’t accommodate most science students’ schedules. a survey of incoming A&S students for fall 2023 showed that there was significant enthusiasm to go abroad from those planning to major in subjects like biology, chemistry, biochemistry and other pre-health programs. Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, science and pre-Health students can spend their sophomore fall semester in Madrid, where they will be able to complete
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7 months ago Read more at Syracuse University News

Chloe O’Brien is a poultry veterinary services intern with Lincoln Premium Poultry in Fremont, Nebraska. As a four-year student, she has thrived, excelling in courses like Agrosecurity, Muscle Foods and Eggs, and Comparative Nutrition and Avian Diseases. After earning her associate’s degree from NC State University, she is poised to graduate on May 4 with a degree in poultry science.
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7 months ago Read more at NC State CALS

On the evening of March 19, more than 500 members of the McGill community gathered in celebration of student work at the fifth annual Undergraduate Poster Showcase. The Showcase is entirely non-competitive, and all presenters participate in workshops to hone their science communication skills. Students also connect with dedicated alumni mentors, including past presenters and McGill Faculty of Science graduates.
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7 months ago Read more at McGill Reporter

With 16,000 visitors in April, we have officially surpassed our total readership for all of 2023, with average daily visitors still on par with early 2020. Here’s the top 10 Southern Fried Science posts for April, 2024.
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7 months ago Read more at Southern Fried Science

Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys found their way back to each other on a one-year deal that could see him crowned homecoming king in 2024, in a move that pours cement on an unstable foundation in the running backs room. The Utility Belt They'd eventually sign one in undrafted free agency, namely Nathaniel Peat out of Missouri, rounding out their current (key word) stable of backs. Is that money that is still due to be paid out
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7 months ago Read more at DallasCowboys.com

Kyron Innovative Technologies is a provider of construction management, commissioning and turnover software in the life sciences and technology sectors. In this strategic partnership, the two companies are poised to transform project delivery and unlock new possibilities for their clients. The partnership will also see Kyrons coming on board with the new EIDA Accreditation programme that rewards completion of EIDA’s various training courses aimed at different levels and functions.
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7 months ago Read more at Cleanroom Technology

Graduate Research Fellowship is considered the most prestigious and competitive fellowship for any STEM graduate student. There are approximately 2,000 awardees out of an estimated 14,000 applicants. Integrative biology graduate student Kaleb Banks received an honorable mention from the NSF, as did Georgia Eastham.
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7 months ago Read more at Oklahoma State University

1.5 trillion tonnes of fossil fuel reserves represent less than one ten-billionth of one per cent of Earth’s mass. Undefined Proportionally, you lose 500 times more of your body weight each time you shed an eyelash. Check out our ultimate fun facts page for more mind-blowing science.
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7 months ago Read more at BBC Science Focus Magazine

On behalf of everyone at UIndy, we offer congratulations to all our faculty who have received promotions, tenure, grants, sabbaticals and other distinguished awards. Please take a moment to read through this impressive list and be sure to congratulate our colleagues as you meet them around campus! Thanks to all of you for the wonderful work you do and for helping our students and university to thrive!
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7 months ago Read more at UIndy News