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Scientists in Spain are hoping a new online tool could help. Called aRukon, the virtual marketplace will allow researchers to sell unused animal samples to other labs, potentially cutting waste and saving animal lives. Scientists from 30 different universities, research centers, and companies in Spain have already signed up.
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2 years ago Read more at Science

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry placed No. 1 in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards for best science museum in the U.S. The museum was among 15 locations nominated by Newsweek magazine in the category. The public voted on their favorites throughout February, and winners were announced March 7.
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2 years ago Read more at Here is Oregon

Students measured oysters with calipers and opened the mollusks to look for shell-boring worms and other infestations. About 50 students played “squid bingo” during a dissection workshop run by Joe Miceli of the Seacoast Science Center in New Hampshire. The 250 students got a chance to talk with fledgling and experienced scientists during the event.
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2 years ago Read more at Northeastern University

The Trump administration attacks on scientific experts increased the level of partisan polarization in the United States and made the question of scientific expertise more salient to many Americans. The proportion of Americans with a low level of trust in scientific expertise rose from 3% in 2016 to 13% in 2020," said lead researcher Jon D. Miller of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.
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2 years ago Read more at Phys.org

Science panel advises the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission. The public can listen to the meeting online through WebEex or by calling 1-415-655-0003. Members met Feb. 29 to continue the conversation on inlet hazard area boundaries and sea level rise.
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2 years ago Read more at Coastal Review Online

The 34th International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC 2024) will be taking place 6–10 October this year in Liverpool, UK. This biennial event, founded in 1956, is one of the oldest separation science conferences and brings together scientists from all career stages, application areas and wide geographical locations. The main program contains everything from oligonucleotide analysis to new applications in petrochemical, environmental, food and consumer goods sectors.
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2 years ago Read more at Technology Networks

The Joint project between NASA and the European Space Agency will bring samples of rock, soil, and atmospheric gasses collected on Mars and bring them to Earth. The reason? To better understand Mars, search for signs of past or present life, and ultimately learn more about our place in space. The Planetary Science Caucus is back thanks to your support.
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2 years ago Read more at The Planetary Society

The Texas Hill Country and areas near the Texas border have the best chance for clear skies compared to others along the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse. If you aren't in the path, you will still experience a partial eclipse. The sky will turn dark and it will be safe to remove eye protection for the period of time mentioned in the map.
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2 years ago Read more at KSAT San Antonio

In Biden’s past annual addresses, issues related to climate, science, and education received relatively little airtime, replaced instead by comments on national and international crises. In last year’s State of the Union, Biden stressed the importance of such investments, calling the climate crisis an “existential threat to our nation and to the world” Despite investments in clean energy, there “has not been nearly enough focus” during Biden's term.
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2 years ago Read more at Eos

Indiana University South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation have launched a groundbreaking partnership to provide career pathway opportunities for students enrolled in the exercise science program at Washington High School. This partnership is a significant step forward in South Bend Schools’ commitment to preparing students with hands-on career education opportunities, particularly in the growing field of exercise science. By offering college-level coursework, both institutions aim to inspire and prepare the next generation of health science professionals.
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2 years ago Read more at IU Newsroom