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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity approves development of new research park in North Chicago

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently approved the expansion of a state enterprise zone, designed to stimulate economic growth and community revitalization at the local level, to include North Chicago, IL-based

28 Apr 2018

AHF calls on United Nations to appoint independent third-party to investigate UNAIDS’ sexual harassment scandal

In the wake of a growing sexual harassment scandal that has been roiling UNAIDS and civil society, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS organization that provides and supports HIV care to more than 889,000 patients in 39 countries globally, including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean and the United States, is calling on the United Nations to outsource and appoint an independent third-party to investigate the case, which many believe was grossly mishandled by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and his superiors at the UN.

28 Apr 2018

BIO issues statement regarding Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement regarding the Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, introduced yesterday in the Senate by Senators Heller (R-NV), Isakson (R-GA), and Menendez (D-NJ).

28 Apr 2018

High-performance blockchain solution poised to revolutionize the art industry

The history of artwork ownership (provenance) has long been a troublesome issue for the art world. Fake or even stolen works have unknowingly been traded on the open market.

28 Apr 2018

Vermont, Montana students to talk with NASA astronauts on International Space Station

Students from Montana and Vermont will talk with astronauts on the International Space Station next week as part of NASA's Year of Education on Station.

28 Apr 2018

Ameritech Financial encourages borrowers to understand their own loan facts and options

It's been six years since the national student debt totals surpassed $1 trillion, though student debt has been a problem far longer than that.

28 Apr 2018

Airlines and in-flight content delegates attend APEX Multimedia Market

This past week, more than 200 airlines and in-flight content delegates arrived in Paris for the airline industry's only global in-flight content marketplace event, the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) MultiMedia Market.

28 Apr 2018

The Truth Behind Donating Your Body to a Medical School

Cambridge University is one of a decreasing number of medical schools where undergraduates learn anatomy primarily through hands-on dissection. Cecilia Brassett, a Clinical Anatomist at The University of Cambridge, discusses her thoughts on the recent rise in donations and explains how the donors are used to train medical students.

27 Apr 2018

PAREXEL appoints Peyton Howell as chief commercial and strategy officer

PAREXEL International Corporation, the world’s leading innovator of biopharmaceutical services, today announced the appointment of Peyton Howell as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, effective May 7, 2018. Ms. Howell most recently served as Executive Vice President at AmerisourceBergen and will be responsible for leading PAREXEL’s commercial strategy, including global sales, customer service and sales operations.

From Parexel 27 Apr 2018

Pittcon announces Neal Dando as 2021 President

The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and the Pittcon Organizing Committee are pleased to announce Neal Dando as President of Pittcon 2021.

From Pittcon 25 Apr 2018

SC Johnson releases annual Sustainability Report

SC Johnson today released its 26th annual Sustainability Report, The Science Inside, which shares publicly the criteria inside the company's Greenlist™ ingredient selection program.

19 Apr 2018

Baboons break out of research facility briefly

Last weekend, four baboons that were held at a Texas biomedical research facility for research purposes, escaped briefly before they could be captured again. These intelligent animals successfully used an upended barrel to climb to their freedom.

18 Apr 2018

Scientists offer explanation for why modern humans evolved expressive eyebrows

New research suggests that highly mobile, expressive eyebrows may have been key to helping humans form social bonds and cooperating with each other as part of their survival.

10 Apr 2018

Using VR to Go Back in Time for Those Living with Alzheimer's

Currently, there are an estimated 46 million people worldwide living with dementia. There is currently no cure, and no way to prevent the onset of dementia. The Wayback Project was created by a group of friends and former colleagues who wanted to create virtual reality films that allow patients to go 'back in time'.

26 Mar 2018

Glass walls and headaches at Apple Park

Apple has a beautiful nearly all-glass office at Cupertino. It almost looks like a futuristic spaceship. But in reality, the all glass model is giving the employees a real and literal headache as they repeatedly bump into the glass walls.

5 Mar 2018

Study identifies new learning approach for artificial intelligence

A recent study identified a new cloud-based learning approach for artificial intelligence (AI) could instruct computers to learn like humans.

5 Mar 2018

Study uncovers changes to the brain during unconsciousness

Three new studies have uncovered the mechanism by which brain networks are degraded whilst a person is unconscious.

1 Mar 2018

Poor awareness among parents may hinder a child's early dental care

A new survey has found that one in six parents are likely to postpone their children’s dental care visits until the age of 4 or older.

19 Feb 2018

Diplomats in Havana and their mysterious concussion-like symptoms

American diplomats who were posted to Havana were reported to have symptoms similar to concussions suffered after a head injury. This was despite the fact that none of them had had any head trauma. Initially it was speculated that they could have been victims to a “sonic attack” to their brains. However the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ruled out any such involvement last month.

16 Feb 2018

Consuming one hundred percent fruit juice does not alter blood sugar levels, study suggests

New evidence suggests that consuming 100% fruit juice does not significantly impact fasting blood insulin, fasting blood glucose, or insulin resistance.

19 Jan 2018

Miscellaneous News

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity approves development of new research park in North Chicago

AHF calls on United Nations to appoint independent third-party to investigate UNAIDS’ sexual harassment scandal

BIO issues statement regarding Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act

High-performance blockchain solution poised to revolutionize the art industry

Vermont, Montana students to talk with NASA astronauts on International Space Station

Ameritech Financial encourages borrowers to understand their own loan facts and options

Airlines and in-flight content delegates attend APEX Multimedia Market

The Truth Behind Donating Your Body to a Medical School

PAREXEL appoints Peyton Howell as chief commercial and strategy officer

Pittcon announces Neal Dando as 2021 President

SC Johnson releases annual Sustainability Report

Baboons break out of research facility briefly

Scientists offer explanation for why modern humans evolved expressive eyebrows

Using VR to Go Back in Time for Those Living with Alzheimer's

Glass walls and headaches at Apple Park

Study identifies new learning approach for artificial intelligence

Study uncovers changes to the brain during unconsciousness

Poor awareness among parents may hinder a child's early dental care

Diplomats in Havana and their mysterious concussion-like symptoms

Consuming one hundred percent fruit juice does not alter blood sugar levels, study suggests

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How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

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