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New voting joystick could enable people with dexterity impairments to cast ballots independently

A voting joystick created at Michigan State University could eventually enable people with dexterity impairments, senior citizens and others to exercise their right to cast ballots independently.

30 Oct 2013

Inaugural "Leadership" award presented to co-founder of Anytime Fitness

Chuck Runyon, CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness, the world's fastest-growing gym, has been presented with an inaugural "Leadership" award by Chief Executive magazine.

30 Oct 2013

Social scientist receives award for book on lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology

A social scientist from Sheffield Hallam University has received a major award for her co-authored book on lesbian, gay and bisexual psychology.

From Sheffield Hallam University 22 Oct 2013

Scientists create software program to help the blind do yoga

In a typical yoga class, students watch an instructor to learn how to properly hold a position. But for people who are blind or can't see well, it can be frustrating to participate in these types of exercises.

18 Oct 2013

One of Europe's largest centers for water research to be established in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt

One of Europe's largest centers for water research is being established in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt with a workforce that includes over 500 researchers: The 'Center for Advanced Water Research (CAWR)'.

11 Oct 2013

Study shows nitric oxide can promote and inhibit lateral root formation

The structure and plasticity of root systems play an important role in determining the growth and yield of crop plants, and understanding how environmental and biological factors affect root structure is of key importance for plant scientists-particularly agricultural scientists.

9 Oct 2013

FAIR Health uses dental claims data from FH NPIC in recent report published by U.S. GAO

FAIR Health, the leading independent data company that serves the healthcare system through data tools and education, is pleased to announce the use of its dental claims data in the recent report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

9 Oct 2013

Water quality expert investigates health risks associated with bathing waters in UK

By investigating health risks associated with bathing waters, scientists are contributing to future reviews and revision of the EU's Bathing Water Directive.

7 Oct 2013

Despite continued reports of economic growth, Africa remains wracked by poverty

Despite continued reports of economic growth in Africa, much of the continent remains wracked by poverty, with roughly one in five citizens saying they frequently lack food, clean water and medical care, according to the largest survey of African citizens.

1 Oct 2013

Organic Spa Magazine collaborates with Oprah to bring readers from "Super Soul Sunday"

Organic Spa Magazine is collaborating with Oprah to bring readers and viewers clips from the new season of "Super Soul Sunday" and a sneak peak from its debut episode.

21 Sep 2013

Dust storms in Africa affect air quality in US and the Caribbean

You might find it hard to believe that dust clouds from the African Sahara can travel thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, but it does every year and in large quantities. In a recent study, Joseph Prospero, professor emeritus at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and collaborators at the University of Houston and Arizona State University found that the average air concentrations of inhalable particles more than doubled during a major Saharan dust intrusion in Houston, Texas.

19 Sep 2013

Researchers explore challenges involved in urban agriculture

In many cities around the world, patrons of high-end restaurants want quality food that is flavorful and fresh. To satisfy their guests, chefs are looking closer and closer to home - to locally grown produce from neighboring farms or even from their own, restaurant-owned gardens.

18 Sep 2013

Columbia University launched three-year Doctor of Medicine program for PhD biological scientists

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S) has launched a three-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program for PhD-trained biological scientists. The accelerated curriculum prepares graduates for physician-scientist careers that combine their knowledge of fundamental biomedical science with an understanding of how diseases and their treatments affect humans.

13 Sep 2013

New catalyst class uses halogen bridges for environmentally friendlier production

Ninety percent of all chemical products require catalysts in the course of their manufacture. They accelerate reactions and reduce the energy needed. Catalysts participate in reactions, but are not consumed. As a result one catalyst molecule can convert millions of substrate molecules, which explains the great economic value of catalysts.

13 Sep 2013

MBA graduate earns Certificate of Leadership Fundamentals by completing RLI program

The Radiology Leadership Institute™ (RLI), a program of the American College of Radiology, awarded its first Certificate of Leadership Fundamentals™ to Alexandru Bageac, M.D., MBA. Bageac earned this certificate by successfully completing Level I of the RLI program, which focuses on the fundamental tenets of leadership.

12 Sep 2013

New filtering system may one day help remove carbon dioxide from smokestacks

The amazingly efficient lungs of birds and the swim bladders of fish have become the inspiration for a new filtering system to remove carbon dioxide from electric power station smokestacks before the main greenhouse gas can billow into the atmosphere and contribute to global climate change.

12 Sep 2013

Annual treated wastewater in North America roughly equals volume of Niagara Falls; less than 4% is reused

Amid growing competition for freshwater from industry and cities, coupled with a rising world shortage of potash, nitrogen and phosphorus, an international study predicts a rapid increase in the use of treated wastewater for farming and other purposes worldwide.

7 Sep 2013

Combination of Baxter and Gambro enable Baxter to better serve innovative renal products and therapies

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) today announced that the company has successfully completed the acquisition of Gambro AB, a privately held global medical technology company and leader in dialysis products based in Lund, Sweden.

From Baxter International Inc. 7 Sep 2013

BlueWater Seafoods’ Grill Fish products gets gluten free certification from GFCO

BlueWater Seafoods, a Canadian leader in frozen prepared seafood, is proud to announce that their Grill Fish line of products have been certified as gluten free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), the leading gluten-free certification program in the world.