Checkout Google’s Zeitgeist 2009 to take a look back at 2009 through the eyes of Google. See what billions of people around the world were searching for throughout the year – the results may surprise you.
The Spirit of the Times
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Jan 192010
Wired Science Top 2009 Breakthroughs
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Jan 032010
Wired Science has published its top breakthroughs for 2009. It is an interesting read and a good way to catch up on some new scientific accomplishments. Learn how to extend life, why it is sometimes not a good thing to be the first patient for a new therapy, how jellyfish stir the ocean and more. Head on over to the Wired Science story.
If Dad is a Professor
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Dec 152009
A cute dialogue from the archives of the Science Creative Quarterly. Having a three year old daughter myself, I can totally relate!
Fitness Linked to Smartness
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Dec 022009
A recent scientific study has found that cardiovascular fitness is associated with overall intelligence and academic achievement. Yet another reason why children should get exercise everyday, such as phys. ed. class in school. Read more, or listen to the podcast, here:
http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=fitness-linked-to-smartness-09-12-02
Rapid Brain Connections
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Nov 292009
When we learn something new the neurons in our brains form new connections to one another. The stronger these connections, the more lasting the memory. Scientists have recently discovered that these connections form faster than previously thought. Read about this process and their findings here: Science Daily
Nov 062009
Scientists have recently discovered a ‘copy number variant’ mutation that increases the risk of developing schizophrenia. Having just one extra copy of a specific gene on chromosome 16 gives an 8 times greater risk. Read about their findings here.
Nov 062009
Using RNAi technology, scientists have found new tumor suppression genes which could help design new cancer therapies in the future. Read about their findings here: http://www.cshl.edu/public/releases/09_suppressor.html
Protein Enhances Memory
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Nov 062009
Scientists have found the genetic underpinnings of the need for rest intervals between learning sessions of the same material. It is a well known phenomenon that the brain needs to have a rest period between studying the same material in order to remember it better but no one knew the biological reason or control mechanism for this – until now. Checkout this press release from CSHL and learn something about how we remember things and how we might be able to help people with memory disorders.
AES Engineering Scholarship
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Sep 162009
AES Engineers scholarship deadline is less than a month away.
We will be awarding $500 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - October 6, 2009
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship
page of our web site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
Cutting Carbon Emissions
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Nov 242008
How do we cut carbon emissions quickly enough to minimize climate change and protect this planet? What are the various alternative energy options? How much energy can be saved by using a compact fluorescent light bulb? The Earth Policy Institute has put out a plan for cutting carbon emissions 80% by the year 2020. Check out the various aspects of this plan and see what you can start doing around your house to become more energy efficient. Read Time for Plan B: Cutting Carbon Emissions 80 percent by 2020
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