News tagged with public engagement

Mysteries of the sun ... explained in video

NASA has just released five new videos called "Mysteries of the Sun". The videos describe the science of the sun and its effects on the solar system and Earth. Scientists study the sun not only to better understand ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

The governance of synthetic biology

The Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center is launching a new web-based Synthetic Biology Scorecard, designed to track federal and non-federal efforts to improve the governance of synthetic biology resear ...

Biology / Other

created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists say animal rights extremists threaten researchers and health outcomes

Two new expert commentaries released in the September 16 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience spotlight the increasingly violent animal rights attacks and the need for an educated public and engaged research community to ens ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Growing up, 'geeking out'

Mizuko "Mimi" Ito spends a lot of time "geeking out" at her computer. She plays video games, trolls the Internet, chats, and visits social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter for hours on end.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Freecycling has viral effect on community spirit and generosity

The results, published earlier this month in the journal Administrative Science Quarterly, may help explain why a growing number of recession-weary Americans are participating less in monetary-based consumerism in favor ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created May 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Voluntary groups can promote pro-environmental practice at small scale

New research by the University of Southampton has examined the role of voluntary organisations in promoting pro-environmental behaviour change. It points to evidence of success around small-scale, local initiatives, but questions ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Peeking at peak oil: Will consumers face oil rationing within a decade?

What happens when a handful of the world's largest oil fields— accounting for two-thirds of the world's oil—run dry? What are the implications of such a prospect for food production, economic growth and ultimately, ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created May 30, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 55

Social networks play emerging role in Mexico election

Online social networks, a newcomer in Mexican elections, are making a mark on the country's presidential campaign, forcing candidates to respond to issues and protests enabled by the Internet.

Technology / Internet

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Her majesty's secret

One of the greatest cliches uttered about her majesty Queen Elizabeth II is that in 60 years of reigning over us, "she has never put a foot wrong". This may well be true, but how do we know? What do we really ...

Other Sciences / Other

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Viewers' family background affects how they react to MTV shows 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom

Two popular MTV programs about teenage pregnancy -- "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom" -- were met with national debate. Critics said the shows glamorized teenage pregnancy, while supporters said they discouraged it.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Facebook falls flat in public debut (Update 3)

(AP) -- In the hours before Facebook's stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the first time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reminded the company's 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding ...

Technology / Business

created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Hitting snooze on the molecular clock: Rabies evolves slower in hibernating bats

The rate at which the rabies virus evolves in bats may depend heavily upon the ecological traits of its hosts, according to researchers at the University of Georgia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'

(AP) -- Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there.

Technology / Internet

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4


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