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A*STAR Researcher Awarded Prestigious Technology Review 35 Award
Dr Victor Tong Joo Chuan earns global recognition for his ground-breaking research to design vaccines more effectively. - August 27, 2008 - Institute for Infocomm Research
WorldStat.org - the New Statistical Resource
Release of a new statistical resource containing the data on geography, a demography, economic development, the financial markets and world international mutual relations for 33 countries located on 6 continents. - August 22, 2008 - WorldStat
Cultrex® Mouse Laminin I Now Qualified “PathClear®”
Trevigen adds mouse Laminin I to PathClear® designated products for research involving cancer cell characterization and behavior. - August 22, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
DNV Certifies Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. to ISO 9001:2000
Det Norske Veritas Certification, Inc. is pleased to announce the ISO 9001:2000 certification of Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. Spectrum Thin Films is one of a few companies to meet the new ISO certification requirements. By achieving ISO certification, Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. demonstrates its commitment to quality for the design and manufacture of high quality optics and optical coatings products for it U.S. Manufacturing operations. - August 21, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
XDepth® High Dynamic Range Video Compression Technology on the Market
Trellis Management Co. Ltd. presents the world’s first commercially available and backward-compatible High Dynamic Range Video compression technology. - August 20, 2008 - Trellis Management Co. Ltd.
Bioinquire Releases ProteoIQ Version 1.1: Enhanced Time Saving Functionality with Improved Accuracy
Bioinquire is pleased to announce the release of Version 1.1 of the proteomics software suite, ProteoIQ. ProteoIQ is an innovative bioinformatics tool that analyzes proteomic data and provides researchers with an automated methodology for determining protein expression without the need for tedious manual data analysis. Version 1.1 offers additional time saving features while improving the protein assignment accuracy. - August 20, 2008 - Bioinquire, LLC
ScienCentral.com Gets an Extreme Makeover
ScienCentral.com has been redesigned and re-launched. - August 20, 2008 - ScienCentral, Inc.
Shark Research Institute Presents Awards to Marine Conservationists
The Shark Research Institute (SRI) presented two awards to outstanding marine conservationists in Manila, Philippines. Underwater photographer Michael Aw was awarded the prestigious 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award by SRI president Stan Waterman. The award, sponsored by Rolex, honors... - August 15, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Skeptical Inquirer Magazine Editor, Ben Radford Speaks Out on Psychic Mediums, Psychic Detectives, and Dr. Gary Schwartz
Author and managing editor of The Skeptical Inquirer magazine, Ben Radford, takes aims those who claim to assist police in solving crimes, and talk to the deceased. - August 15, 2008 - Skeptiko
Assay Designs Launches First Commercially Available EIA Kit for the Measurement of Circulating Hsp70
For over 15 years, Assay Designs has provided high quality antibodies, proteins, and kits for the precise quantification of key small and large molecule biomarkers in a variety of sample matrices and species. Since their merger with Stressgen® Bioreagents in 2005, the Assay Designs portfolio of products has included the full line of Stressgen brand kits and reagents, enabling researchers to investigate biological pathways involved in the cellular response to stress. - August 15, 2008 - Assay Designs
PMI Unveils New Water Vapor Transmission Analyzer
Dual gas streams allow for humidity and gas flow rate to be measured. - August 15, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Morgellons Mystery Fiber Disease Improves with Earth Water Extraction Baths (www.earthwaterbaths.com)
Epidemic world-wide spread of Morgellons Syndrome with "creeping-crawling" sensations and fiber-producing skin lesions led Healing Research Institute to develop Morgellons treatments to extract toxins and foreign material. Using earth water baths(www.earthwaterbaths.com) dramatic relief of symptoms occurs even after the first bath. - August 14, 2008 - Earth Water Baths, Inc.
Columbia Analytical Welcomes Christy Draper for Southeastern Sales
Christy Draper joins Columbia Analytical with 21 years of experience in the environmental laboratory field, where she has held positions as Senior Analytical Chemist and National Account Executive. - August 14, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Lights on with Solar Energy for San Antonio Firms: Slay Engineering Co. and Madeline Anz Slay Architecture
Novastar Energy installed 24 180kW panels in conjunction with CPS Energy in Balcones Heights, Texas. - August 09, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
BioInformant Launches Three New Email Marketing Lists for Life Science Suppliers
BioInformant launches three new email marketing lists for life science suppliers, including contacts lists for: Gene Therapy Researchers, Cancer Researchers, and Stem Cell Researchers. As a technology company, BioInformant generates unique, targeted lists of prospects based on research focus, site... - August 05, 2008 - BioInformant, Inc.
A Precise Calculation of Gluino Mass and Its Importance to a Free e-Course from 241-Mumbers, as Well as Predictions of LHC Particle Cascades at CERN
Illustrates the importance of giving three dimensionless equations for a precise gluino mass of 6.388355 TeV in a new free e-course from 241 Mumbers. With predictions of the most significant particle cascades at CERN's LHC collider in relation to how supersymmetry relates to a full Higgs mechanism and gluino decay to squarks as a prerequisite to creation of the lightest sparticle of 'dark mass,' as well as the previous puzzle of material baryon creation. - August 04, 2008 - 241Mumbers.com
LegalView Brain Injury Site Reports Department of Veteran Affairs Request for Research on TBI and Soldiers
LegalView updated its traumatic brain injury (TBI) blog with information of a request for research by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on the potential trauma associated with soldiers and helmets. The VA has declared that TBI is responsible for a significant portion of combat casualties and they are looking for research on improving protection from TBI trauma. - August 03, 2008 - LegalView
CAAGRI Announces DNA Links Man with His African Relatives; Tennessee Man to Meet His African Relatives in Fredericksburg, Virginia
African Chief to atone for US slavery as he reunites with distant relative. - August 03, 2008 - CAAGRI
NewsRx Launches 38 New Science Titles; Offer Free Global Warming Newsletter
NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has launched 38 new science titles under its VerticalNews imprint. The new science titles will provide current news, scientific research, and developments on national defense, aerospace, agriculture,... - July 29, 2008 - NewsRx
For Parents in Academia, the Right Life Coach can Make the Difference Between “Tenured” and “Terminated”
Parents in academia make great strides toward succeeding as professors, parents, and partners when they work with the right academic and life coach. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses her work with parents in academia and her clients’ results. - July 26, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC
Advanced 3D Imaging Summit for Dentistry to be Held in Columbus, Ohio
Due to the accelerated growth of dental 3D imaging in the Ohio Valley region, on September 5th, 2008, the first comprehensive, regional summit will be held in Columbus, Ohio. Eight renowned speakers will discuss how 3D imaging has impacted the level of care they provide to their patients. The Ohio 3D Summit will offer dental professionals the possibility to learn from their peers in an educational environment. To register, please call Bev Reeder from Patterson Dental at 614-791-9141. - July 25, 2008 - Sirona Dental Systems
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
"Go Green Now!" The Green Technology Alliance is proud to present: A unique one day conference event. Date: August 13, 2008 in Austin, TX.
The need to conserve resources and operate more efficiently is known. What is missing is how to do it. Knowledge is the key. Join them and gain valuable tools, strategies, processes and more on how to help your organization "Go Green Now!" - July 23, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Growth and Progress on Long Island and in Space
Local businessman's Customer Appreciation Weekend event provides networking opportunity for optical Industry as well as an educational forum for Long Island astronomy clubs. - July 19, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
The Reliable Gilian 5000 Now Adds Programmability to Its Feature List
New Gilian 5000 Programmable Personal Air Sampling Pump is now Available Worldwide. - July 18, 2008 - Sensidyne, LP
Introducing the Gilian Challenger® Air Flow Calibrator
New Gilian Challenger® Air Flow Calibrator for Personal and Area Air Sampling Pumps. - July 18, 2008 - Sensidyne, LP
Inhalable Particulate Sampling Head Now Available from Sensidyne
Newly Released Inhalable Dust Sampling Head for Use with Gilian® Air Sampling Pumps. - July 18, 2008 - Sensidyne, LP
Molecular Connections Bags the Most Coveted ‘the Small Enterprise of the Year’ Award at the "Emerging India" Awards Organized by ICICI-CNBC
Molecular Connections Private Ltd. (MC) – a pioneering life-sciences informatics company from India was adjudged the most promising company of the year by CNBC-ICICI for the Emerging India Awards out of more than 3,00,000 entries. The award was presented to Molecular Connections in a grand... - July 17, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Trevigen Announces the First Standardized Comet Assay Electrophoresis System (ES) for Direct Detection of DNA Damage
Trevigen, with funding from Phase 1 and Phase II SBIR grants, makes available a novel complete assay system which includes CometSlides™, reagents, control cells and an electrophoresis unit. - July 13, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery. The Accu-Spina™ with IDD Therapy® protocols manufactured by North American Medical Corporation is a non-invasive medical procedure that has an 86 percent success rate in treating herniated, bulging, degenerated... - July 12, 2008 - Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc. The Home of The Running Doctor
Radar Data Supports Stephenville, Texas UFO Sightings
The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) releases its full report on the Stephenville sightings of January 8th, 2008. - July 12, 2008 - Mutual UFO Network
Program Director of US' Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Endorses MAST as the Ideal Annual Event to Discuss and Debate Core BMD Issues
Rear Admiral Alan B. "Brad" Hicks Program Director, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Missile Defense Agency, has given a ringing endorsement for the MAST series of events as the ideal annual vehicle to discuss and debate core BMD issues - July 09, 2008 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Brazilian Writer, Glauco Ortolano, Releases First Book in English
Brazilian writer, Glauco Ortolano, has recently released his first book ever published in English. "Humaniquess: The Gif of Your Inner God" is a well humored response to yet another book recently published by a paleontologist who claims he has found the missing link between the human origins and fish from 350 billion years ago. Ortolano writes from the perspective of a poet attempting to discredit such theory. - July 07, 2008 - Glauco Ortolano
Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society
Launch of New Lucid Dreaming Website
A brand new website has been launched on the art of lucid dreaming, offering free content to fans of altered states of consciousness. See www.World-of-Lucid–Dreaming.com for details. - July 03, 2008 - World of Lucid Dreaming
Porous Materials, Inc. Announces New CapFlow Machine
New Advanced CapFlow focuses on speed and ease of use, as well as accurate results. - July 02, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Phoenix Foreclosures Continue Steady Climb in May 2008
Pima County Sees Decrease of Over 2 Percent. - July 01, 2008 - Default Research Inc
International Experts Present Credible Evidence of UFOs
Former high-ranking government and military officials say phenomenon is real. - June 28, 2008 - Mutual UFO Network
Stem-Cell Treatment for Racehorse is Golden
Greg's Gold was able to recover and get back on the racetrack thanks to the stem-cell technology of Vet-Stem. - June 27, 2008 - The Scientist
QSR Magazine Names Top Restaurant Technologies
Bi-annual awards program honors quick-service and fast-casual concepts and suppliers that are using technology to improve operations and business practices. - June 26, 2008 - QSR Magazine
DNA Diagnostics Center Wins Prestigious Fairfield, Ohio, Rotary Club Award
DNA Diagnostics Center is pleased to announce that the company has received the Second Annual Fairfield Rotary Club Business Ethics Award. The award is based on five criteria: demonstrated ethical leadership, concern for customer, integrity, respect and loyalty. DDC was among the five companies... - June 26, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
Trevigen Announces a Highly Sensitive, Fluorescent, One Hour PARP Inhibition Assay
Until now, commercially available PARP assay kits required multiple steps and were time consuming. Trevigen overcomes these drawbacks with the release of the HT Fluorescent Homogeneous PARP Inhibition Assay. - June 22, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Vitamin D Helps Soothe Chronic Aches & Pains, Research Report Says
Helping patients to overcome their chronic muscle, bone, or joint aches and pains may be as simple, safe, and inexpensive as an extra daily supplement of vitamin D. A new report from Pain-Topics.org reviews the evidence and provides clinical guidance. - June 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Sixteen Latest Breakthrough Technologies by A*STAR Showcased at CommunicAsia 2008 – Where Imagination Takes Flight
Imagine taking control of your favourite video games by a quick wave of your hands, or creating personal ringtones with DJ quality ‘scratches.’ Or how about watching only the golden moments when your dream team puts the ball in? This is not a page from science fiction. Not if you stop by A*STAR’s CommunicAsia 2008 booth and experience today the future of technologies. - June 18, 2008 - Institute for Infocomm Research
Device Surpasses Steroids in Strength and Overall Athletic Performance Enhancement
A new episode of Super Human Radio® reveals real-life results in world ranked athletes using a new nighttime technique for improving strength, stamina, physical and mental performance while providing deep, recuperative sleep. - June 15, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Walch Education Wins 3 Prestigious Industry Awards from Association of Educational Publishers
Walch Education had three titles nominated, and each won in their respective categories. - June 14, 2008 - Walch Education
Stonehenge: Ancient Megalithic Site Holds Secret to Earth’s Turbulent Past
Computer systems analyst Dean Talboys has unlocked a previously overlooked aspect of an ancient megalithic site in Wiltshire, England, which indicates a major catastrophic event at the end of the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago that could have been caused by the rapid decline of the polar ice caps. - June 11, 2008 - Dean Talboys
EmploymentCrossing Launches Scientist Job Site, ScientistCrossing, Which Seeks to Gather and List Every Scientist Job Opening
EmploymentCrossing, one of the world’s largest job-board operators, announced last week the launch of ScientistCrossing. As part of the EmploymentCrossing job-site franchise, ScientistCrossing seeks to list every scientist job in the United States in one convenient location. Using proprietary technology, ScientistCrossing monitors the scientist job postings on other job websites and other sources and displays every single scientist job it can find. - June 09, 2008 - EmploymentCrossing
Trevigen Announces the Release of Four New Assay Kits for 3-D Cell Proliferation
Trevigen introduces four new 3-D cell proliferation kits, including a core kit and three different kits containing basement membrane extract, laminin I, and collagen I. These are the first standardized kits engineered for assessing the effects of compounds or genetic alteration on cell proliferation in 3-D culture. - June 07, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.