October 2012 Archives
October 31, 2012 2:45 PM
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In Search of Sandy's Impact on Science
Tell us how your lab or research project weathered the storm
New Indian Science Minister: 'Science Is Not Clear' on GM Crops
Supreme Court gives defendants two weeks to respond to call for moratorium on field trials
October 30, 2012 10:55 AM
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Japanese Paper That Fell For False Stem Cell Claim Takes Corrective Action
Reporters and editors involved get pay cuts for lax fact-checking
October 26, 2012 3:12 PM
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Climate Scientist Mann Faces Obstacles to Winning Libel Lawsuit, Legal Experts Say
Researcher has sued conservative writers
October 25, 2012 5:21 PM
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U.S. Military Should Find a Way to Hire Foreign Scientists and Engineers, Report Says
Pentagon could also launch "unconventional" research and engineering projects to attract top talent
October 25, 2012 1:22 PM
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X-ray Scientist to Head SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Appointment of Chi-Chang Kao marks transition from dedicated particle physics center to multipurpose lab
October 24, 2012 5:41 PM
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Large-Scale Algae Biofuels Currently Unsustainable, New Report Concludes
Existing technologies use too much water, energy, and fertilizer, but advances could improve sustainability
October 24, 2012 4:26 PM
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What They Think: Congressional Leaders Weigh-In on Science
Answers reveal partisan divides, but broad support for basic research
Two French Public Bodies Dismiss Controversial GM Study, but Call for Further Research
Food safety agency advocates for more long-term toxicity studies
October 24, 2012 11:30 AM
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Muted Reaction to New Science Budget in Australia
After spending freeze, grants flow again, but disappointment with overhead paid to universities
October 23, 2012 12:41 PM
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Legal? Perhaps. But Controversial Fertilization Experiment May Produce Little Science
Iron dumping off Canada has spurred controversy
October 22, 2012 4:35 PM
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Updated: Developed Nations Pledge to Double Biodiversity Aid
But overall funding for nature conservation remains below estimated needs
October 22, 2012 3:10 PM
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Earthquake Experts Convicted of Manslaughter
Judge hands out sentences of 6-year imprisonment to seven scientists and engineers who met ahead of the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake
October 22, 2012 11:56 AM
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Newsflash: L'Aquila Earthquake Experts Found Guilty
Judge backs 6-year prison terms, but lengthy appeals likely
October 21, 2012 12:39 PM
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Discredited Japanese Stem Cell Researcher Sticks to His Claim
He wants a chance to produce evidence
India Eyes 10-Year Ban on GM Field Trials
Advisory panel recommends pause for engineered food and nonfood crops
October 19, 2012 12:15 PM
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NOAA Rule Would Restrict Access to Fisheries Data
Controversial proposal intends to protect confidential business information, but opponents say it will hinder transparency and science
October 19, 2012 10:56 AM
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University of Tokyo Fires Researcher Over Stem Cell Surgery Claims
Evidence of problems mount as investigations continue
October 18, 2012 4:25 PM
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Obama Picks Up Nobel Endorsements
Sixty-eight laureates support reelection, criticize Romney on climate change
October 17, 2012 4:30 PM
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TB Update Highlights Modest Progress, New Opportunities, and Staggering Challenges
TB cases are holding steady, but new tools and new funds are needed for major progress against this killer
October 16, 2012 11:45 AM
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Faked Affiliation of Stem Cell Researcher Not Caught for Years
Japanese scientist had claimed ties to Harvard Medical School
October 15, 2012 6:00 PM
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U.S. Unveils a Gleaming New Weather and Climate Center
NOAA facility will be "nerve center" for data collection and forecasting
October 15, 2012 4:31 PM
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Stem Cell Claims by Japanese Researcher Prompt Investigations
Reports of breakthrough treatments unravel
October 15, 2012 1:03 PM
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Biomedical Research Loses Long-Time Ally With Death of Arlen Specter
In 30 years in Senate, lawmaker championed NIH budget, stem cell research
Leaked Plagiarism Report Puts German Science Minister Under Pressure
University has to decide whether to revoke doctorate degree
October 12, 2012 4:28 PM
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Italian Government Seeks Massive Research Merger
Science leaders criticize plan to incorporate 12 institutes into a new center
October 12, 2012 3:57 PM
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Breakthrough Stem Cell Results Called Into Question
Universities question Japanese researcher's claims
October 12, 2012 1:02 PM
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Scientists May Feel Rejected, but Rejection Is Rare Before Publication, Study Finds
Massive survey explores publishing patterns in scientific journals
October 12, 2012 12:05 PM
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Peer Panel Implodes at Texas Cancer Research Agency
Scientists claim interference in review process
October 11, 2012 1:18 PM
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Stem Cell Opponents Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Last chance for suit to block federal funds for research on human embryonic stem cells
October 11, 2012 11:30 AM
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New World Bank Head Wants to Address Climate Change
Calling data "frightening," Jim Yong Kim pledges to push for climate change mitigation and adaptation policies
October 11, 2012 12:01 AM
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President's Ethics Panel Urges New Protections for Whole Genome Data
Twelve steps for guarding privacy while encouraging research
October 9, 2012 3:25 PM
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Indian Advisory Panel Defends GM Research
Ministerial panel warns of "demoralizing and isolating" scientists
October 9, 2012 12:05 PM
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Disaster Risk Gets a Broad Look at Sendai Meeting
Planning and investing in advance can reduce impacts, say experts meeting in Japan
October 6, 2012 8:16 PM
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At MIT, Romney and Obama Campaigns Debate Energy Policy
No agreement on climate change, but bipartisan support for ARPA-E
Australia Completes Powerful New Radio Telescope
Array will peer back in time to the early universe
October 4, 2012 4:00 PM
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Despite Tumult, NOAA's Lubchenco Would Like 4 More Years
She also hopes to have a new chief scientist in place soon
European Food Safety Authority Finds Controversial GM Study Wanting
Study's author has said he would resist sharing data with body because of potential conflicts
October 3, 2012 3:01 PM
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Australian Panel Calls for Major Changes in Nation's Biomedical Research
Report urges dedicating 3% of government health spending to science
October 2, 2012 1:58 PM
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Diederik Stapel Under Investigation by Dutch Prosecutors
Social psychologist may face charges for defrauding government and making false statements
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