November 2012 Archives
November 30, 2012 6:35 PM
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U.S. Plans for New H5N1 Science Reviews Ruffle Researchers
Proposed criteria for NIH funding could lead to classifying some studies
November 30, 2012 5:38 PM
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Another Supreme Review of Human Gene Patents
Myriad breast cancer gene case to get second hearing
U.S. Senate Restores Military Biofuels Programs
Previous amendments had barred Pentagon from buying biofuels or building refineries
French Scientists Give Government an Earful in 4-Month Listening Tour
National consultation will form basis of new science and higher education law
Italy Cancels €1 Billion Accelerator Project
SuperB could be replaced by a smaller machine
European Agency's Final Verdict on Controversial GM Study: Not Scientifically Sound
Review says Séralini study does not meet appropriate standards, no additional safety testing necessary
November 28, 2012 5:55 PM
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Final Report: Stapel Affair Points to Bigger Problems in Social Psychology
In video statement, disgraced psychologist expresses "deep, deep remorse"
November 28, 2012 4:20 PM
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NIH Has No Plans to Bring Back Third Grant Submission
Agency dispels hopes that it might bring back "three strikes" policy
November 28, 2012 11:25 AM
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Smith Wins Chair of U.S. House Science Committee
Texas lawmaker prevails over Sensenbrenner and Rohrabacher
November 27, 2012 6:19 PM
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CDC Urges More HIV Testing of Young Americans
A new report shows that youth frequently don’t know their status
November 27, 2012 6:00 PM
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Washington State Targets Pollutants that Lead to Ocean Acidification
Governor also proposes new ocean acidification research center
November 27, 2012 5:48 PM
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France's Young Researchers Protest 'Precarious' Contracts
Employment law designed to benefit short-term contract workers backfires
Failed Summit Spares Research Bad News ... For Now
European leaders reach no agreement on European Union budget, but cuts loom
November 26, 2012 3:30 PM
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Yellowstone Park Research Wolves Killed by Hunters
Seven animals were part of long-running tracking study
November 26, 2012 1:20 PM
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Lack of Humility and Fear of Public Misunderstandings Led to Fukushima Accident
Tokyo Electric official says root causes of Fukushima disaster lie in the company's reluctance to seek outside advice and unwillingness to admit risks
November 22, 2012 12:55 PM
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Michigan Neurologist Implicated in Insider Trading Case
Sidney Gilman allegedly leaked details of Alzheimer's clinical trials to investors
November 21, 2012 2:10 PM
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Europe Puts New Rocket, Trip to Mars on Its To-Do List
Ministers agree on €10.1 billion in new priorities for the European Space Agency
November 21, 2012 1:39 PM
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Iowa Ape Center Dismisses Neglect Charges Against Researcher
Susan Savage-Rumbaugh is reinstated by board of trustees
November 21, 2012 11:55 AM
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Meet Representative Thomas Massie: A Constitutional Conservative With an MIT Pedigree
New U.S. House member holds 24 patents on human-computer interfaces
November 20, 2012 4:49 PM
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University Shutters Energy Institute in Wake of Fracking Controversy
University at Buffalo group had drawn criticism for report on regulation of gas drilling in Pennsylvania
November 20, 2012 4:08 PM
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HIV Infections and AIDS Deaths Dropping, But Epidemic Still Daunting
A new global report from UNAIDS once again delivers both good and bad news
November 20, 2012 4:08 PM
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Texas Cancer Agency Loses Another Top Official
Commercialization chief leaves an agency under scrutiny
November 20, 2012 11:20 AM
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Systematic Corruption Alleged Within Italian Research Ministry
Anonymous source claims hundreds of millions in E.U. funds involved
November 19, 2012 2:25 PM
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Hope Delayed for Sharks in Atlantic
International commission avoids immediate protection of sharks, but opens treaty for future management
November 19, 2012 10:44 AM
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World Bank (Again) Warns of Developmental Setbacks From Climate Change
New report details the likely impact on developing countries and the world's poor
November 16, 2012 5:02 PM
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NIH Backs Off Plan to Merge Addiction Institutes
Agency opts for “functional integration” over administrative consolidation of NIAAA and NIDA
November 16, 2012 4:53 PM
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NIH Steps Up Enforcement of Public Access Policy
Agency will withhold grants to researchers who haven't submitted papers to public archive
November 16, 2012 4:45 PM
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Global Fund Changes Malaria Program, Ends Passionate Debate
Critics say decision is the beginning of the end for a pioneering global subsidy plan
November 16, 2012 3:24 PM
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Research, Ecological Restoration Get Unprecedented Windfall From BP Oil Spill Criminal Settlement
U.S. National Academy of Sciences, environmental foundation get slices of $4 billion payout
November 15, 2012 6:36 PM
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Ins and Outs of the Global Fund's Management
Board selects a new executive director and shows the door to its inspector general
Scientists Lobby Three E.U. Presidents to Prevent Budget Cuts
Nobel laureates and others argue research funding should be spared from pending reductions
November 15, 2012 12:57 PM
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Contest to Lead Congressional Science Panel Heats Up
Representative Lamar Smith seen as favorite in three-way House race
November 15, 2012 12:56 PM
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Representative Lamar Smith: 'I Will Promote Legislation That Encourages Scientific Discoveries'
Texas Congressman says giving NASA a "unifying mission" would be a priority if elected House science committee chair
November 15, 2012 12:50 PM
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Representative F. James Sensenbrenner Jr.: 'We've Gotta Reemphasize Peer Review'
Wisconsin Congressman says stretching tight science budgets would be a priority if elected House science committee chair
November 15, 2012 12:48 PM
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Representative Dana Rohrabacher: 'I Plan to Be an Activist One Way or Another'
California Congressman says he would bring passion to House science committee chair
November 15, 2012 12:40 PM
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NIH Vaccine Chief Gary Nabel Trades Dream Job for Big Pharma
High-profile researcher to join pharmaceutical firm Sanofi
November 14, 2012 12:45 PM
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Political Science: Physicist Bill Foster Heads Back to Congress
Lawmaker from Illinois says economic recovery key to robust research support
November 13, 2012 3:36 PM
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E.U. Patents on Transgenic Chimps Challenged
European Patent Office granted two U.S. companies three patents on chimpanzees this year
November 13, 2012 1:25 PM
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Making the Case for Science: Representative Randy Hultgren Sees Room For Improvement in Federal Role
A "champion of science" seeks government vision for a healthy scientific enterprise
November 9, 2012 4:02 PM
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Would Charles Darwin Have Made a Good Congressman?
After urging by a University of Georgia biologist, at least 4000 voters write in evolutionist's name to protest politician's remarks
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