December 2012 Archives
December 27, 2012 5:20 PM
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British Antarctic Survey Fails to Penetrate Antarctica's Lake Ellsworth
Problems with drilling technique sink British team's efforts to reach subglacial lake
December 27, 2012 3:55 PM
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Jackson Resigns as U.S. EPA Chief
Chemical engineer led efforts to regulate greenhouse gases
December 20, 2012 3:35 PM
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Budget Cuts Hit Chicago's Field Museum
Scientific programs and staff members to be reduced as cost-cutting plans announced
December 20, 2012 3:15 PM
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Sumatra's Tsunami Research Center Seeks Help
Indonesia's Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center faces budget shortfall as international donor fund runs out
December 20, 2012 2:55 PM
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As Defense Bill Moves to Vote, Researchers Review Results on Cancer, Satellite, and Other Science Provisions
Academic space researchers could get break from export control regulations
December 20, 2012 12:50 PM
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Texas Cancer Agency Halts New Grants
CPRIT responds to request from Governor Perry to stop awarding grants until concerns are addressed
December 19, 2012 5:40 PM
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Three More Polio Workers Killed in Pakistan
In aftermath of fatal attacks, Pakistani government suspends vaccination campaign
Congressional Negotiators Drop Biofuel Restrictions in U.S. Defense Bill
Military will be able to move ahead with alternative fuel programs
December 18, 2012 6:35 PM
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H5N1 Research Moratorium Could Be Over Soon
After 2 days of U.S. meetings, researchers say they are ready to lift self-imposed ban on controversial studies
December 18, 2012 5:55 PM
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Another Blow to Polio Eradication in Pakistan
Six vaccination campaign workers killed within 24 hours
Japan Likely to Reembrace Nuclear Power in Wake of Elections
New stimulus spending could benefit big science
December 17, 2012 11:25 AM
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More Radio-Collared Wolves in Wyoming Shot Dead
Hunters kill two wolves from Grand Teton National Park
December 13, 2012 5:40 PM
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Government 'Exams' for Italian Scientists Trigger Outcry
Researchers say a massive evaluation of researchers and institutions misses the mark
December 12, 2012 5:00 PM
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Alan Alda Challenges Scientists to Explain: What Is Time?
Answers to second Flame Challenge will be judged by 11-year-olds
December 12, 2012 1:30 PM
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Why the Best Stay on Top in Latest Math and Science Tests
2011 TIMSS results show East Asian students continue to lead the world
December 12, 2012 12:40 PM
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Chinese Researchers Punished for Role in GM Rice Study
Parents compensated after investigation concludes that golden rice trial in children broke ethical and import rules
December 12, 2012 12:25 PM
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Agency Tells Congress That NIF Is Not Working
Giant laser facility wants 3 more years to move toward ignition after failing to meet its goal this fall
December 12, 2012 11:15 AM
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Jane Lubchenco to Leave NOAA Helm
Marine scientist announces she will return to Oregon in February
December 11, 2012 6:27 PM
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As Director of Texas Cancer Agency Steps Down, New Chief Scientist Steps Up
Immunologist Margaret Kripke describes her plans for research arm of $3 billion agency
December 11, 2012 6:05 PM
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Stephen Hawking, CERN Physicists Receive Millions in Prize Money
Second round of Russian billionaire's Fundamental Physics Prize less controversial than first
December 11, 2012 3:10 PM
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Hunters Kill Another Radio-Collared Yellowstone National Park Wolf
832F, the alpha female of her pack, had been unusually popular with wolf watchers
December 10, 2012 5:55 PM
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UPDATE: After Decades of Debate, E.U. Leaders Sign Off on Single Patent
Agreement will make it cheaper and easier to protect inventions across E.U. member states
December 10, 2012 5:05 PM
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Purchase by Amgen Won't Affect deCODE Genetics' Research, Founder Says
Company will continue to publish freely, according to CEO Kári Stefánsson
December 10, 2012 4:55 PM
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U.K. Unveils Plan to Sequence Whole Genomes of 100,000 Patients
Ambitious $160 million project focuses on cancer and rare disease
December 10, 2012 1:10 PM
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Social Psychologists Lash Out at 'Attack' in Stapel Report
Conclusions about field as a whole are "sloppy science," European association says
December 10, 2012 11:50 AM
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One U.S. Researcher's Effort to Fight Budget Cuts Leaves Bitter Taste ... And a Sore Arm
Johns Hopkins faculty member says he sent out 1 million e-mails to spare NIH from sequestration, but got little support from science groups
December 7, 2012 5:45 PM
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U.S. Should Grow Agricultural Research Spending, White House Panel Recommends
Extra $700 million annually needed to nurture a new “innovation ecosystem”
December 7, 2012 4:30 PM
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In Wake of Scathing Review of Fracking Report, University of Texas Revises Conflict of Interest Policies
Groat, Orbach have left positions related to controversial study
December 7, 2012 3:25 PM
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NIH Launches Effort to Boost Diversity of Biomedical Research Workforce
Plan aims at bigger pipeline, better mentoring, and improved peer review
December 7, 2012 1:30 PM
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NIH Promises to Improve Biomedical Research Training
Agency to raise postdoc salaries and help grad students prepare for nonacademic careers
December 6, 2012 4:30 PM
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National Panel Says California Stem Cell Agency Has Room for Improvement
Institute of Medicine report suggests policy changes to boost credibility and impact of state stem cell effort
December 6, 2012 12:30 PM
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NSF Graduate Fellows Get Chance to Work Overseas
New program will support research collaborations in eight countries
December 5, 2012 9:19 PM
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Report Card for the Arctic Highlights Rapid, Record-Setting Changes
Annual NOAA survey suggests "Arctic amplification" has begun
U.K. Government Injects Nearly $1 Billion Into Research
New spending will help make up for earlier cuts, observers say
December 5, 2012 1:05 PM
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NASA Needs 'National Consensus' on Mission, Report Concludes
Meanwhile, space agency announces it will send new rover to Mars in 2020
December 3, 2012 5:05 PM
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Vote on Divisive Immigration Bill Brings Flicker of Bipartisanship
Lipinski and 26 House Democrats make retaining foreign STEM talent their top priority
December 3, 2012 4:35 PM
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Seasoned Administrator to Direct NIH Peer Review Center
Richard Nakamura, a 35-year veteran of agency's mental health institute, takes helm of Center for Scientific Review
December 3, 2012 2:30 PM
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Text of Divisive Psychiatric Manual Finalized
Several controversial changes to diagnostic criteria will stand
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