Nov

16

Carbon Monitoring for Action (CARMA): A Global Carbon Emissions Database

November 16, 2007 | 1 Comment

Carbon Monitoring for Action (CARMA). ‘At its core, Carbon Monitoring for Action (CARMA) is a massive database containing information on the carbon emissions of over 50,000 power plants and 4,000 power companies worldwide. Power generation accounts for 40% of all carbon emissions in the United States and about one-quarter of global emissions. CARMA is the [...]

Nov

4

HarvardScience: Science and Engineering News from Harvard University

November 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

HarvardScience. ‘HarvardScience is a publication of the Harvard Office of News and Public Affairs devoted to all matters related to science at the various schools, departments, institutes, and hospitals of Harvard University. The items on HarvardScience are written specifically for the site or are selected from recent publications, press releases, newsletters, newspapers, and Web sites [...]

Oct

1

Exploratorium’s Accidental Scientist: Science of Music

October 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

On the occasion of the International Music Day, Exploratorium’s Accidental Scientist: Science of Music. ‘What is music? Is birdsong music? How about the tap-tap-tap of a hammer, or the wail of a creaking door? Is playing a garbage can different than playing a drum? Explore the science of music through online exhibits, movies, and questions. [...]

Sep

12

Kavli Prizes for Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience

September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Kavli Prizes. ‘The Kavli Foundation has established the science prizes for the 21st century – three major awards that honor highly creative scientists, promote public understanding and appreciation for scientists and their work, and foster international cooperation among scientists. The prizes focus on the science of the greatest physical dimensions of space and time, [...]

Sep

4

PRISM – Partnership for Research Integrity in Science and Medicine

September 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

PRISM Coalition – Partnership for Research Integrity in Science and Medicine. ‘The Partnership for Research Integrity in Science and Medicine (PRISM) was established by The Executive Council of the Professional & Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) to educate policy makers and the American people about the risks posed by government [...]

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