Focus: Hidden - DC

Filters close
Released: 4-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. Introduces New 2-Hour Human ACTH ELISA Kit
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Epitope Diagnostics is proud to introduce a new adrenocortocotropic hormone (ACTH) ELISA Kit, which measures ACTH levels with high sensitivity and robust assay performance characteristics.

Released: 4-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
EDI Introduces EPC-100, a POC Rapid Test Cassette Reader
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

This compact EPC-100 Reader Combines Crystal Clear Image Quality, fast scanning Speed and Affordability The new EPC-100 Rapid Test Cassette Reader features technology advances that result in the highest possible signal collection efficiency—providing the quantitative image and qualitative accuracy needed for diagnostic screenings.

Released: 4-Jun-2018 11:00 AM EDT
AACN and AONE Join Forces to Advance New Models of Care and Address Nursing Workforce Issues
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Leaders with AACN and AONE announced the formation of a new national strategy designed to strengthen alignment between practice and academia with the goal of advancing innovative solutions to meeting the demands of the current and future healthcare system.

   
Released: 4-Jun-2018 7:05 AM EDT
From Leaves to Clouds: Revealing How Trees’ Emissions Shape The Air Around Us
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Scientists supported by the Department of Energy are studying how biological emissions from trees interact with the atmosphere. These emissions, known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), react with other gases to become particles. These particles, called secondary organic aerosols, influence cloud formation. The GoAmazon project studies this process in the Amazonian rainforest to provide data that can improve climate models.

Released: 1-Jun-2018 11:05 AM EDT
American U. Experts Comment: Will June Primaries Be Surprisingly Unsurprising?
American University

American University experts are available for comments on June primaries.

25-May-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Study Examines Concerns of Living Kidney Donors
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Among living kidney donors, the post-donation concern that was considered most important was kidney health, followed by the surgical, lifestyle, functional, and psychosocial impacts of donation. • The hypothetical long-term risks associated with kidney removal—including mortality and cardiovascular disease—were of relatively lower importance.

Released: 31-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT
AIM LAB Introduces New Pre-Analytical Workstation - Specialist Pathology Lab Automation Company Expands Its Benchtop Range
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Chicago, IL USA: The Australian designer and manufacturer of lab automation systems, Aim Lab Automation Technologies Pty Ltd, will demonstrate their latest PathFinder automation platform – the PathFinder 350D Plus - on booth 4648 at the 70th AACC Clinical Lab Expo being held in Chicago from July 31st – August 2nd.

Released: 31-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
As DHS Secretary Nielsen Maps New Cybersecurity Strategy, S&T Lends R&D Support
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is working in tandem with DHS operational components by conducting research and development (R&D) in numerous areas that will help strengthen DHS’s ability to detect and defend against cyberattacks.

   
Released: 31-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Solving a Magnesium Mystery in Rechargeable Battery Performance
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Study reveals surprising, bad chemical reactivity in battery components previously considered compatible.

Released: 31-May-2018 2:05 PM EDT
New High Pressure, Compact KNF Gas Pump
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

The latest KNF micro swing piston gas pump NPK 03 generates high operating pressure with low noise and minimal vibration.

Released: 31-May-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Next Generation Liquid Pump Platform
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

KNF introduces two OEM diaphragm pumps, FF 12 and FF 20, to aspirate, transfer, or pressurize liquids and liquid/gas mixtures. The two models form the basis of a modular platform that allows countless customer-specific modifications. Depending on the model, the pumps transfer up to 230 mL/min and generate up to 44 psig pressure.

Released: 31-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
‘Why Not Take A Risk’ Attitude Widespread Among Patients and Providers, GW Study Finds
George Washington University

A new study led by David Broniatowski, an assistant professor in the George Washington University’s department of engineering management and systems engineering, finds the “Why not take a risk?” mentality is widespread among patients and medical care providers.

Released: 30-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Changing the Surroundings Improves Catalysis
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Water changes how cobalt-based molecule turns carbon dioxide into chemical feedstock.

Released: 30-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT
How to Draw a Line Narrower Than a Cold Virus
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Scientists use ion beams to write high-purity metal structures, enabling nanofabrication opportunities.

Released: 30-May-2018 2:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Announces Four SBIR Awards to Secure Mobile Device Firmware
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Four small technology firms were awarded Small Business Innovation Research contracts by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to create solutions that will automate analysis of mobile technology firmware at scale and identify vulnerabilities and prepositioned cyber-threats.

   
Released: 30-May-2018 1:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Announces Winners in $300K Biothreat Prize Competition
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the grand prize winner of its $300,000 Hidden Signals Challenge.

   
Released: 29-May-2018 4:25 PM EDT
Statement of APA President Regarding the Traumatic Effects of Separating Immigrant Families
American Psychological Association (APA)

Following is the statement of APA President Jessica Henderson Daniel, PhD, regarding the deleterious impact on the health and well-being of children and families who are separated as they seek to enter the United States without proper documentation:

24-May-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Male Thyroid Cancer Survivors Face 50 Percent Higher Risk of Heart Disease Than Women
Endocrine Society

Male thyroid cancer survivors have a nearly 50 percent higher risk of developing heart disease than women within five years of cancer diagnosis, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 29-May-2018 11:55 AM EDT
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION RECEIVES $1 MILLION GIFT
American Psychological Association (APA)

WASHINGTON – APA fellow David G. Myers, PhD, and his wife, Carol, have donated $1 million to the American Psychological Foundation.

Released: 29-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Clippard 7mm & 8mm Electronic Valves
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Clippard's ST and SV series direct-actuating valves offer an extremely fast response time for accurate dosing of minute volumes with the same long life you expect from the original Clippard EV line of valves, now in a 7mm and 8mm cartridge package.

Released: 29-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Carlos Escoto Elected to the Executive Board of the Council on Undergraduate Research
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Carlos Escoto—psychology professor, chair of the Department of Psychological Science, and coordinator for undergraduate research and creative activities at Eastern Connecticut State University—has been elected to the Executive Board of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).

Released: 29-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Clippard High Flow Proportional Electronic Valves
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Clippard’s newest DVP series proportional solenoid valves are precision-built 2-way control valves, utilizing a unique, patented valving principle.

Released: 29-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Clippard NIV Series PTFE Media Isolation Valves
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

The Clippard NIV Series Media Isolation Valve is a solenoid-operated device that uses a flexible diaphragm to isolate the actuation mechanism from the fluid path.

Released: 29-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Clippard DR-2 Precision Diaphragm Regulators
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

As regulator applications continue to increase, Clippard is meeting the demand with the newest addition to the reputable regulator line. The new DR-2 Series provides greater accuracy and repeatability (±0.15 psi) while maintaining the same flow and performance characteristics as the MAR regulators in a small, sleek package.

Released: 29-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Clippard NPV Series Miniature Pinch Valves
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

The Clippard NPV Series Miniature Pinch Valve is a solenoid-operated device that is designed to open and close tubes for controlling flow of liquids and gases.

Released: 29-May-2018 10:40 AM EDT
Caseload Volume in Gynecologic Surgery Important Consideration for Women
George Washington University

Experts at the GW, led by Gaby Moawad, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, outlined some of the concerns and proposed solutions for choosing a surgeon in an article recently published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

Released: 25-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Powering Up With a Smart Window
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Window material repeatedly switches from being see-through to blocking the heat and converting sunlight into electricity.

Released: 25-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Remnant Superconductivity From Invisible Stripes
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Scientists used an intense light to unveil hidden rivers that transport electricity with no loss.

18-May-2018 12:00 PM EDT
Delivering Standardized Care May Reduce Racial Disparities in Diabetes-Associated Complications
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• A secondary analysis of a clinical trial has shown that when all patients with type 2 diabetes received comparable diabetes-related care, black race was not associated with accelerated kidney function decline, and fewer black participants developed chronic kidney disease.

Released: 24-May-2018 2:05 PM EDT
DHS Awards Nearly $3 Million to Small Businesses for Innovative Research
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program today announced a total of $2.94 million in 20 competitive research contracts for 19 small businesses located across 10 states.

Released: 24-May-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Genrui Biotech Inc. Acquired FDA Certificate
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Genrui, one of the Chinese leaders of in vitro diagnostics, is a comprehensive IVD solution supplier including: Hematology, Immunoassay, Chemistry, Electrolyte and POCT products, as well as veterinary products.

Released: 24-May-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Cracking the Code of Superconductivity and Magnetism
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Neutron probes and theory reveal how electrons cooperate at lower temperatures.

Released: 24-May-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Chameleons Are Masters of Nanotechnology (Video)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Chameleons are nature’s most talented masters of color. They use their unique color-changing abilities for all sorts of reasons. But how do they alter their hue? They wield a combination of pigments and specialized nano-scale crystals. In this video, Reactions explains how chameleons have mastered nanotech: https://youtu.be/OfxApSZ5bCM.

Released: 24-May-2018 9:45 AM EDT
Distinguished Global Health Leader Joins the George Washington University
George Washington University

The Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington University today announced that Adnan A. Hyder, MD, MPH, PhD, will join the school on August 15 as the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Global Health.

21-May-2018 2:45 PM EDT
Why We Won't Get to Mars Without Teamwork
American Psychological Association (APA)

If humanity hopes to make it to Mars anytime soon, we need to understand not just technology, but the psychological dynamic of a small group of astronauts trapped in a confined space for months with no escape, according to a paper published in American Psychologist, the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association.

   
Released: 23-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Professional Hematology Analyzer Manufacturer in China
70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting Press Program

Shenzhen Dymind Biotechnology Co., Ltd is a high-tech enterprise specializing in research and development, manufacturing, sales and service of medical devices, and has established a strategic partnership with the subsidiary of Shandong Huanri Group Co., Ltd and Ningbo MedicalSystem.

21-May-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Seafood-Rich Diet May Help Couples Get Pregnant Faster
Endocrine Society

Couples who eat more seafood tend to have sexual intercourse more often and get pregnant faster than other couples trying to conceive, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Released: 22-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT
DHS S&T Transitions 20th Cybersecurity Technology through its Transition to Practice Program
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T today announced the commercialization of the 20th technology through its Transition to Practice Program since the program launched in 2013. The Autonomic Intelligent Cyber Sensor (AICS)—created by researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory—has been licensed to Trust Automation, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in San Luis Obispo, California

Released: 22-May-2018 2:05 PM EDT
UW-Eau Claire's Karen Havholm Elected as Treasurer of the Council on Undergraduate Research
Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)

Karen Havholm, director of the Center of Excellence for Faculty and Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, has been elected treasurer of the Council on Undergraduate Research.

Released: 22-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Videoconferencing in Full Protective Gear from Labs
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Multi-laboratory International Collaborative Environment (MICE) is a videoconferencing and multimedia network that can be used during laboratory work. Although video conferencing already exists, many labs cannot use it in real time mostly due to the special circumstances in biocontainment labs where scientists are required to wear biohazard protective gear, which keeps at bay virulent microorganisms.

Released: 22-May-2018 12:05 AM EDT
Income Inequality Is Changing the Nature of How Parents Invest in Their Kids, Widening Class Divides in the U.S.
American Sociological Association (ASA)

A new study shows that rising income inequality in the U.S. has led affluent parents to increase spending on their children, widening the gap in child investment along class lines. The results suggest that income inequality erodes the equality of opportunity by increasing gaps between children from a young age.

Released: 21-May-2018 7:05 PM EDT
Smithsonian Snapshot: “Get This Man a Shield!”
Smithsonian Institution

Marvel Comics’ Captain America rarely leaps into action without his virtually indestructible red, white and blue shield, whether in the pages of comic books or on the big screen. This shield was made in 2013 and used by actor Chris Evans from 2013 to 2015 in the Captain America films. It is now in the collections of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. It is not currently on display.

Released: 21-May-2018 4:55 PM EDT
DHS S&T Partners with Local Communities to Improve Flood Resiliency
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is working with local communities to improve resilience to flood disasters. S&T announced today its latest community partnership with Howard County, Maryland and the National Weather Service (NWS).

Released: 21-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT
The U. S. Department of Energy Announces $34 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants
Department of Energy, Office of Science

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced that the Department of Energy will award 219 grants totaling $34 million to 183 small businesses in 41 states. Funded through DOE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, today’s selections are for Phase I research and development.

Released: 18-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT
The Secret to Measuring an Antineutrino's Energy
Department of Energy, Office of Science

Scientists are developing better models that describe both neutrino and antineutrino data, which can offer insights into the nature of the universe.



close
2.0148