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Misinformation and Trust in Science — Nobel Prize Summit May 24-26

The Nobel Prize Summit Truth, Trust and Hope will convene Nobel Prize laureates, business leaders, policymakers, journalists, educators, and youth from around the world for a conversation on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in...
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A Lego-Like Approach to Improve Nature’s Own Ability to Kill Dangerous Bacteria

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers antibiotic resistance one of the most urgent public health threats, one that affects communities worldwide. The ramifications of bacteria’s ability to become resistant to antibiotics can be...
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Greater Understanding of Tumor Cell Biomechanics Could Lead to Improved Treatment

At the cellular level, cancer can be viewed as a mechanical engineering challenge. The disease alters the structure and function of cells and tissues, which are meant to perform very specific tasks.
8-Oct-2019 11:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Tetris Gameplay Reveals Complex Cognitive Skills

The decades-old puzzle game Tetris and the people who play it competitively have become a testbed for cognitive scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who want to know how humans learn and gain expertise.
7-Oct-2019 10:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

National Academy of Sciences’ Board on Research Data and Information Announces Appointment of New Members in Efforts to Improve Stewardship of Digital Data

The Board on Research Data and Information (BRDI) of the National Academy of Sciences announces a slate of new Board members, selected from a broad array of universities, organizations, and companies. The goal of BRDI is to improve the stewardship,...
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