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Science educators switching jobs (UPI)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 5 (UPI) -- High turnover rates for science faculty at U.S. colleges and universities undermine efforts to boost student retention levels, a report said.
Christian Science: 'A lot of fussing' (UPI)
BOSTON, Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Christian Science Church leaders say they have been trying to calm church members around the world following questions about how the church is being run.
Suffield science coach recognized by astronautics group (Journal Inquirer)
SUFFIELD — Ever since childhood when Rachael Manzer gathered with other students in her elementary school gym to watch the first space shuttle launch on a tiny television screen, she’s been hooked on science — especially aerospace science.
Taiwan government to reduce science park management fees by up to 50% (Digi Times)
In order to help the local high-tech sector deal with an ongoing economic crisis, the Taiwan government has decided to lower management fees at the three science parks by up to 50%, according to market sources.
BASF Plant Science takes intellectual property licenses on disease resistance genes from KeyGene (SeedQuest)
Keygene N.V. today announced a license agreement with BASF Plant Science , the plant biotech company of BASF. The respective intellectual property covers rights on genes that confer resistance to plant pathogens such as insects, fungi and nematodes.
Science centre to close for refit (BBC News)
The exhibition centre at Science Oxford is to close later for two months for complete refurbishment.
Shortage of Math and Science Teachers Hit Local ISD's (KFDA-TV Amarillo)
Your child's classroom may be more packed over the next few years as a lack of math and science teachers has local school districts reaching out for candidates, and looking to alternative options.
Revved up by science (Rapid City Journal)
Krystal Premo was so excited to be in the state’s Mobile Science Lab last week she was almost glowing. The sixth-grader used a syringe to drip yeast into a beaker clutched by her classmate, Morgan Kersey.
2009: science celebrates 400 years of Galileo, 200 of Darwin (Ars Technica)
It's a big year for science, as anniversaries of major scientific accomplishments by Darwin and Galileo are set to kick off celebrations of progress in astronomy and biology. Read More...