New podcast explores how dementia patients experience music
Featuring therapist and researcher Dr. Orii McDermottCredit: Taylor & Francis Group Every year nearly 10 million people develop dementia worldwide. ...
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Science, health journalists receive research fellowships from Marine Biological Laboratory
Credit: Tara Haelle WOODS HOLE, Mass. - Twelve journalists have been awarded Logan Science Journalism Fellowships from the Marine Biological ...
‘Pedigree is not destiny’ when it comes to scholarly success
Credit: Samuel F. Way What matters more to a scientist's career success: where they currently work, or where they got ...
Industry leaders honored for research partnerships with UMass Lowell
University names Kronos, Raytheon first of its Preferred Partners LOWELL, Mass. - UMass Lowell recently recognized Kronos and Raytheon for ...
We need all health providers proficient in geriatrics; new online curriculum brings us closer
Credit: (C) 2019, American Geriatrics Society & Aquifer Among many breakthroughs that have made living longer possible, better health care--and ...
Call for unis and others to consider women juggling research/childcare
Female academics caring for children can pay a high price thanks to the impact on their research output and ability ...
Trained musicians perform better — at paying attention
Musical training improves the ability to tune out distractions, and the more training, the better the control, reports research published ...
Caterina Strambio De Castillia named Imaging Scientist by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
New program supports better tools, increased collaboration between optical engineers and biomedical researchersCredit: UMass Medical School The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ...
Detroit Cardiovascular Training Program receives big boost from NIH
DETROIT - The Detroit Cardiovascular Training Program at Wayne State University received notice that funding from the National Heart, Lung, ...
Teachers ‘scarred’ by legacy of 1988 anti-LGBT+ law
Legislation repealed in 2003 continues to affect professional life of LGBT+ teachers LGBT+ teachers who taught in schools during the ...
North Texas Regional Center of Expertise gets approval from UN
New centerCredit: UT Arlington What began as a brainstorming session last year about how to unify sustainability efforts across North ...
Chalmers officially recognised as an ‘engaged university’ – the first in Europe
Credit: Johan Bodell/Chalmers University of Technology After an extensive evaluation process, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has been awarded the ...
New research gives insight into warding off insect pests by way of nematode odors
Credit: Anjel Helms et al 2019. COLLEGE STATION -- A recent study revealed insect-killing nematodes also produce distinctive chemical cues ...
Stress-free training may enhance surgical skill
New report: Surgical skills easily acquired when learning is a hobbyCredit: University of Houston University of Houston and Methodist Hospital ...