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Northwestern University: Three Northwestern scientists explore their connections to art at…
The link between science and art may not be obvious to some. But for three Northwestern University scientists, the connection between the two is innate.Beginning this weekend, professors Aaron Packman and Daniel E. Horton and molecular…
Noel Hayman awarded honorary doctorate
The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to Professor Noel Hayman in recognition of his contributions in the field of medicine.
“Professor Hayman’s dedication to the health of Indigenous populations has received…
Alek Safarian awarded honorary doctorate
The University of Sydney has awarded an honorary doctorate to Alek Safarian in recognition of his contribution to pharmaceutical development and regulation, and commitment to new educational opportunities for students.
A leading…
Northwestern University: Support for school vaccination requirements edges up, but some resistance…
New survey results from a consortium of universities that includes Northwestern, Harvard, Northeastern and Rutgers reveal a slight increase in Americans who support vaccination requirements. Overall, there was a 4-percentage point rise…
Six scientists from the University of Oxford have joined the Royal Society as Fellows
All were selected for their outstanding contributions in various scientific fields and are as follows:
For his extraordinarily effective work in explaining profound concepts in particle physics and science in general at all…
UPMC: UPMC, HVHS Partner to Improve Access to COVID-19 Treatment
UPMC and Heritage Valley Health System are partnering to make an outpatient COVID-19 treatment more widely available in western Pennsylvania. Monoclonal antibody treatment reduces the risk of death and the need for hospitalization in…
UPMC: UPMC Magee Babies Honor Health Care Heroes for Nurses Week
Nurses Week Babies featureWHAT: One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, newborns at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital will honor health care heroes by dressing in handmade, crocheted scrubs to celebrate Nurses Week. The newborn outfits were…
UPMC: UPMC Magee-Womens Services and Expertise Available in Central Pa.
UPMC today announced the renaming of its women’s health services in central Pa. to UPMC Magee-Womens, forming a closer alignment with the specialists and leadership of Pittsburgh-based UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, reflecting the rapid…
University of Leeds: Lead found in rural drinking water supplies
Scientists are warning that drinking water supplies in parts of rural West Africa are being contaminated by lead-containing materials used in small community water systems.They included handpumps connected to boreholes and public taps.The…
University of Leeds: Refining guidance to help new mums in need
Agood practice guide for caring for new and expectant mothers and the people close to them has been produced by Leeds and other university partners.Funded by the NHS, the team worked with families, NHS services and community organisations…