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Color perception shifts from right brain to left (AP) -- Learning the name of a color changes the part of the brain that handles color perception. Can renewable energy be sustained? Engineers and entrepreneurs are rushing to explore alternative sources of efficient and renewable energy in New Jersey and elsewhere in the country. A Rutgers School of Business—Camden professor has strong words of caution as projects involving wind farms and photovoltaic cells proliferate. Funerary monument reveals Iron Age belief that the soul lived in the stone (PhysOrg.com) -- Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have discovered an Iron Age chiseled stone slab that provides the first written evidence in the region that people believed the soul was separate from the body. Mysterious Microbe Plays Important Role in Ocean Ecology (PhysOrg.com) -- An unusual microorganism discovered in the open ocean may force scientists to rethink their understanding of how carbon and nitrogen cycle through ocean ecosystems. A paper describing the new findings appears in the November 14 issue of the journal Science. Take novels seriously, urge poverty experts (PhysOrg.com) -- Best sellers can give powerful insights into aspects of poverty that are overlooked by scholars, government advisors and pundits, according to a report. Tuning in to the virtues of virtual labs (PhysOrg.com) -- The grid`s huge communication and computation capacities could let scientists gather data and run remote experiments anywhere in the world. European researchers have now mapped out how that can be done. Earliest known Hebrew text in Proto-Canaanite script discovered in area where David slew Goliath The earliest known Hebrew text written in a Proto-Canaanite script has been discovered by Hebrew University archaeologists in an ancient city in the area where David slew Goliath - the earliest Judean city found to date. The 3,000 year old finding is thought to be the most significant archaeological discovery in Israel since the Dead Sea Scrolls - predating them by 1,000 years. Like rest of society, doctors implicitly favor whites over blacks (PhysOrg.com) -- In the first large study to explore possible unconscious bias among physicians, researchers have found that doctors mirror the attitudes of the majority in society and implicitly favor whites over blacks. 'Second China' offers foreign service workers first impression Diplomats or military envoys making their first trip to China may soon have a chance to visit a Chinese office building, stop in at a traditional teahouse or hop a cab — all before they board a plane. Researcher discover fundamental processes behind nature's constant balancing act The natural world behaves a lot like the stock market, with periods of relative stability interspersed with dramatic swings in population size and competition between individuals and species. Yahoo! News Search Results for Scholars Hispanic scholars recognized (Pearland Journal) The National Hispanic Recognition Program recently recognized Pearland High School students Rebecca Hernandez and Brent Lousig-Nont as 2008-09 program scholars. Lyons Township High School lists AP Scholars (The Doings Western Springs) Lyons Township High School students were named Advanced Placement Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams. AP Scholars may receive college credit, advanced placement or both. Lyons Township High School lists AP Scholars (The Doings Weekly) Lyons Township High School students were named Advanced Placement Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program Exams. AP Scholars may receive college credit, advanced placement or both. Students took AP exams in May 2008 after completing college-level courses. Peru mayor leads scholars' pledge (The Peru Tribune) Miami County students were the focus of attention recently at Peru High School. Duke: Baldwin Scholars Announced (NBC 17 Raleigh) Eighteen first-year women have been selected to participate in the Alice M. Baldwin Scholars program for undergraduate women and leadership at Duke University. MALAY LANGUAGE SCHOLARS FROM SEVEN NATIONS MEET FOR DISCUSSION (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News) KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Malay language scholars from seven countries are meeting in the country to discuss issues and problems faced in achieving the objectives of elevating Bahasa Melayu to international level. S. Korean Scholars Hope Obama Administration Engages North (Voice of America) South Korean scholars say the incoming administration of Barack Obama should correct some mistakes - but also preserve some diplomatic strengths - of the Bush presidency when dealing with North Korea. VOA's Kurt Achin has more from Seoul. Guiao denies delaying funds for scholars (Sun Star) SAN FERNANDO CITY -- Vice Governor Joseller "Yeng" Guiao has stressed that the Provincial Board (PB) is not delaying the release of at least P20 million in scholarship funds for provincial scholars. Second annual group of Chesapeake scholars announced (Ada Evening News) Eight outstanding students at East Central University in Ada have been named recipients of Chesapeake Cartography Scholarships. Dr. Gregory Plumb, professor and chair of the Department of Cartography and Geography, announced the awards which range from $1,000 to $1,500. The scholarship program is in its second year. University introduces three new professorships (Daily Nebraskan) Three former faculty and alumni were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by naming professorships after them. Those recognized are Susan Rosowski, John E. Weaver and Aaron Douglas. "By naming the professorships for outstanding past faculty members, scholars and artists, we are illustrating the kind of accomplishment and dedication to which our faculty aspire," said Barbara ... |
