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Professor of biotechnology appointed as new executive editor of prestigious journal
A biotechnology professor in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University has been appointed as the new executive editor of the journal, ...
Assessing and Treating Heat-Related Illness in Children
Dangerously high global temperatures require an abundance of caution and preparation, especially when it comes to protecting the littlest members of society. Associate professor of ...
The University of Florida aims to bring a scientist to every Florida school
By Emma Richards It was the encouraging support of his 10th grade earth science teacher that led Bruce MacFadden to pursue his dream of becoming ...
James Webb Telescope Images Deliver New Look at Universe, Potential for Life in the Cosmos
On July 12, NASA unveiled its long-awaited first images from the James Webb Telescope, a cutting-edge tool sent to space with the mission of furthering our ...
MEDIA RELEASE: CAA survey says gas prices affecting summer travel plans
Rising fuel prices means those heading out on road trips this year are being forced to make adjustments. A recent survey conducted by CAA South ...

As weather disasters mount, how prepared are we for the next hurricane?
With billion-dollar weather disasters mounting in the U.S., experts like Rima Taher at NJIT are reexamining how buildings are engineered and fortified to withstand ...
Meet the astrobiologist and her students who are searching for life on Mars
By Emma Richards, University of Florida From a young age, Amy Williams wondered if life existed beyond Earth amidst the dark abyss of space, stars ...
Antimicrobial resistance now causes more deaths than HIV/AIDS and malaria worldwide – new study
Antimicrobial resistance is spreading rapidly worldwide, and has even been likened to the next pandemic – one that many people may not even be aware is ...
How potato milk measures up against other plant-based milk alternatives
It seems like almost every plant-based food is being turned into “milk” these days, the latest being potato milk. It’s not surprising that potatoes ...
Independent Director at SSE and Infinis and former CEO of E.ON UK joins Aston University as Visiting Professor
Tony Cocker is senior independent director at SSE plc and chair of Infinis Energy Management He was CEO and chair of E.ON UK from 2011 ...