Four DELS Reports Make List of Outstanding Academic Titles
Libraries at undergraduate colleges and universities will likely be taking a second look at four reports from the Division on Earth and Life Studies that made it onto this year’s list of Choice Outstanding Academic Titles. (Source: News from the National Academies)
Source: News from the National Academies - December 20, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Paywalls Are Slowing the Quest For a Cancer Cure
Despite significant strides in research and treatments–from liquid biopsy to vaccines, from precision medicine to CAR T-cell therapy–cancer remains the leading cause of death across the globe, taking some 10 million lives annually.
And beyond just the devastating human toll, cancer’s economic burden on patients and their families exceeds $21 billion each year, a number estimated to reach $25 trillion between now and 2050.
Recognizing that there is still much to do if we hope to ever beat this insidious disease, the White House announced recently a $240 million investment in the reinvigorated C...
Source: TIME: Health - December 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julia Kostova Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
How hiding money from colleges became a booming business
When it comes to lowering the price tag for college, some enterprising financial-aid consultants are finding that parents are willing to spend nearly any amount to try to save money. Tuition costs have risen to close to $90,000 a year at top private universities, and competition is pushing…#jefflevy #markkantrowitz #kantrowitz #ronlieber #bigdollars #fafsa #css #universityofchicago (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Light physical activity shows great promise in reversing childhood obesity caused by being sedentary
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study. However, the results also showed that light physical activity (LPA) may completely reverse the adverse process. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may only reduce the effect. The study, published in Nature Communications, was conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bristol and Exeter, University of Colorado and the University of Eastern Finland. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - December 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, ALSPAC; Press Release Source Type: news
Violence in the education: the post-revolutionary situation in Hungary (1956-1957) - Somogyv ári L.
BACKGROUND: The author attempts to introduce an unusual approach towards schools, universities, and dormitories, including their users (professors, teachers, parents, and students): How can the educational issues be seen through the lenses of special polic... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Why changes are coming to FAFSA and how it will affect financial aid for college
The road to college financial aid usually begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. After years of delays, a new version of the form will be released at the end of December. While it promises increased access to aid, the delays could put universities and students in a…#washingtonposts #johnyang (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Trump says he ’ll target Harvard, MIT tax breaks
Former President Donald Trump said he’d end tax exemptions for universities deemed to be left-leaning if voters return him to the White House, pointing to the uproar over campus antisemitism that engulfed three college presidents in recent weeks. Trump told a campaign rally in Durham, New…#donaldtrump #trump #durham #newhampshire #christians #jews #harvarduniversity #harvard #mit #israel (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
If Colleges Ban " Advocacy of Genocide, " What Would That Mean for Speech Supporting Israeli Actions in Gaza?
I've argued before that, if universities ban "advocacy of genocide," that "could easily be used against pro-Israel speakers," such as those who support Israel's counterattack on Hamas in Gaza. Here's supporting evidence, from the Harvard/Harris poll conducted last week: It appears that a…#israel #hamas #gaza #harvardharris #antiisrael #firstamendment #advocacyofgenocide #reasoncom (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Harvard/Harris Poll: Huge Majorities of 18-to-24-Year-Olds Believe Jews, Whites " are Oppressors "
From the poll, conducted last week: There is an ideology that white people are oppressors and nonwhite people and people of certain groups have been oppressed and as a result should be favored today at universities and for employment. Do you support or oppose this ideology? A question asked two…#jews #harrispoll #markpenn #dritannesho #stephenansolabehere #harvarduniversity #whites #reasoncom (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Elon Musk Voices Support For Bill Ackman In Battle Against Anti-Semitism At Ivy League
Bill Ackman's crusade against anti-Semitism in U.S.'s elite universities – the Ivy League – has found support from Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk. What Happened: Musk jumped in to support Ackman, praising his open letter calling for the resignation of Harvard University president Claudine Gay. Ackman is…#billackman #teslainc #elonmusk #harvarduniversity #claudinegay #harvard #antisemitic #congressional #lizmagill #gay (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drama at Harvard, Penn Puts Spotlight on University Board Oversight
They are lawyers, bank executives and donors. They run the nation’s most prestigious universities in their spare time. And, amid a national debate over antisemitism and free speech on college campuses, they are on the hot seat. University boards of trustees hold immense power over budgets,… (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dem Senator Blocks GOP Bill For 35% Tax On University Endowments
In the wake of various recent scandals at 'elite' universities, attention has turned to their massive, largely untaxed endowments. On Thursday morning Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) introduced a bill which would tax the largest university…#jdvance #penn #harvardmit #dei #democrat #ronwyden #oregon #democrats #gregprice #tylerdurden (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Universities Have Done to Themselves
They ‘have gone from being centers of excellence to institutions pushing political agendas.’ (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Science ’s 2023 Breakthrough of the Year: Weight loss drugs with a real shot at fighting obesity
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Obesity plays out as a private struggle and a public health crisis. In the United States, about 70% of adults are affected by excess weight, and in Europe that number is more than half. The stigma against fat can be crushing; its risks, life-threatening. Defined as a body mass index of at least 30, obesity is thought to power type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers.
Yet drug treatments...
Source: ScienceNOW - December 14, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
News at a glance: AI rules for Europe, vaccines for Africa, and a union for NIH early-career researchers
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A billion-dollar boost for vaccinemaking in Africa
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has committed up to $1 billion to bolster Africa’s ability to sustainably produce its own doses of lifesaving vaccines. Manufacturers based in Africa produce only 1% of the vaccine doses used on the continent. Last week, Gavi announced that with money left over from the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility—an effort to provide an equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines—it would create the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) to focus on preventing 11 priority infectious diseases. As ...
Source: ScienceNOW - December 14, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
