News Focus Channel: Hidden - DC

George Washington University Helps Digitize Popular COVID-19 Memorial

George Washington University — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 EST

Artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg, with help from the George Washington University and University of Maryland, has launched a digital version of 'IN AMERICA How Could This Happen...' in an effort to continue honoring those who have died and the deaths yet to come.

Connecting Scientists and Ideas: Why the 2019 ASCB|EMBO Meeting is must-do

American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:05:05 EST

The American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) once again have teamed up to produce the largest gathering of cell scientists in the world. The 2019 ASCB|EMBO Meeting takes place Dec. 7-11, in Washington, DC, and is expected to attract more than 6,000 cell scientists. Those interested in attending can visit the meeting website for a complete program, a full listing of abstracts, and registration. https://www.ascb.org/2019ascbembo/

Public Health Pioneer and Pediatrician Fitzhugh Mullan Dies at Age 77

George Washington University — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:40:10 EST

Fitzhugh Mullan, MD, a professor at the George Washington University (GW) revered for his lifelong commitment to social justice, health equity and health workforce policies, died on Nov. 29. He was 77.

Innovation and National Security

Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:00:11 EST

The United States leads the world in innovation, research, and technology development. Since World War II, the new markets, industries, companies, and military capabilities that emerged from the country's science and technology commitment have combined to make the United States the most secure and economically prosperous nation on earth.

It's National Farmers Market Week, and Washington, D.C. Ranks #1

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:05:36 EST

National Farmers Market Week is being celebrated across the United States this week, and Washington, D.C. ranks number one for farmers markets among the 100 largest U.S. cities, according to the 2019 American Fitness Index(r) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation.

To Grow or Not to Grow? That Is the Question for Plants

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:55:44 EST

Scientists show metabolic tradeoffs result from a specific change to the grow-defend balance.

Forming the Ion that Made the Universe

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:05:08 EST

Research offers details on the chemistry of trihydrogen ion.

Secondhand Smoke Linked with Higher Kidney Disease Risk

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:00:00 EST

* Exposure to secondhand smoke was linked with a higher prevalence of kidney disease, as well as development of incident kidney disease. * This association was present even at low levels of exposure.

Experimental Drug Lowers Serum Phosphate in Phase 3 Trial of Hemodialysis Patients

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:00:00 EST

* In a phase 3 clinical trial, tenapanor significantly lowered elevated blood phosphate in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis, resulting in an average reduction of 1.0-1.2 mg/dL over 8 weeks. * Side effects were largely limited to softening of stool and more frequent bowel movements.

Water: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:05:07 EST

Elegant theory shows how water helps separate ions involved in material synthesis and manufacturing.

Seeing Coherent Patterns at the Microscopic Scale

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:05:31 EST

Review highlights insights into coherence, which could help overcome roadblocks in next-generation energy systems.

A Simplified Way to Predict the Function of Microbial Communities

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:55:10 EST

A pioneering study offers an easier approach to study how microbes work and could help scientists advance models of the cycling of elements and nutrients in frequently flooded soils.

Squeezed Quantum Dots Produce More Stable Light

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:55:01 EST

Exploiting a strain-engineering approach could provide nanoscale light sources with a nonfluctuating emission wavelength for use in sensors, quantum communication, and imaging.

Unexpected Complexity: A 3D Look into Plant Root Relationships with Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:10:36 EST

Scientists develop a molecular map of metabolic products of bacteria in root nodules to aid sustainable agriculture.

Maximizing Ozone Signals

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:05:00 EST

New technique enables more efficient and precise estimates of trends in ozone and other atmospheric constituents within selected geographical regions and timeframes.

American University Professor Available to Comment on Why and How Celebrity Deaths Impact Fans

American University — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:00:31 EST

Suzanne O'Handley Selected as 2019 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:05:25 EST

Suzanne O'Handley, associate professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), has been selected as the 2019 CUR-Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Awardee.

Statement from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) President Mark E. Rosenberg, MD, FASN, on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Azar's Remarks on Efforts to Improve Care for Kidney Patients

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:50:10 EST

On behalf of the 40 million Americans living with kidney diseases and their families and the more than 20,000 ASN members who are physicians, scientists, nurses, and health professionals, ASN applauds the bold vision and leadership of HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II in establishing an HHS-wide comprehensive kidney strategy and wholeheartedly agree that "we've waited long enough. We just need renewed ambition and the right policies.

How Much Water Does the World Use?

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:05:19 EST

Global data set shows monthly water use by irrigation, manufacturing, and other uses, helping researchers to analyze water use by region and season.

Uncovering the Microbial Food Web in Thawing Permafrost

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 13:05:37 EST

Recovery of more than 1500 microbial genomes shines light on how carbon is metabolized as permafrost thaws.