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Environment - Nov 18
Says "hidden overharvest" from fishing plays a role in Wisconsin walleye declines
Says "hidden overharvest" from fishing plays a role in Wisconsin walleye declines
Social Sciences - Nov 18
Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods’ strengths, concerns highlighted in survey
Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods’ strengths, concerns highlighted in survey
Life Sciences - Nov 18
Stanford honors Nona Chiariello and Niraj Dangoria with 2019 Marsh O’Neill Awards
Stanford honors Nona Chiariello and Niraj Dangoria with 2019 Marsh O’Neill Awards
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Physics - Career - 19.11.2019 
Life-changing first glimpse of a laser
Robert Byer has spent his career studying lasers after first seeing one at age 22. (Image credit: Misha Bruk) Physicist Robert Byer worked on lasers when they were still just an interesting technology, never imagining their myriad modern uses or how they would affect his life.
Career - Linguistics / Literature - 19.11.2019
Career - Innovation - 19.11.2019
Social Sciences - Career - 18.11.2019
Career - 14.11.2019
Career - Administration - 13.11.2019
Chemistry - Career - 11.11.2019
Career - 11.11.2019
Event - Career - 11.11.2019
Law - Career - 08.11.2019
Astronomy / Space Science - Career - 07.11.2019 
Introductory seminar shoots for the stars
A freshman course takes students through the process of designing a space mission, ending with a presentation of their own mission designs to NASA scientists.
History / Archeology - Career - 07.11.2019
Career - 06.11.2019
Social Sciences - Career - 06.11.2019
Career - 06.11.2019
Career - Event - 05.11.2019
Career - 31.10.2019
Health - Career - 30.10.2019
Career - Business / Economics - 30.10.2019
Health - Career - 29.10.2019
Computer Science / Telecom - Career - 29.10.2019
Career - 28.10.2019
Health - Career - 28.10.2019 
Healthcare staff get tips on pursuing research careers at Imperial symposium
Persistence, collaboration and mentorship are key for a successful research career, said experts at an event for healthcare staff this month.
Health - Career - 28.10.2019
Business / Economics - Career - 28.10.2019
Innovation - Career - 28.10.2019
Life Sciences - Career - 24.10.2019
Social Sciences - Career - 24.10.2019
Career - 23.10.2019
Career - 23.10.2019
Law - Career - 22.10.2019
Environment - Career - 22.10.2019
Career - 21.10.2019
Career - 18.10.2019 
Promoting open science
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, EPFL is highlighting his commitment for open and reproducible research through an exceptional Open Science Day, today.
Career - Administration - 18.10.2019
Career - Health - 17.10.2019
Computer Science / Telecom - Career - 17.10.2019
Career - 15.10.2019 
Banning out-of-hours email likely to be harmful to some employees
Company bans on workers' accessing emails after office hours could do more harm than good to employee wellbeing, a new study suggests. The newly published research, led by the University of Sussex, states that while blanket bans could help some workers to achieve certain goals, they could impede other employees' progress towards their own targets.
Career - Health - 15.10.2019
Administration - Career - 11.10.2019 
First ERC Synergy Grant for KU Leuven
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its Synergy Grants. Neuroscientist Rufin Vogels is the first researcher at KU Leuven to receive one.
Administration - Career - 11.10.2019
Administration - Career - 11.10.2019
Business / Economics - Career - 10.10.2019
Career - 10.10.2019
Sport - Career - 10.10.2019
Career - 08.10.2019
Career - Materials Science - 07.10.2019
Career - Social Sciences - 07.10.2019
Career - Politics - 04.10.2019 
Stanford Drell Lecturer advises rethinking U.S. national security in an age of global disruptions
At Stanford, former Pentagon leader Michèle Flournoy advises rethinking U.S. national security and defense in an era where great-power rivalries and geopolitical and technological change have shifted the strategic landscape.
Career - Administration - 03.10.2019
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Robert Byer has spent his career studying lasers after first seeing one at age 22. (Image credit: Misha Bruk) Physicist Robert Byer worked on lasers when they were still just an interesting technology, never imagining their myriad modern uses or how they would affect his life.
A freshman course takes students through the process of designing a space mission, ending with a presentation of their own mission designs to NASA scientists.
Loneliness of seafarers highlighted in report
Long working hours, isolation and extended periods away from home put seafarers at risk of poor mental health, new research by Cardiff University finds. The study, funded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), urges cargo shipping companies to provide greater support for workers to help prevent conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Long working hours, isolation and extended periods away from home put seafarers at risk of poor mental health, new research by Cardiff University finds. The study, funded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), urges cargo shipping companies to provide greater support for workers to help prevent conditions such as anxiety and depression.
What you need to know about smoky conditions on campus
Patrick Goff, head of Environment, Health and Safety, Anna Harte, Berkeley's medical director and Alicia Johnson, director of the campus Office of Emergency Management sent the following message to the campus community Monday morning.
Patrick Goff, head of Environment, Health and Safety, Anna Harte, Berkeley's medical director and Alicia Johnson, director of the campus Office of Emergency Management sent the following message to the campus community Monday morning.
Persistence, collaboration and mentorship are key for a successful research career, said experts at an event for healthcare staff this month.
Innovative ideas wanted
University of Miami faculty and staff with ideas for how to integrate Magic Leap's mixed reality into their classes or research should submit their pitches t o the provost by the end of the week.
University of Miami faculty and staff with ideas for how to integrate Magic Leap's mixed reality into their classes or research should submit their pitches t o the provost by the end of the week.
Health uninsurance rate in California remained low in 2018, survey finds
The percentage of Californians without health insurance remained stable and low in 2018, thanks to actions by state legislators, according to a policy brief produced by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
The percentage of Californians without health insurance remained stable and low in 2018, thanks to actions by state legislators, according to a policy brief produced by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
How UC Berkeley will prepare for wildfire smoke impacts to campus
Anna Harte, UC Berkeley's medical director, Patrick Goff, head of environment, health and safety, and Alicia Johnson, director of Berkeley's Office of Emergency Management, sent the following message
Anna Harte, UC Berkeley's medical director, Patrick Goff, head of environment, health and safety, and Alicia Johnson, director of Berkeley's Office of Emergency Management, sent the following message
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, EPFL is highlighting his commitment for open and reproducible research through an exceptional Open Science Day, today.
Company bans on workers' accessing emails after office hours could do more harm than good to employee wellbeing, a new study suggests. The newly published research, led by the University of Sussex, states that while blanket bans could help some workers to achieve certain goals, they could impede other employees' progress towards their own targets.
Stanford encourages employees to review and confirm 2020 medical plan coverage
Stanford is making some changes to its health plan offerings in 2020. Stanford is discontinuing the EPO health plan and adding a new affordable plan, Trio, to the lineup. Stanford Healthcare Alliance members will need to designate a primary care provider.
Stanford is making some changes to its health plan offerings in 2020. Stanford is discontinuing the EPO health plan and adding a new affordable plan, Trio, to the lineup. Stanford Healthcare Alliance members will need to designate a primary care provider.
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its Synergy Grants. Neuroscientist Rufin Vogels is the first researcher at KU Leuven to receive one.
UK needs bold new direction to solve social inequalities
The UK Government's current approach to tackling inequality should urgently address the multiple levels of disadvantage that some people face, according to a new UCL report.
The UK Government's current approach to tackling inequality should urgently address the multiple levels of disadvantage that some people face, according to a new UCL report.
At Stanford, former Pentagon leader Michèle Flournoy advises rethinking U.S. national security and defense in an era where great-power rivalries and geopolitical and technological change have shifted the strategic landscape.
News in Brief
Environment - Nov 18
Says "hidden overharvest" from fishing plays a role in Wisconsin walleye declines
Says "hidden overharvest" from fishing plays a role in Wisconsin walleye declines
Social Sciences - Nov 18
Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods’ strengths, concerns highlighted in survey
Houston’s Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods’ strengths, concerns highlighted in survey
Life Sciences - Nov 18
Stanford honors Nona Chiariello and Niraj Dangoria with 2019 Marsh O’Neill Awards
Stanford honors Nona Chiariello and Niraj Dangoria with 2019 Marsh O’Neill Awards