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Topic: University of Virginia
Led by Dr. Jonathan Kipnis, the BIG team’s research is big indeed, as they work together to find treatments for major neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and dementia. ![]() Dr. Jonathan Kipnis is part of the Center for Brain Immunology and Glia at the University of Virginia. (NASA/David C. Bowman) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
NASA SOFIA telescope helps scientists unravel Star Cluster Formation MysteryNASA Ames Research Center
Although the remnants of this particular creation event have long since dispersed, the process of star birth continues today within our galaxy and beyond. Star clusters are conceived in the hearts of optically dark clouds where the early phases of formation have historically been hidden from view. ![]() Illustration of a star cluster forming from the collision of turbulent molecular clouds, which appear as dark shadows in front of the background galactic star field. (NASA/SOFIA/Lynette Cook) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
Two Clarksville Police Officers Graduate from FBI National Academy Program
The 270th Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states. Included in the class were members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 20 international countries, three military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations. ![]() Clarksville Police (L) Captain David Crockarell and (R) Lieutenant Phil Ashby have graduated from the FBI National Academy Program. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter data reveals some Mars Lakes older than othersWritten by Guy Webster
The recently discovered lakes and streams appeared roughly a billion years after a well-documented, earlier era of wet conditions on ancient Mars. These results provide insight into the climate history of the Red Planet and suggest the surface conditions at this later time may also have been suitable for microbial life. ![]() Valleys much younger than well-known ancient valley networks on Mars are evident near the informally named “Heart Lake” on Mars. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
American Heart Association says Heart Disease, Stroke Risk factors may increase in severity before MenopauseAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
The study also found that this pattern of rapidly increasing risk factors before menopause appears to be more pronounced among African-American women. ![]() As women go through menopause, doctors and other care providers can use this “teachable moment” to emphasize the importance of diet and exercise in reducing cardiovascular disease risk. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft takes stunning photos of PlutoNASA Headquarters
This new view of Pluto’s crescent — taken by New Horizons’ wide-angle Ralph/Multispectral Visual Imaging Camera (MVIC) on July 14th and downlinked to Earth on September 13th — offers an oblique look across Plutonian landscapes with dramatic backlighting from the sun. ![]() Pluto’s Majestic Mountains, Frozen Plains and Foggy Hazes: Just 15 minutes after its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft looked back toward the sun and captured this near-sunset view of the rugged, icy mountains and flat ice plains extending to Pluto’s horizon. (NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
Sometimes Safety Precautions can create other Problems
That’s great for keeping us all safe and I applaud their efforts—but I have a problem. Over the years, my hands have become increasingly weaker and I don’t have the strength to break your codes! I worked as the office manager for the music department at the University of Virginia for several years. The woman who had that job before me was quite tall and I’m quite short. The desk and computer equipment that fit her was a disaster for me. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Vanderbilt’s Tim Corbin named Collegiate Baseball National Coach of the Year
Corbin led Vanderbilt to a 51-21 record, the Dores’ second straight 50-win season and third in the last four years. The Commodores returned to Omaha for the second time in four years winning the national title in just the school’s second-ever trip to the College World Series. Corbin surpassed 600 career wins during the season and now has 517 wins as the Commodores’ head coach, second-most in program history. ![]() Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Tim Corbin talks with his team after losing to the Louisville Cardinals 5-3 in the first game of the Nashville super regional of the 2013 NCAA baseball tournament at Hawkins Field. (Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam appoints Special Tennessee Supreme CourtDiverse panel highly qualified
The highly qualified and diverse appointees represent the three grand divisions of Tennessee. The special court appointees are: «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee State Representative Joe Pitts to speak at APSU Spring Commencement
He will speak at both commencement events, at 9:00am and 2:00pm, in the APSU Dunn Center. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
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