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Science Nation – Dams: What Goes Up Must Come Down, and Then What? … Science Nation – Dams: What Goes Up Must Come Down, and Then What? … There’s been a lot of research on what happens to a river when dams go up, but what happens when the dam comes down? With support from […]
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At G-20 summit, Ban presses for ‘new social contract for the 21st century’ … At G-20 summit, Ban presses for ‘new social contract for the 21st century’ … Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on leaders of the world’s biggest economies meeting in Cannes to ensure a global recovery that is sustainable, inclusive and creates real […]
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UN refugee agency restarts repatriation of Angolans from DR Congo 4 November 2011 The United Nations refugee agency today resumed the repatriation of Angolan refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after a four-year hiatus, aiming to help more than 40,000 people go home. UNHCR staff help prepare Angolan refugees for their return home from […]
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UN agencies boost aid efforts to help Somalis hit by floods, famine and insecurity 4 November 2011 United Nations humanitarian agencies announced today that they are stepping up their support for Somalia as the country faces the combined impact of heavy rains, widespread famine and continuing insecurity in the streets. Displaced Somalis were affected by […]
Cambodia: UN stepping up emergency response to severe floods 4 November 2011 The United Nations reported today that it is increasing its joint efforts with Cambodian authorities and aid providers to offer food assistance to some of the thousands of people that have been displaced by severe flooding recently. Millions of people have been affected […]
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UN lauds G-20 decision to exempt agency’s food purchases from export restrictions 4 November 2011 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed the decision by the Group of 20 (G20) major economies to ensure that the agency’s humanitarian food purchases do not face export restrictions or extraordinary taxes, saying the move would ensure […]
West Wing Week: 11/04/11 or “Let’s Get Moving” … … This week, the President urged Congress to pass the infrastructure component of the American Jobs Act and continued to take executive action to strengthen the economy and put folks back to work. The President also celebrated Diwali and hosted Halloween, spoke at the Italian American Heritage Gala, […]
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Survival strategy of cancer cells Researchers uncover key mechanism cells use to their advantage It has long been known that cancer cells use nutrients differently than normal cells. In recent years, the rapidly re-emerging field of cancer metabolism has shed new light on the ways that cancers use glucose to grow and thrive, demonstrating that manipulation […]
Wilmot Scientist Appointed to Prestigious Leadership Positions Jacqueline P. Williams, Ph.D., recognized by national and international organizations Jacqueline P. Williams, Ph.D., a University of Rochester faculty member and internationally recognized expert in radiation biology, has been named to leadership positions at three of the leading radiation oncology and research organizations in the world. The American […]
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HIV-Related Measure Included Among New Leading Health Indicators Announced by HHS This week, Dr. Howard Koh, our Assistant Secretary for Health, unveiled critical health priorities for the nation known as “Leading Health Indicators” (LHIs). I am very pleased to point out that these important national indicators include an HIV-related measure. Announced at the 138th Annual […]
