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Rukwa Rift Basin Project names new Cretaceous mammal from East African Rift System

Researchers announced a new species of mammal from the Age of Dinosaurs, representing the most complete mammal from the Cretaceous Period of continental Africa, and providing tantalizing insights into the past diversity of mammals on the planet. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102426.htm
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Water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs itself in both wet and dry conditions. The novel material has wide-ranging uses, from water-resistant touch screens to soft robots aimed at mimicking biological tissues. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102400.htm
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Green tech startups see boost in patents and investment when partnering with government

Collaboration between government and startups could help meet the climate challenge while growing small businesses. Findings could inform discussions on Green New Deal or any 'forward-looking policy package', say researchers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102407.htm
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National Science Foundation presents the President’s FY 2020 budget request

National Science Foundation presents the President’s FY 2020 budget request Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released details of the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget Request to Congress, which includes a proposed level of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF). Detailed information will be available on NSF's website . NSF Director France Córdova issued the following statement: Under the President's FY2020 budget request, NSF will ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298028&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 18, 2019 at 10:28PM Read more at nsf.gov
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Students from Brown University Awarded $15,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology Project

Students from Brown University Awarded $15,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology Project Region 01 BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $15,000 in funding for a team of Brown University students through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program. Published March 18, 2019 at 09:30AM Read more
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Honey as a Pollution Detector? It’s a Sweet Idea

By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/18/science/honey-beehives-pollution-lead.html?partner=IFTTT via IFTTT
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Water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities created

Inspired by jellyfish, researchers have created an electronic skin that is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive, and repairs itself in both wet and dry conditions. The novel material has wide-ranging uses, from water-resistant touch screens to soft robots aimed at mimicking biological tissues. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318102400.htm
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Trembling aspen leaves could save future Mars rovers

Researchers have been inspired by the unique movement of trembling aspen leaves, to devise an energy harvesting mechanism that could power weather sensors in hostile environments and could even be a back-up energy supply that could save and extend the life of future Mars rovers. from All Top News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318112018.htm
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How heavy elements come about in the universe

Heavy elements are produced during stellar explosion or on the surfaces of neutron stars through the capture of hydrogen nuclei (protons). This occurs at extremely high temperatures, but at relatively low energies. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318111945.htm
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Trembling aspen leaves could save future Mars rovers

Researchers have been inspired by the unique movement of trembling aspen leaves, to devise an energy harvesting mechanism that could power weather sensors in hostile environments and could even be a back-up energy supply that could save and extend the life of future Mars rovers. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318112018.htm
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Long-distance quantum information exchange -- success at the nanoscale

Researchers have realized the swap of electron spins between distant quantum dots. The discovery is a step towards applications of quantum information, as the dots leave enough room for delicate control electrodes, enabling integration with traditional microelectronics and perhaps, a future quantum computer. from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190318112010.htm
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