Title: Decimal time: life in a world where our days are divided differently – Physics World
Summary: The Clockwork Conspiracy by Sam Sedgman is a thrilling tale of how a new law to decimalize time in the UK could change everything. Before the bill is even on the table, the brilliant horologist Diggory vanishes. His son Isaac, who inherited his father’s passion for precision, sets out to find him, with the help of his new partner in crime, the fiery Hattie. Together, they must unravel the mystery of Diggory’s disappearance and stop the clock from ticking out of control.
Title: Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry changes name, offers free museum day – NBC Chicago
Summary: The Museum of Science and Industry is getting a makeover. It’s now called the Griffin Museum, thanks to a generous donation from a rich guy who likes to gamble. And guess what? You can get in for free on Sunday. How lucky are you?
Title: NHLBI and NIDCR Joint Symposium: The Science that Unites Us
Summary: Get ready to celebrate the science that unites us! NHLBI and NIDCR will be showcasing their past successes, including some pretty impressive accomplishments in heart, lung, blood, sleep, and oral health. And don’t worry, this workshop is open to the public, so you don’t have to be a scientist to join in on the fun. Plus, it’ll be recorded and videocasted, so you can watch it again and again!
Title: CALS faculty Huff-Lonergan named AAAS Fellow
Summary: Elisabeth Huff-Lonergan is a University Professor of Animal Science at Iowa State. She’s not just any animal scientist, she’s a muscle-building, fresh meat quality-improving, and efficiency-enhancing guru. And guess what? She’s so good at it that she and her team of four other Iowa State researchers were recognized by AAAS for their distinguished efforts to advance science. Talk about a power couple!
Title: In her DNA: Spruce finds ‘family,’ career in forensic science
Summary: Anastasia Spruce is about to graduate from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in forensic science. She’ll be working as a crime lab technician for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, where she’ll be solving mysteries, cracking cases, and making enemies.
Title: Moving Behavioral Science from Alchemy to Chemistry: A Conversation with Michael Muthukrishna (Part 1)
Summary: Michael Muthukrishna is a professor of economic psychology at the London School of Economics. He likes to study how people think and act when it comes to money and stuff. His first book, A Theory of Everyone, is all about who we are, how we got here, and where we’re going. It’s like a guidebook for understanding ourselves and the world around us.
Title: Love in a time of dementia: ‘A Song by Mahler’ combines science and music
Summary: “A Song by Mahler” is a five-piece ensemble and two singers who are also brain-damaged patients. They play the couple and sing their hearts out, hoping to regain some mental functionality.
Title: Trinity Students Place Top-Three in Louisville Science Fair
Summary: Trinity’s Joey Geddie and Carson Song, both 25 years old, took home the top spots at the Louisville Science Fair. The Rocks, a team of three, snagged one of the coveted at-large bids for Louisville and even won the Health and Safety Award. Talk about a rockin’ team!
Title: A look inside the Boston Museum of Science’s big renovation plans
Summary: The Boston Museum of Science is getting a fresh new look this week, thanks to a major makeover that will transform it into a futuristic wonderland. Meanwhile, over in South Boston, Marian Manor, a cozy nursing home that has been serving the community since 1954, is saying goodbye to its residents and staff. And in Worcester, some teachers are feeling the heat, as the school district plans to cut 163 positions from the budget.

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