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Missoula naturalist teaches wildlife biology to Colstrip kids with tech company’s help – The Missoulian

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

Teachers is rural elementary schools in Montana often dont have the time and resources to provide their students with specific, in-depth, scientific lessons on subjects like ecology and wildlife biology. But thanks to the work of a technology company and a Missoula nonprofit, 42 fourth-graders at Pine Butte Elementary in Colstrip were immersed in an hour-long intellectual adventure on Thursday, discovering how animals adapt to a winter climate, even though the teacher was 465 miles away in Missoula. The Montana Natural History Center in Missoula employs a naturalist, Amy Howie, as an Interactive Distance Education Coordinator to conduct virtual science classes for kids in Rapelje, Lincoln, Colstrip and Helmville. Howie, who worked as a science teacher for many years, said the kids are exposed to a curriculum that they wouldnt otherwise get. This is totally new to them, she said. They love it because its something new and even though this is new to them, they still know the tech part. So they interact very well. The MNHC partnered with Vision Net, a technology company with offices in Great Falls, Missoula and Billings, to set up the video conferencing platform. Essentially, Howie stands in a green room complete with light … Continue reading →

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Biology junior runs for Mansfield City Council – UTA The Shorthorn

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

Emery Betts isnt satisfied with simply going to school. The 22-year-old biology junior is running for Mansfield City Council place 7. So many things can be changed, Betts said. I want to serve the community. He said he wants people to know there are many things that can be done at the local level to enact change. He will be the youngest city councilor, if elected, to serve in Mansfield. Betts said he would like to focus on the gas well provisions, possible term limits for council members and the districting process. I want to show that your voice does matter, Betts said. He said his family and friends have encouraged his campaign and have been a great support system. Mark Scheldberg, Bettss best friend and roommate, is one of Bettss campaign advisers. Scheldberg said he offers advice and his opinions on campaign strategy. He isnt just helping his friend, he said, but hes supporting a candidate he believes will succeed. He is committed to fulfilling the position representing the people, Scheldberg said. He isnt in it for the power. Indivisible DFW, a volunteer-based organization for local candidates, has shown support for Bettss campaign, said Jay Malone, Indivisible DFW steering … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Poetry: Biology Class – Teton Valley News

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

When we were high school sophomores, we took biology. The class was long and boring, right before psychology. Mr. Garrett was our teacher and had taught for many years. Hed taught some of our dads and was respected by his peers. One day in Mr. Garretts class, we cut up big dead bugs. Grasshoppers, I think they were, preserved in gallon jugs. They smelled of strong formaldehyde that made our noses run. And cuz some of us were knuckleheads, we had to have some fun. I looked at Jackson sitting there. I turned to him and said, Ill give you five whole dollars if youll eat that insects head. He said, Ill do one better, and I promise it for sure. Ill eat the whole darn grasshopper for fifteen dollars more. That made it twenty dollars, and to us that was a bunch. But I had to see a person eat an arthropod for lunch. So we gathered up the twenty from the six of us, in all. We handed it to Jackson, and now it was his call. He took the twenty dollar bills and wound them in a roll. Then he chomped down on the hoppers head. I … Continue reading →

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Global Bioinformatics Market Boosted by Advancements in Genetics; to Reach US$9.1 Bn by 2018 – Digital Journal

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

This press release was orginally distributed by SBWire Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/10/2017 -- The global bioinformatics market is expected to be valued at US$9.1 bn by the end of 2018. It is shown to expand at a positive CAGR in a research report released by Transparency Market Research. The report, titled "Global Bioinformatics Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020," talks about the key factors that have and will influence this market for the given forecast period. Browse Full Global Bioinformatics Market (By Platforms, Tools and Services and By Applications: Preventive Medicine, Molecular Medicine, Gene Therapy Drug Development and Others) - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020 Report at @ http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/bioinformatics-market.html Get Free Sample Research Report: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php?flag=S&rep_id=656 Bioinformatics is the management of information generated from R&D efforts combined under biopharmaceuticals, life sciences, and biotechnology. It applies computer technology to compile and store the data, which can later be analyzed and integrated with other biological and genetic data. The key reason for the foundation as well as the proliferation of the global bioinformatics market is the massive amounts of data generated in the Human Genome Project. This data … Continue reading →

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Now you can build your own bio-bot – ScienceBlog.com (blog)

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

Ill bet you dont have one of these at home. For the past several years, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been developing a class of walking bio-bots powered by muscle cells and controlled with electrical and optical pulses. Now, Rashid Bashirs bioengineering research group is sharing the recipe for the current generation of bio-bots. Their how-to paper is the cover article in Nature Protocols. The protocol teaches every step of building a bio-bot, from 3D printing the skeleton to tissue engineering the skeletal muscle actuator, including manufacturers and part numbers for every single thing we use in the lab, explained Ritu Raman, now a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Bioengineering and first author of the paper, A modular approach to the design, fabrication, and characterization of muscle-powered biological machines. This protocol is essentially intended to be a one-stop reference for any scientist around the world who wants to replicate the results we showed in our PNAS 2016 and PNAS 2014 papers, and give them a framework for building their own bio-bots for a variety of applications, Raman said. As stated in the Nature Protocols paper, Biological machines consisting of cells and biomaterials have the potential … Continue reading →

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ABC renews Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder – EW.com

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

EW.com ABC renews Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder EW.com Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder continue to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and wanting more, says ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey of the Shonda Rhimes-produced trio. I'm thrilled to bring back these ... 'Grey's Anatomy' Renewed for Season 14, 'Scandal' for Season 7 ...Variety 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' 'How to Get Away With Murder' RenewedHollywood Reporter 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal' Picked Up for New SeasonsEntertainment Tonight TVbytheNumbers -wnep.com -E! Online all 45 news articles » More here: ABC renews Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder - EW.com … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LI pain train: Anatomy of Falcons' collapse – NFL.com

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

I never thought I'd live to see a loss as crushing as the Packers' 28-22 heartbreaker against the Seahawks in the 2014 NFC Championship Game. Then Super Bowl LI happened. Back when Aaron Rodgers and Co. failed to close out Seattle, I viewed it as -- when factoring in the stakes and the degree of difficulty necessary to blow it -- the worst playoff loss in NFL history. The day after the game, I wrote a piece breaking down the eight plays that doomed the Packers. I'll run that exercise back for the 2016 Falcons. If Atlanta has a favorable outcome in any of the situations below, they probably have a Lombardi Trophy right now. A warning that this is not for the faint of heart. We learned Wednesday that Falcons defensive coordinator Richard Smith would not return in his role with the team next season. It was a reminder of how savage pro football can be as a business. Three days earlier, Smith was pitching the coordinator equivalent of a perfect game, holding Tom Brady and the Patriots to a measly field goal midway through the third quarter. And now the Pats were opting to go for it on … Continue reading →

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Maggie Finally Gets the Spotlight on Grey's Anatomy and It's a Giant Bummer – Cosmopolitan.com

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

When I found out that Maggie's mother was going to show up on Grey's Anatomy, I was a little sulky about it at first. Why is Grey's always trotting out new guest stars? Why do the characters we've fallen in love with disappear forever? I know the answer to that second question is, "Because a whole bunch of them are dead and a few more of their performers are dead to Shonda." Still, it's a little bittersweet to meet Maggie's mom when who I'd really love to see again are family members like Derek's mother or sister or ex-wife. Or Teddy! Or Mama Burke. And the list goes on and on. I am 100% aware that this is almost entirely Trump-induced "Sure wish things were the way they used to be!" melancholy, but I stand by it. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below That said, I ended up liking Maggie's mother, Diane, just fine, and not just because she's played by the inimitable LaTanya Richardson Jackson. It's always exciting to learn a little more about Maggie, who I still feel like I only know between three to five facts about, in spite of the fact that this is her third season … Continue reading →

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'Winter is coming' on 'Grey's Anatomy': Bailey replaces Meredith with Kepner? – Screener

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

Screener 'Winter is coming' on 'Grey's Anatomy': Bailey replaces Meredith with Kepner? Screener While no one would usually compare Grey's Anatomy to Game of Thrones they're two pretty um, drastically different shows Thursday's (Feb. 9) episode gave a big wink to the HBO megahit when Stephanie Edwards (Jerrika Hinton) aptly announces, ... Original post: 'Winter is coming' on 'Grey's Anatomy': Bailey replaces Meredith with Kepner? - Screener … Continue reading →

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Inside the Linguistic Anatomy of the Perfect Trump Insult – New York Magazine

Posted: Published on February 11th, 2017

Ad will collapse in seconds CLOSE February 10, 2017 02/10/2017 12:10 p.m. By Drake Baer Share Donald Trump may hate his new job and be surprised to find hes not a dictator, but he is delivering on one campaign promise: innovation. At least in swearing. The embattled new president is something of a muse for political obscenity. Consider the curious case of shit-gibbon, chronicled by linguist par excellence Ben Zimmer, in a new post at Strong Language, a sweary blog about swearing. The expletive exploded this week thanks to Pennsylvania state senator Daylin Leach. The public servant took umbrage when Trump joked of destroying the career of a Texas state senator who wanted to curb the police practice of asset forfeiture. Hey @realDonaldTrump I oppose civil asset forfeiture too! Leach tweeted. Why dont you try to destroy my career you fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon! The response to the tweet has been beyond anything I could have imagined, the lawmaker said Thursday. Though loofa-faced is a gem, the operative word here is shit-gibbon. Zimmer, doing the Lords work, traces the insults trajectory. Where could Leach have alighted upon such a life-affirming insult? Why, naturally, the land of curses: Scotland. As you may … Continue reading →

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