Tag: science
Top 7 Bugs to Find in Texas: Expert Recommendations
Birders and insect enthusiasts alike enjoy spotting rare and unusual species. In Texas, there are many fascinating bugs to discover, according to Texas A&M...
Texas Legislature’s Potential Impact on Dementia Research Hub
Texas is looking to become a leader in dementia research with the introduction of a new state-funded initiative called the Dementia Prevention Research Institute...
Round Rock ISD Student Wins Prestigious National STEM Award
Samvith Mahadevan, a student at Canyon Vista Middle School in Central Texas, recently won a prestigious national STEM award for his innovative project aimed...
Mini Hearts Sent to Space for Research Project: Texas Standard Nov. 12, 2024
Today on Texas Standard, we have a variety of stories to discuss from different parts of the Lone Star State.First off, the Texas Supreme...
Studying Microgravity Effects on Astronauts Through ‘Mini Hearts’ in Space
A recent research project has entered a new phase as tiny artificial heart-tissue structures, known as cardiac organoids, were sent to the International Space...
Exploring the Potential of Psychedelics for Mental Health Treatment
Illicit drugs as medicine have been gaining attention in recent years, with medical marijuana being a prominent example. However, the potential for therapeutic drug...
Reflecting on 40 Years of Service: Former Dallas County Chief Medical Examiner’s Journey
Former Dallas County Chief Medical Examiner, Jeffrey Barnard, recently reflected on his 40 years of service before retiring from his position. At 69 years...
Exploring the Consequences of a World without Language in ‘The Naming Song’
Imagine a world where all words have vanished and all meaning has disappeared. Borders no longer exist, and chaos reigns. In this new reality,...
The first Russian test-system diagnostics COVID-19 animals
In Russia developed the first test-system for diagnostics of the causative agent, a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 animals. It was created on the basis of the Federal centre for animal health fgbi ARRIAH
Oil struggling to survive: before the crisis, only a few barrels
Late in the evening of 12 April (outside of signing of this number in print), the energy Ministers of the OPEC countries+ will hold a new videoconferencia – apparently, for the final initialling of the text of the agreement on joint reduction in the production of "black gold". In Russia, many industry experts believe that, without this agreement, the domestic producers would have to cut the power in half. Now the barrel there is every chance that his price went back to the bar at $40, maybe even higher. So the cost of the "barrel" will help the domestic budget go a year without "holes" that need to be close from the reserve funds. However, for the oil industry, revenues from which fill about half of the Treasury, and the contract threatens to decline by 15%.