Great day as ERAscience, CNSI UCLA (California NanoSystems Institute) and Univision, collaborate to bring fun, hands on science experience to 30,000 kids and their parents at Univision's 2016 Feria de Educacion held at Cal State Northridge University Satuday October 15th.
2016 Univision Feria de Educación Science Fair
Industry News
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Expert Insights
- After a Civil Rights Complaint, Chicago Built Largest Air Monitoring Network in the U.S.As extreme heat worsens pollution, a network of 277 monitors will identify pollution hot spots.Read more on E360 →
- The Loss of Glaciers Is Inflicting a Spiritual Toll on Indigenous PeopleIn mountain regions from the Andes to the Himalayas, Indigenous people see the retreat of glaciers as a sign that they have lost the favor of their gods or ancestors.Read more on E360 →
- In East Africa, a Controversial Oil Project Is Poised for ProductionDespite years of opposition, a 900-mile crude oil pipeline through East Africa is about to be completed, and its environmental and social risks are coming into focus. Campaigners in Uganda and abroad are making a final push to halt the project before the oil starts to flow.Read more on E360 →
- Like Humans, Mediterranean Sperm Whales Have Their Own DialectsMuch like human languages, the vocalizations of sperm whales evolve over time, as disparate populations of whales develop distinct dialects. A new study shows how an isolated population of sperm whales in the eastern Mediterranean developed its own dialect based on vocalizations used by other whales.Read more on E360 →
- Europe Hit by Another Record Heat WaveEurope is sweltering through an intense heat wave that is setting temperature records in the U.K. and France. It comes on the heels of another record heat wave in May.Read more on E360 →