On tour of federal agencies, first lady Michelle Obama praises Energy Department employees
First lady praises employees at Energy Department Analysis: White House, Democrats set sights on winning over doctors in health care battleWASHINGTON — In the special interest war over health care, the White House and congressional Democrats have the nation’s drug makers and hospitals generally on their side; the insurance industry, not so much. Bill Gates pushes for more focus, advancements in agriculture to help hungry, poor in AfricaDES MOINES, Iowa — The world can make huge strides in reducing hunger and poverty by helping the world’s poorest farmers become more productive, Microsoft Inc. co-founder Bill Gates said Thursday. Americans Ostrom and Williamson win Nobel economics prize, Ostrom 1st female winnerWASHINGTON — Elinor Ostrom became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in economics, honored along with fellow American Oliver Williamson on Monday for analyzing economic governance — the rules by which people exercise authority in companies and economic systems. Last ‘09 Nobel, economics prize may honor time-tested research or new thinking on consumersSTOCKHOLM — As the globe grapples with the problem of greenhouse gases and tries to restore the battered economy to health, research into the economics of climate change or the key to what truly makes consumers tick could be contenders for this year’s Nobel prize in economics. Speculation run high as economics winds up 2009 Nobel prize announcementsSTOCKHOLM — As the globe grapples with the problem of greenhouse gases and tries to restore the battered economy to health, research into the economics of climate change or the key to what truly makes consumers tick could be contenders for this year’s Nobel prize in economics. Answers to some of your questions about the president’s Nobel Peace Prize surpriseWhy did President Barack Obama win the Nobel Prize? Does it have something to do with Afghanistan? Is the Nobel meant to reward accomplishments, or encourage future actions? What will the president do with the big cash prize? Israeli woman, Americans potential Nobel chemistry winnersSTOCKHOLM — If Nobel judges are looking to improve the balance of women winning the chemistry prize, Israeli scientist Ada Yonath could be a strong candidate when the award is announced Wednesday. A list of recent Nobel Prize in chemistry winnersRecent winners of the Nobel Prize in chemistry, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation: European Commission wants total overhaul of research policy to close gap with US, othersBRUSSELS — European authorities and industry must increase funding for scientific research and improve cooperation to try to close the technology gap with the United States, the European Commission said Tuesday. Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physics through 2008Recent winners of the Nobel Prize in physics, and their research, according to the Nobel Foundation: 5 years after private spacecraft wins X Prize, space tourism has yet to take to flightLOS ANGELES — When a private spaceship soared over California to claim a $10 million prize, daredevil venture capitalist Alan Walton was 68 and thought he’d soon be on a rocket ride of his own. 5 years after private spacecraft plans win X Prize, space tourism have yet to take to flightLOS ANGELES — When a private spaceship soared over California to claim a $10 million prize, daredevil venture capitalist Alan Walton was 68 and thought he’d soon be on a rocket ride of his own. Facts about next week’s Nobel Prize announcementsThe winners of the 2009 Nobel Prizes will be announced in the next two weeks, starting with the medicine prize on Monday. Here are some brief explanations of how the award winners are picked and announced. Bar brawl study, bra that converts into gas masks among winners of the 2009 Ig Nobel awardsBOSTON — Can’t get milk from a cow? Try calling her Bessie or Buttercup. 5 scientists honored for life-saving leukemia treatment, research in creating stem cellsNEW YORK — Five scientists have won prestigious research awards for developing a life-saving leukemia treatment and for advances in “reprogramming” DNA, which led to a new kind of stem cell. A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugAgricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the “green revolution,” died Saturday at his home in Dallas at age 95. Here is a look at some of the honors he received: Tufts University receives $40m gift from inventor to promote leadership in engineering fieldBOSTON — Tufts University’s School of Engineering has received a $40 million gift from Bernard Gordon, a prominent inventor and founder of Analogic Corp. Neuroscientist, chemist and humanities scholars awarded 2009 Balzan prizesMILAN — Discoveries on human memory and the development of a solar panel that imitates the workings of plants were among the achievements that earned four researchers Balzan prizes on Monday. White House statements on the 16 recipients of the Presidential Medal of FreedomStatements from the White House on the 16 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which President Barack Obama awarded on Wednesday: American engineers who developed e-mail, mobile telephone win prestigious Spanish prizeMADRID — Two American engineers who were instrumental in developing e-mail and mobile phones on Wednesday won one of Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias awards for revolutionizing the way people communicate. Mexican university wins Spanish Prince of Asturias awardMADRID — The National Autonomous University of Mexico has been awarded Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities. AP News in Brief |
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