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NASA Commentator Brandi Dean talks with Dr. Vic Cooley, the lead increment scientist for the International Space Station #39;s Expeditions 41 and 42, about the Fruit Fly Lab experiment that arrived...
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Nanomedicine has been developing rapidly in recent years, particularly in the development of novel nano tools for medical diagnosis and treatment. For instance, a new trend is becoming prevalent in developing nanosystems for simultaneous tumor diagnosis and therapy.
This requires high versatility of the nanocarriers with multiple functionalities of cell targeting, drug storage, optical imaging, and effective means of treatment such as magnetic and photothermal hyperthermia, photodynamic therapy, and drug release via various intelligent mechanisms (pH, temperature, and biochemical variations in the tumor environment).
A new terminology "theranosics" has been frequently used and applied in pre-clinical research and trials. A nanosystem can simultaneously achieve both cell targeted in vivo imaging and photothermal treatment of cancer. While achieving concurrent high spatial and temporal resolution of the lesions via cell targeting; special non-evasive treatments are implemented at the same time by various means, such as localized drug release, hyperthermia, and photo-thermal therapy.
Inspired by these challenging problems in biomedical fields, the development of the nanotechnologies will be the key in addressing some of the critical issues in medicine, especially in early cancer diagnosis and treatment.
In this book published by World Scientific, Bio-inspired Nanomaterials and Devices summarizes the most recent developments in nanomaterials, biotechnology, and medical diagnosis and therapy in a comprehensive fashion for researchers from diverse fields of chemistry, materials science, physics, engineering, biology, and medicine. Not only does the book touch up on the most fundamental topics of nanoscience, but also deal with critical clinical issues of translational medicine.
The book is written in a straightforward and tutorial fashion, typically suitable for technical non-specialists. All chapters are written by active researchers in frontier research of nanobiomedicine. This book will provide timely and useful information for the progress of nanomaterials and biomedical applications.
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The Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation has selected Colonel Robert D. Cabana, director of NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida, former NASA astronaut on four space shuttle missions, and retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, to receive the 2015 National Space Trophy on April 24, 2015 in Houston, Texas.
Rodolfo Gonzlez, president of the RNASA Foundation said, "The Foundation is overwhelmed with the number of nominators that came forward with a submittal for Col. Cabana. We are pleased the board of advisors' selected him, and look forward to honoring him at the 2015 RNASA Space Awards Gala."
Cabana was nominated by Dr. Ellen Ochoa, director, NASA Johnson Space Center, Mr. Michael L. Coats, former director, NASA Johnson Space Center, and Dr. Michael D. Griffin, former NASA administrator, and chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), Schafer Corporation, for his exceptional leadership and executive guidance in leading the evolution of the NASA Kennedy Space Center as the world's premier multi-user spaceport in support of NASA's exploration goals.
Rick Hieb, vice-president of Lockheed Martin Civil Programs, also nominated Cabana, for outstanding leadership, commitment, vision and public service benefiting Americas security and our Nations human space exploration program.
John Zarrella said, I have known Bob for decades while I was covering the U.S. Space Program for CNN. During those years it became very evident, very quickly that no one cared more about the successes of the program. No one hurt more over the failures. And no one had greater hope about the future.
And Elliot Holokauahi Pulham, chief executive officer of Space Foundation said I can think of no one more deserving of the 2015 National Space Trophy than Bob Cabana.
Cabana said, I am extremely honored to be receiving the National Space Trophy. The previous awardees are my heroes, and it means so much to me that the board considered me worthy to be among them."
Cabana currently is serving as the tenth director of Kennedy, the primary United States launch site that has been used for every NASA human space flight since 1968. In this role, Cabana manages all NASA facilities and activities at Kennedy, leading a team of civil service and contractor personnel who operate and support numerous space programs and projects. He has been instrumental in ensuring the successful transition from the space shuttle and establishing the center as a true multi-user spaceport of the future.
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Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance
Sure, you've heard of (and might even be Twitter-stalking) Elon Musk and Richard Branson, but you're likely not familiar with one of their most influential peers.
Tory Bruno is CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture of aerospace giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin. The combined effort was created in 2006 and has since essentially been the go-to contractor when the U.S. government needs to get something into space.
Long seen as a de facto monopoly for U.S. space launches, ULA has been facing increased competitive pressure from SpaceX in recent years, resulting in a 2014 restructuring that brought in Bruno (a 30-year Lockheed veteran) to help reduce launch costs by as much as 50 percent.
While SpaceX and Virgin Galactic get most of the public's attention when it comes to privatized space flight, Bruno is working to raise the image of the more established ULA. One of the most interesting and visible ways he's doing that is by getting personally involved in Twitter.
Bruno's tweets range from real-time launch updates and proud recaps of successful missions to taking jabs at competitors and chatting cordially with an account called @FakeToryBruno.
Before we get to our brief chat with Bruno about the potential he sees in social media, here are a few of our favorite Twitter moments:
We reached out to Bruno to find out why he'd gotten onto Twitter and what he's thought of the experience and benefits so far. Here's our quick Q&A:
Adweek: You look like you're having a lot of fun on Twitter. You don't seem to mind engaging critics or competitors, and you're surprisingly sassy for an aerospace exec. What was your goal in getting on Twitter? Has that goal evolved as you've gotten more active?
Tory Bruno: I am a newcomer to social media. I find this medium very exciting. It has the potential to reach so many people almost instantly. My goals were simply to let the space enthusiast community become aware that this great company, the world's premier launch provider, ULA, was out there. My goal has evolved to also giving my employees a voice. We have a lot to say about the future of space.
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The Parson Red Heads - Crying Days Are Over (Live at Doug Fir 01/17/2015)
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The couple posed with each other on the red carpet prior to the ceremony at London's O2, where both The Voice UK and This Morning - of which the stars have been involved - are nominated.
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The Saturdays' stunner Rochelle, 25, opted for maximum glamour in the form of show-stopping red gown, complete with dramatic, and equally, plunging neckline.
The long number came complete with train and fishtail design, which made the most of the mother-of-one's enviably slim figure.
The TV star polished off her attire with a chunky silver necklace and neat up 'do, while ex-JLS crooner Marvin, 29, stuck to a black tie and coordinated suit.
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No doubt the pair are hoping that the ITV1 show, which they have previously co-hosted together, will pick up the award for best daytime programme.
Meanwhile singing contest The Voice, which Marvin also presents, is up for best talent show against Britain's Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing and The X Factor.
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Dwarf Planet Cereas Weird Bright Spot 01/19/2015
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Kelly astronaut twins to participate in year-long NASA experiments
Astronaut Scott Kelly will try something no American has ever done before, while his twin, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, spends the mission on Earth. As NASA looks towards an eventual three-year...
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NASA Probe Studies Dwarf Planet, Future Missions Uncertain
As a NASA probe nears the dwarf planet Ceres, the agency #39;s ability to continue such missions under the new Congress is uncertain. Follow Sebastian Martinez: http://www.twitter.com/sebastiansings...
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E46 M3 MSRH CW NASA TTB Jan 2015
NASA TTB @ MSRH, Jan 18, 2015 1st Lap - 1:40.805 - TTB Track Record 2nd Lap - Trying to go faster and got a bit too greedy in the carousel.
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State of the Union and NASA
President Obama recognizes NASA and Astronaut Scott Kelly at 2015 State of the Union Address. http://www.nasa.gov/content/one-year-crew.
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State of the Union and Climate Change
President Obama recognizes climate change as an immediate risk. Find out more from NASA #EarthRightNow http://www.nasa.gov/content/earth-right-now.
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NASA Releases New Images of Dwarf Planet Ceres
NASA has released new images of the dwarf planet Ceres. The space agency #39;s Dawn spacecraft is scheduled to reach the orbit of Ceres on March 6, 2015. Photo: NASA Subscribe to the WSJ channel...
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Pluto and the Solar System: A hangout with NASA and PBS LearningMedia
We are going to Pluto this year for the first time with the New Horizons mission! How do you bring your science students along for the ride, and what updates and changes await your Solar System...
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NASA's Langley Researcher Center will unveil its new seven-ton, two-story tall composite materials robot to the media and research community Monday, Jan. 26.A number of dignitaries and industry officials are expected to attend the ISAAC (Integrated Structural Assembly of Advanced Composites) commissioning including Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Acting Deputy Associate Administrator Robert Pearce and NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate Associate Administrator Michael Gazarik.News media are invited to the ceremony to see the ISAAC robot in action, Monday, Jan. 26, starting at 10 a.m. Interested media should contact Kathy Barnstorff at (757) 864-9886 or kathy.barnstorff@nasa.gov
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PASADENA, Calif. Ashwin Vasavada knows he has some pretty big shoes to fill.
Vasavada is the newly appointed project scientist for NASA's Mars rover Curiosity, in charge of a team of nearly 500 researchers spread around the globe. He succeeds John Grotzinger, who steered Curiosity to some big finds over the past few years including the discovery that Mars could have supported microbial life in the ancient past.
"It's a big step to lead this large team; there's nobody else anymore. The buck stops with me," Vasavada told Space.com with a wry chuckle. "The pace of success and scientific achievement have been so great that it makes one a bit nervous about keeping it up!" [Curiosity's Biggest Discoveries (So Far)]
The car-size Curiosity rover landed on Mars in August 2012 under Grotzinger's leadership. Vasavada who's based at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) here in Pasadena was a deputy project scientist until now.
In that role, Vasavada had focused on science operations. He has worked on Curiosity's $2.5 billion mission formally known as the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) for more than a decade and knows the rover and its subsystems like few others.
"I had focused very strongly on operations in the last few years. Making sure that everything operated smoothly took up the bulk of my time," he said. "You have to 'feed' the rover every day, and it's an incredibly complex process, analyzing the data and working with the engineers to maximize the science returns. There are a hundred questions every day and potential problems to keep in check. "
Generally speaking, the project scientist facilitates the work of Curiosity's nine principal investigators (PIs). Each PI is attached to an instrument onboard the rover. [A 'Curiosity' Quiz: How Well Do You Know NASA's Newest Mars Rover?]
"John had been doing a lot of the data-analysis side, keeping track of all the different things that people were working on and prompting them to pursue different lines of research," said Vasavada, who has a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). "He made sure that collaboration was occurring and managed interactions between team members. I'll be doing a lot more of that now."
A 'Curiosity' Quiz: How Well Do You Know NASA's New...
NASA's Curiosity rover the centerpiece of NASA's $2.5 billion Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission landed on Mars Aug. 5. How much do you know about Curiosity and its mission?
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