Topic: Hunter College
The A(H1N1) virus behind the swine flu outbreak pales in comparison with fearsome pathogens that kill millions of people worldwide each year, experts said. Seasonal flu strikes 57,000 to 96,000 people a week in the world, leaving in its wake 4,800 to 9,600 dead, according to the World Health Organization. In comparison, the A(H1N1 ...
When mostly minority college students being groomed for careers in mental health-related research convene in Washington D.C. early next month, a program to promote diversity in the scientific workforce will mark a quarter century of progress. The Career Opportunities In Research (COR) program, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is ...
The Dow Jones drops below 8,000 points for the first time in five years, while consumer prices fall 1 percent, raising the threat of deflation. [NY Times] Joe Ardizzone—Willets Point’s only homeowner—rallies local businesses to fight Bloomberg’s redevelopment plan. [City Room] Hunter College study shows cyclists break traffic laws. Nah, really? [City Room] The Gramercy ...
