Jordan Kern, assistant professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University, will be speaking at the first Sigma Xi Pizza Lunch of 2021. The discussion will explore how drought, electric...
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Researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus package up their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells. The findings open up the possibility that drugs or anti-viral agents can be developed that would stop...
source: University of Leeds via ScienceDaily
For the first time, astronomers have definitively spotted a flaring magnetar in another galaxy.
These ultra-magnetic stellar corpses were thought to be responsible for some of the highest-energy explosions in the nearby universe....
source: Science News
New discoveries by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and The Pennsylvania State University could potentially produce clean water at a lower cost. The team of researchers were able to solve a difficult problem that has puzzled scientist for years.
source: National Science Foundation
North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 North Carolina STEM Policy Fellowship. The 12-month fellowship has a total monetary value of $54,500. Applications are due by 8:00 a.m. eastern time on Monday, March 8, 2021.
source: North Carolina State University
A new podcast hosted by Jordan Anderson named The Science for All Podcast explores how science communicators are making science more reflexive, equitable, and engaging to audiences.
source: American Scientist
Multitasking is commonly known as an impressive time saving skill, but our working memory can only manage one job at a time, so efforts to split concentration eventually backfire.
source: American Scientist

Students are invited to submit an abstract for the Student Research...
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A free virtual discussion entitled Bio-inspired Bio Control: Robotic Reptiles and Slithering Servomotors will be held virtually at 6:00 p.m. eastern time on January 28, 2021. The presentation will be given by University of Akron assistant...
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Sigma Xi congratulates physicist and member Thomas A. Searles for receiving the inaugural Joseph A. Johnson III Award for Excellence. Searles was recognized for his work mentoring young black physicists to pursue innovative optics and quantum research.
source: American Institute of Physics
Did your dues expire when Fiscal Year 2020 ended on June 30? Renew your active membership, affiliate status, or explorer status now to continue benefits, such as your subscription to American Scientist magazine. Thank you to everyone who already renewed.
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Would you like to see greater diversity in the Society's leadership? Do you know someone who would be a great leader? Sigma Xi relies on its members to nominate individuals they believe will provide a diverse representation of the membership and serve the Society well....
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Recognize your Sigma Xi colleagues for their extraordinary service to the Society and contributions...
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Sigma Xi President Sonya T. Smith reflects on the success of the 2020 virtual Sigma Xi Annual Meeting...
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A free virtual seminar entitled Alzheimer's Disease: Chemical Causes and Prevention will be held virtually at 5:30 p.m. mountain time on January 28. Professor emeritus of Chemistry at University of Calgary Arvi Rauk will be presenting on the topic. The event is co-sponsored...
source: University of Calgary