Новости за 02.12.2015

Last spring I wrote a piece for Nature Chemistry on polysemy — the phenomenon where words take on quite different meanings in different contexts. The iconic chemistry example might be mole (the quantity versus the animal versus the verb1), but there's a long list.

So you might think that when I ran into a homograph2 on Twitter the other day, I'd be alert to the possibility. My first thought when the conversation between two chemists about the insights they find in Messiah showed up in my feed... Читать дальше...

Gavin Newsom Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom picked up a major endorsement for his 2018 campaign for governor Wednesday when the 90,000-member California Nurses Association gave him its blessing at a meeting in Los Angeles. Although the primary election is more than two years away, it wasn’t a hard choice, said Rose Ann DeMoro, executive director of the union. “It was inevitable that we were going to endorse Gavin,” she said. “It was one of the easiest endorsements we have ever made.” The key to the endorsement... Читать дальше...

Winner and runners-up will be announced on 11 December

Do you consider yourself a science geek? Here are 12 amazing jobs for people who want to pursue a career in science.

Find the perfect present for the woman in your life

The conflict between Moscow and Ankara may make it difficult to reach an agreement on a future political settlement in Syria and further diminish the chances of a meaningful anti-terrorism alliance between Russia and the West.

Constance Wu, one of the breakout stars of ABC's sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat," stops by the WSJ Cafe to discuss the show's second season.

The private American companies battling it out for a $3.5 billion NASA contract have one last chance to successfully launch their spacecrafts before a decision is made in January.

Take the season through the nose without paying for it through the nose

There are over 200 types of common cold viruses

What are the economic impacts of zoning? William Fischer is author of Zoning Rules! The Economics of Land Use Regulation.

Industrial Chemical Ltd. has adopted a UHF system from CoreRFID to manage its reusable containers, helping the manufacturer to save money and meet environmental regulations.

The holiday shopping season for the year has already started, and I’m sure all of you are busy purchasing gifts for your near and dear ones. However, those looking for a gift for their golfer friend or family member may need a lot of gift ideas. It is no secret that most of the golfers tend to be extremely particular about their golfing gear, clubs, shoes, etc. Based on our experience, we have come up with a list that may help you opt for the best gift for a golfer. Instead of purchasing generic golf balls... Читать дальше...