Science News RoundUp: December 2017

Here is the science news, relating to George Mason University and the College of Science for the month of December 2017: 

Mason scientists develop nanotechnology-based urine test that could lead to early TB detection
December 18: via Financial Express
December 16: via Healio 
December 15: via AXIOS
December 13: via College of Science

December 12

Faculty & Staff Accolades: November 2017
View the faculty and staff accolades for the month of November 2017.

December 6
NASA is going beyond Pluto, says Mason Scientist
Michael Summers discusses what NASA’s New Horizon’s ship might find beyond Pluto.

December 3
Mason study warns boaters of Humpback whales
Environmental Science and Policy PhD student Danielle Brown’s study shows and increase in whale sightings.

Class Notes

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