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New coalition aims to increase philanthropic funding of basic science	May 10, 2013
Moore-supported researcher Nicole King selected as HHMI investigator Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative / Marine Microbiology Investigator Awards	May 9, 2013
Lab team receives grant to study marine microbes' link to carbon cycle Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Apr. 29, 2013
Geoffrey Diemer and Kenneth Stedman win BioMed Central Research Award Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Apr. 22, 2013
TMT takes step towards construction after approval by the Board of Land and Natural Resources Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Apr. 13, 2013
International effort to support development of world’s biggest telescope gains NSF as planning partner Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Mar. 18, 2013
Keck Observatory completes $4 million adaptive optics fund Science / Program Grants	Mar. 5, 2013
International research collaboration seeks to develop non-invasive quantum electron microscope Science / Program Grants	Feb. 20, 2013
Applications for California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships due 2/28 Science / Program Grants	Feb. 6, 2013
Antarctic lake mission reports historic breakthrough Science / Program Grants	Jan. 28, 2013
Microbiologists eavesdrop on the hidden lives of microbes Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jan. 22, 2013
Raising devils in seclusion Science / Program Grants	Jan. 21, 2013
Deep under Antarctica, looking for signs of life Science / Program Grants	Jan. 14, 2013
New study shows importance of hydrogen as chemosynthetic bacteria's energy source Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jan. 11, 2013
Faulty behavior Science / California Institute of Technology	Jan. 8, 2013
WHOI research projects awarded $5.2 M to support marine microbial research Science / Program Grants	Dec. 27, 2012
Exploring coral reef threats from changing ocean chemistry Science / Program Grants	Dec. 7, 2012
Microscopic indigestion caught in the act Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Dec. 6, 2012
A big boost to BigBOSS Science / Program Grants	Dec. 4, 2012
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation identifies 16 leading scientists to pursue high-risk research in marine microbial ecology Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Dec. 3, 2012
Report backs TMT project Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Dec. 1, 2012
More evidence for an ancient Grand Canyon Science / California Institute of Technology	Nov. 29, 2012
New study to examine ecological tipping points Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Oct. 30, 2012
TMT will take discoveries of stars orbiting the Milky Way's monster black hole to the next level Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Oct. 4, 2012
Unusual symbiosis discovered in marine microorganisms Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Sep. 20, 2012
New video highlights grantee’s work to study coral resilience Science / Program Grants	Sep. 18, 2012
Bringing a complex underground ecology into the lab Science / Plant Science Collaboration with HHMI	Aug. 1, 2012
Scientists to explore hidden realm of microbes, viruses beneath the ocean floor Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jul. 20, 2012
An earthquake in a maze Science / California Institute of Technology	Jul. 19, 2012
Private foundations fund new astronomy tool Science / Program Grants	Jul. 10, 2012
Science needs private support	Jun. 29, 2012
India commits at least $100 million to TMT construction Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Jun. 14, 2012
Scientists uncover evidence of impending tipping point for Earth Science / Program Grants	Jun. 6, 2012
A 'B-12 Shot' for marine algae? Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	May 31, 2012
UC Santa Barbara's Kavli Institute receives two gants to explore interface of physics and biology Science / Program Grants	May 29, 2012
Pacific bluefin tuna carry radioactivity from Japanese power plants accident to California coast Science / Program Grants	May 28, 2012
Caltech researchers gain greater insight into earthquake cycles Science / California Institute of Technology	May 10, 2012
Technology developed at Caltech measures martian sand movement Science / Program Grants	May 9, 2012
Why do people choke when stakes are high? Science / California Institute of Technology	May 9, 2012
Scientists core into Clear Lake to explore past climate change Science / Program Grants	May 3, 2012
Remote exploration of the ocean depths off New Zealand Science / Program Grants	May 1, 2012
HHMI-GBMF investigator elected as new member of the National Academy of Sciences Science / Plant Science Collaboration with HHMI	May 1, 2012
Plant scientists find mechanism that gives plants ‘balance’ Science / Plant Science Collaboration with HHMI	Apr. 23, 2012
TMT submits proposal to NSF for partnership planning Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Apr. 16, 2012
Study shows unified method of speciation in bacteria and sexual eukaryotes Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Apr. 5, 2012
Sampling the Pacific for signs of Fukushima Science / Program Grants	Apr. 2, 2012
New investigator program offers vital support for marine microbial ecology Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Mar. 30, 2012
Some bacteria attack using spring-loaded poison daggers Science / California Institute of Technology	Feb. 27, 2012
Caltech establishes new Chemistry of Cellular Signaling Center Science / California Institute of Technology	Feb. 17, 2012
Ocean microbes changing, but environmental impact is unclear Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Feb. 9, 2012
Scientists coax shy microorganisms to stand out in a crowd Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Feb. 2, 2012
GBMF grantee delivers talk on wind energy technology research Science / California Institute of Technology	Jan. 25, 2012
Marine Microbiology Initiative Grantees Blog about Deep-Sea Research Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jan. 23, 2012
TMT's Jerry Nelson Honored with Franklin Institute Award Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Dec. 19, 2011
GBMF Awards $6 Million for Research Leading to West Coast Earthquake Early Warning System Science / Program Grants	Nov. 29, 2011
Caltech Scientists Point to Link between Missing Synapse Protein and Abnormal Behaviors Science / California Institute of Technology	Nov. 23, 2011
Caltech Named World's Top University in New Times Higher Education Global Ranking Science / California Institute of Technology	Oct. 5, 2011
Psychotherapy for Plankton Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Sep. 29, 2011
ASPB Convenes Leaders to Chart Future of Plant Science Research Science / Plant Science Collaboration with HHMI	Sep. 20, 2011
New Program Boosts Support for Plant Scientists at Critical Time Science / Plant Science Collaboration with HHMI	Jun. 16, 2011
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Leads Expedition to Measure Radioactive Contaminants in Pacific Science / Program Grants	Jun. 2, 2011
UGA Scientists Discover Missing Links in the Biology of Cloud Formation over the Oceans Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	May 11, 2011
MMI-Supported Microscopy Research Profiled in Nature Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Dec. 15, 2010
Ocean Crust Rich with Microbial Life Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Dec. 14, 2010
Science and Engineering Fellowship Candidates Sought for California Legislature	Dec. 1, 2010
Sequencing Project Aims to Uncover New Knowledge about Ocean Microeukaryotes Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Nov. 9, 2010
WHOI Receives Grant for Oceanography Imaging Informatics	Nov. 9, 2010
Ocean Circulation Model Yields New Discovery Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Sep. 29, 2010
Going Green: New Program Provides Vital Support for Plant Scientists	Sep. 29, 2010
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Announces Request for Ideas for Marine Microbiology and Marine Microbial Ecology Research Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Sep. 17, 2010
New View of Tectonic Plates Science / California Institute of Technology	Aug. 26, 2010
Researcher Wins Prestigious International Ecology Institute IRPE Prize Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Aug. 17, 2010
Research into Oregon Coast Hypoxia Featured in Nature Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Aug. 12, 2010
4D Electron Microscopy Featured in August 2010 Scientific American Science / California Institute of Technology	Jul. 30, 2010
Enter the Unseen World of Microbes Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jul. 22, 2010
Simon A. Levin, GBMF Science Advisory Board Member, Receives Margalef Prize	Jul. 19, 2010
Marine Microbiology Principal Investigators Honored with 2010 Ecological Society of America Outstanding Theory Paper Award Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Jun. 30, 2010
UH Board of Regents Approves Thirty Meter Telescope Project on Mauna Kea Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Jun. 28, 2010
India Joins Thirty Meter Telescope Project Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Jun. 25, 2010
Development of 4D Electron Tomography Featured in June 24 Science Science / California Institute of Technology	Jun. 24, 2010
Caltech Researchers Identify Mantle Plume below Southern Africa Science / California Institute of Technology	Jun. 24, 2010
Research by Senior Investigator Dr. David M. Karl and Team Highlighted in Nature Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Jun. 23, 2010
Caltech Researchers and Partners Discover Aseismic Slip as Barrier to Earthquake Propagation in Southern Peru Science / California Institute of Technology	May 5, 2010
New Site Launched to Enable Peer-to-Peer Bioscience Data Sharing Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Apr. 21, 2010
Review of Four-Dimensional Electron Microscopy (4D UEM) in April 9 Science Magazine Science / California Institute of Technology	Apr. 9, 2010
Sampling of Antarctica's Subglacial Lakes Planned for 2011 Science / Program Grants	Mar. 24, 2010
Scientists Identify Mechanism of Encoding Strong Memories Science / California Institute of Technology	Mar. 24, 2010
GBMF Marine Microbiology Investigator Dave Karl and Team Awarded Cozzarelli Prize by National Academy of Sciences Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Mar. 17, 2010
Phytoplankton Diversity: an Ecological Balancing Act Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Mar. 3, 2010
More than One: Long-Reigning Microbe Controlling Ocean Nitrogen Shares the Throne Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Feb. 25, 2010
Caltech Scientists Find First Physiological Evidence of Brain's Response to Inequality Science / California Institute of Technology	Feb. 24, 2010
New Findings from Investigations of Coastal Low-oxygen Habitats Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Feb. 23, 2010
Genome Analysis of Marine Microbe Reveals a Metabolic Minimalist Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Feb. 21, 2010
USC Microbiologist Katrina Edwards Named PI of New NSF Science and Technology Center Science / Program Grants	Feb. 19, 2010
Caltech Scientists Discover Brain Area Responsible for Fear of Losing Money Science / California Institute of Technology	Feb. 8, 2010
California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Fellows Placed in Senate and Assembly Offices Science / Program Grants	Jan. 4, 2010
A Genomic Encyclopedia of Microbes Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Dec. 24, 2009
GBMF Marine Microbiology Investigator Mary Ann Moran Named AAAS Fellow Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Dec. 17, 2009
Caltech Scientists Film Photons with Electrons Science / California Institute of Technology	Dec. 16, 2009
GBMF Principal Investigator Jessica Green Awarded TED Fellowship Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Dec. 14, 2009
A Superbright Supernova That’s the First of Its Kind	Dec. 2, 2009
Science and Engineering Fellowship Candidates Sought for California Legislature	Dec. 1, 2009
China Joins Thirty Meter Telescope Project Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Nov. 17, 2009
Climate: Counting Carbon in the Amazon Science / Andes-Amazon Initiative	Oct. 21, 2009
Caltech Researchers Reveal Unexpected Sources of Nitrogen Fixation Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Oct. 15, 2009
Dead Zones: Mysteries of Ocean Die-Offs Revealed Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Oct. 8, 2009
Scientists get detailed glimpse of chemoreceptor architecture in bacterial cells Science / California Institute of Technology	Sep. 24, 2009
Caltech scientists develop novel use of neurotechnology to solve classic social problem Science / California Institute of Technology	Sep. 10, 2009
Dungeons and Darwins Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Aug. 8, 2009
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs AB573	Aug. 7, 2009
Thirty Meter Telescope Selects Mauna Kea Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Jul. 21, 2009
Broad Institute Launches Marine Phage, Virus, and Virome Sequencing Project Webpage Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	May 18, 2009
Small RNAs Yield Great Amounts of Data from Ocean Microbe Samples Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	May 14, 2009
Genes from Tiny Marine Algae Suggest Unsuspected Avenues for New Research Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Apr. 9, 2009
Yellowstone Volcano Fuels Remarkable Biodiversity Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Mar. 13, 2009
Seeing the small: Heidi Sosik and Rob Olson on their underwater camera Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Feb. 20, 2009
OSU Receives Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to Study Microbes in Hypoxia Zones Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jan. 13, 2009
UH Mānoa Oceanographer Receives $3.79 Million Grant Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jul. 28, 2008
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards Grant for UCSC Ocean Scientist Jonathan Zehr Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jun. 26, 2008
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Renews Support for Marine Microbiology Research at UCSC Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	May 14, 2008
Partnerships of Deep-Sea Methane Scavengers Revealed Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	May 9, 2008
Ambitious Project to Create Genetic Catalog of a Model Ecosystem Gets $5.2 Million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Science / Program Grants	Dec. 6, 2007
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Commits $200 Million Support for Thirty Meter Telescope Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Dec. 5, 2007
Nobel Laureate George Smoot puts prize winnings into new cosmology center at UC Berkeley Science / Program Grants	Dec. 4, 2007
Sensors, Scientists and Streaming Data: Building a New Research Infrastructure for Community-Based Research Networks Science / Program Grants	Dec. 4, 2007
Thirty Meter Telescope Project Receives $15 Million from Moore Foundation Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Aug. 22, 2007
Fedora Commons Awarded $4.9M Grant to Develop Open-Source Software for Building Collaborative Information Communities Science / Program Grants	Aug. 10, 2007
MIT Darwin Project Will Model Ocean Microbes Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Mar. 29, 2007
Caltech, Stanford Researchers Dedicate New X-Ray Molecular Observatory at SSRL Science / California Institute of Technology	Mar. 28, 2007
More than Six Million New Genes, Thousands of New Protein Families, and Incredible Degree of Microbial Diversity Discovered from First Phase of Sorcerer II Global Ocean Sampling Expedition Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Mar. 13, 2007
South Pole Telescope to Help Astrophysicists Learn What Universe is Made of, How It Evolves Science / Program Grants	Feb. 26, 2007
Program that Fosters Open Dialogue around Fishery Management in the Gulf of Maine Gains National Support Environmental Conservation / Marine Conservation Initiative	Nov. 15, 2006
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards $24 Million to Caltech for Three Projects Science / California Institute of Technology	Oct. 20, 2006
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Gives $6.5 Million to Caltech For Research on Solar-Driven Energy Science / California Institute of Technology	Sep. 26, 2006
Clark Receives $644,395 Grant for Biodiversity Research Science / Program Grants	Aug. 21, 2006
Moore Foundation Gives $5.6 Million to Caltech for New Center to Study Cell Regulation Science / California Institute of Technology	Jul. 26, 2006
Leading Department of Energy Genome Scientist to Direct Joint Marine Microbial Metagenomics Cyberinfrastructure Initiative Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Apr. 27, 2006
Sudden Oak Death Introduced to U.S., Study Finds Science / Program Grants	Apr. 20, 2006
UC San Diego Partners with Venter Institute to Build Community Cyberinfrastructure for Advanced Marine Microbial Ecology Research and Analysis Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Jan. 17, 2006
The Rady School & Scripps Institution of Oceanography to Investigate New Dual Degree Program Science / Program Grants	Jan. 28, 2005
$1.2 Million from GBMF Funds Data Analysis Research Science / Program Grants	Nov. 12, 2004
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Gives $25.4 million to Caltech for Nanoscale Systems Initiative Science / California Institute of Technology	Nov. 10, 2004
Award Will Help Unlock Mysteries of One of Earth's Most Important Organisms Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Nov. 8, 2004
Observing the Roiling Earth Science / California Institute of Technology	Oct. 28, 2004
Marine microbes focus of major gift to MIT Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Sep. 21, 2004
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards $2.38 Million for Supernova Research Science / Program Grants	Sep. 21, 2004
Jonathan Zehr Receives Major Award from Moore Foundation for Marine Microbiology Research Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Aug. 9, 2004
UH Manoa Oceanographer Receives $3.85 Million Grant from Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative /	Jul. 26, 2004
IBEA Announces Sorcerer II Expedition, Global Expedition To Sample World's Oceans And Land To Characterize And Understand Microbial Populations Using Environmental DNA Sequencing Science / Marine Microbiology Initiative	Mar. 4, 2004
New Tool for Reading a Molecule's Blueprints Science / California Institute of Technology	Jan. 26, 2004
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Awards $17.5 Million for Thirty Meter Telescope Plans Science / Thirty Meter Telescope	Oct. 16, 2003
Caltech Receives $4 Million Grant for Cryoelectron Microscopy Laboratory Science / California Institute of Technology	Mar. 13, 2003
Public Library of Science to Launch New Free-Access Biomedical Journals with $9 Million Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Science / Program Grants	Dec. 17, 2002
Global Ecology at Carnegie gets $4.26-Million Boost from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Science / Program Grants	Dec. 10, 2002
UC Santa Cruz Receives 9.1 Million Grant to Establish Laboratory for Adaptive Optics to Develop Tools for Astronomers Science / Program Grants	Jan. 18, 2002
Caltech Receives $600 Million in Two Gifts; Largest Academic Donation in History Science / California Institute of Technology	Oct. 29, 2001