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Crossing paths in plants
On Monday 31 March ecologists will meet with molecular biologists at the University of Southampton for the most novel and broad-ranging scientific session of its kind. They will present findings in Session C5/P3 which show that the biochemical pathways which influence a plant's response to stimuli... view more (2003-03-26)

Back Pain Under-recognised In Less-developed Countries
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how lower back pain is a serious and poorly recognised health burden for rural communities in less-developed countries.   view more (2003-01-16)

Historian Reveals Paris not Oxford Street was Favoured by 17th Century Seasonal Shoppers
Rather than the majority of people in the UK buying masses of Christmas presents and fighting through crowds of frantic shoppers, 17th and 18th Century seasonal shopping was reserved for the rich and took place in the New Year, and Paris, not Oxford Street, was favoured by consumers. As part of... view more (2002-12-20)

Tale of two deserts
There is a popular misconception that Middle Eastern deserts were once fertile because the climate was wetter in Roman times and that they lost their fertility because of mismanagement by man. In fact, research by University of Leicester archaeologists, with colleagues from the Universities of... view more (2002-10-28)

Healthy rocks and wildlife farming
The relationship between rocks and our health, and new methods for farming and countryside management to both encourage wildlife and make a profit, are just two of the exciting research projects highlighted in the latest issue of Planet Earth, the quarterly journal of the Natural Environment... view more (2002-10-23)

Eighteen Bear Cubs Leave For Adult Life
This year the brown bear population inhabiting the forests in the vicinity of the town of Tver has been increased by eighteen more bears. The bear population grows up annually thanks to the effort undertaken by Valentin Pazhetnov, Doctor of Biology, and his family. Since 1990 they have been... view more (2002-09-23)

Harvesting Arctic algae
Microorganisms living in the depths of the oceans under conditions unbearable for humans utilize hot springs to produce their energy and substances. Some bacteria and algae feel right at home in the boiling waters of a geyser and others in acid ponds or salt waters. Still others populate glaciers... view more (2002-09-20)

Africa`s deserts are in retreat
AFRICA`S deserts are in retreat. Burkina Faso, one of the West African countries devastated by drought and advancing deserts 20 years ago, is growing greener again - so much so that families who fled to wetter coastal regions are starting to go home. New research confirming this remarkable... view more (2002-09-20)

Decline of house sparrows due to lack of overwinter food
The decline of the house sparrow in rural areas of Britain over the past two decades has possible occurred because of reduced food supplies, leading to localised extinctions, according to a report by Oxford zoologists published tomorrow [29 August 2002] in Nature.   view more (2002-08-28)

Businesses need lasting support too, says new foot and mouth report
A new report urges politicians not to forget rural businesses as they consider the lessons learnt from the devastating foot and mouth crisis. The study (1), by Newcastle University's Centre for Rural Economy, highlights that many small firms are still struggling from the effects of the 2001 foot... view more (2002-07-25)

Sometimes dry soils yield more clouds
Symposium of the American Meteorological Society in Wageningen (The Netherlands) Cloud formation does not always follow beaten tracks. The formation of low clouds during nice weather conditions will normally take place above moist soils. Under specific atmospheric conditions, which can occur in... view more (2002-07-12)

With The World Summit Looming, Lords Report Warns That Scientists Vital To Conservation Are In Danger Of Extinction
Baroness Walmsley will introduce a debate in the House of Lords today on the agenda for the World Summit on Sustainable Development in the light of the report What on Earth? The Threat to the Science Underpinning Conservation by the Science and Technology Committee. The report, published in May... view more (2002-07-12)

Bigger is better when it comes to the G spot
DRUGS such as Viagra should work for some women- especially if they have a big G spot. This spot, famed for producing spectacular orgasms, turns out to be awash with the enzymes that these drugs act on. The term G spot, coined by Ernest Grafenberg in 1950, refers to an area a few centimetres up... view more (2002-07-03)

Invitation to the Media - Rural Affairs Minister Meets Researchers at Royal Show with £30 million Project to Make Farmers both Saviours of UK Manufacturing Industry & Major Carbon Credit Traders
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Margaret Beckett has an unusual engagement at the Royal Show in Warwickshire on 1st July. Despite it being a showcase for farming and the countryside she will be taking time to meet with manufacturing researchers at the University... view more (2002-07-01)

A Roundtable for the Media at PrepCom4: Surviving the Third Millennium:
SE Asia is becoming increasingly vulnerable to global change (e.g. global warming, land-use change, urbanisation and dwindling resources). Will advances in modern technology and governance come to the rescue? This is one of the themes to be discussed by seven experts from a partnership of major... view more (2002-05-24)

SCIENTISTS VITAL TO CONSERVATION IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION WARN LORDS
A House of Lords report launched today urges the UK Government to show renewed commitment to conservation when the Prime Minister leads the delegation to the World Summit in Johannesburg later this year. Baroness Walmsley, chairman of the inquiry, said: "The Government has committed itself to... view more (2002-05-15)

Salmon farming could harm the environment
Fish farming is flourishing at the expense of other marine life TOXIC chemicals used by salmon farms could be killing off tiny animals that are vital to the marine food chain, scientists warn in a confidential report for the British government leaked to New... view more (2002-04-24)

Animal Welfare: European Commission supports research to improve animal breeding and food quality
How are animals fed and treated? In the aftermath of the mad cow and other food scare crises, European consumers are more and more concerned about "farm to fork" food safety and where their food comes from. EU research can help improve animal breeding and living conditions. The European... view more (2002-04-24)

The social care function of farm animals
Farm animals can play a valuable role in the lives of children and adults with psychological problems or a mental handicap. Social care farms and children's farms can improve the quality of their life, as shown by interviews with counsellors and managers of children's farms and social care farmers.... view more (2002-04-22)

Surinamese language Trio demands honesty
The Leiden linguist Eithne Carlin has discovered that the Surinamese indigenous language Trio is particularly accurate with respect to the truth level of statements. Carlin has almost finished a complete written grammar of Trio. The precision of Trio means that it is difficult to accurately... view more (2002-04-18)

Most foot and mouth victims to carry on farming, new study reveals
A new study published today, Monday April 8 2002, has surprisingly revealed that almost all of the farmers in the region worst affected by Britain`s devastating foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak do not intend to leave farming - despite suffering severe financial hardship and extreme emotional... view more (2002-04-05)

Green lanes research
EARLY MORNINGS IN STORE FOR CYCLING BIRD RESEARCHER A RESEARCHER at Staffordshire University will be getting on his bike to search out early birds in the ancient green lanes of Cheshire. Mike Walker, aged 23, from Chester, is to study whether green lanes - sunken routes that criss-cross the British... view more (2002-03-15)

Sir Isaac Newton Visits California
Famous physicist Isaac Newton and astronomer Galileo are visiting Falkirk schools, including California Primary School, to celebrate National Science Week. Actor Peter Joyce will bring the two historical figures to life in performances to over 1700 children as part of the Society of Chemical... view more (2002-03-11)

When will India have fusion power plants?
What role could fusion power plants play in the future energy supply of India - one of the world's most highly populated and rapidly expanding countries? How might India's overall energy requirements develop till the year 2100, what technologies will cover them, and what influence will this have on... view more (2002-03-05)

Cutting Of The Antlers May Be Harmful For Reindeers
The reindeer`s antlers make the beauty and the pride of a male, being a reliable weapon during spring tournaments. In autumn the antlers are no longer needed, so reindeers shed the antlers and grow them up anew in the next season. With the majority of the reindeer types, the male sex hormones... view more (2002-03-04)
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