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Royal Entomological Society Awards For The Best Entomological Publications
The Royal Entomological Society have established a series of awards for the best papers published in their six scientific journals over the preceding two years. The winners are decided by the Editors and Editorial Board of each of three journals each year. This year the journals selected are: Agricultural and Forest Entomology - The following... view more... (2002-06-20)
Pesticide build-up could lead to poor honey bee health
Honey bees industriously bring pollen and nectar to the hive, but along with the bounty comes a wide variety of pesticides, according to Penn State researchers. view more (2008-08-19)
Agriculture Can Be Managed From Outer Space
The first attempt in the Russian Federation to utilize contemporary information technologies for efficient farm production management has been made. The decision-making support system for agricultural enterprises is being tested at a private agricultural farm in the Orenburg Province. Information technologies, which formerly served solely space... view more... (2003-08-15)
Impact of Floods on Soils
A recent study conducted in the Midwestern United States examined the effects of harsh wet conditions on both cultivated and uncultivated soils, vastly advancing the knowledge of water's effects on aggregation. view more (2009-04-09)
Chemicals - The REACH System: What does it mean for Research? Press Event
Do you know how many different chemicals your body is exposed to in your every-day life? On 1st December 2003, European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin will sponsor a workshop on the scientific and technical aspects of the new EU Chemicals Legislation, with its new system for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH),... view more... (2003-11-18)
Queen's scientists discover eco-friendly wood dissolution
Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have discovered a new eco-friendly way of dissolving wood using ionic liquids that may help its transformation into popular products such as bio fuels, textiles, clothes and paper. view more (2009-05-21)
Exalted status for the humble earthworm
In the week following the Earth Summit in Johannesburg, international attention will be focused on Cardiff and the ecological importance of earthworms in temperate and tropical ecosystems. Considered sacred by Cleopatra, earthworms undoubtedly promote the sustainability of soils. The earthworm's status as one of the world's most crucial organisms... view more... (2002-08-28)
Tiny pest-eating insect fights fruit flies
Farmers and vineyard owners have a new weapon in their pest management arsenal. A commonly used parasitoid, or parasitic insect that kills its host, has proven to be quite effective in the control of fruit flies in vineyards. view more (2007-12-07)
Opto-electronic nose sniffs out toxic gases
Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp that can sniff out poisonous gases or deadly toxins simply by changing colors. view more (2009-09-14)
Devgen and Monsanto announce collaboration to discover new insect control methods
Today, Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) and Devgen N.V. announced a research and development collaboration to develop varieties of crop plants with improved resistance against insect pests. view more (2004-09-14)
Agricultural Scientists Introduce An Ethical Dimension Into Sustainable Development
The main focus of agricultural research has shifted from production to assessing environmental impact and the quality of the whole production chain. The Nordic agricultural researchers who continued their meeting in Turku, Finland, on Thursday July 4 underlined the important contribution that should be made by research to sustainable economic and... view more... (2003-07-03)
SRMs track fire retardants in humans and environment
If only the flame retardant chemicals routinely added to consumer products from carpets to cell phones just did their job and nothing more. Health officials, however, are concerned that one class of these chemicals called polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs), may be doing more than reducing fire-related injuries and property damage. view more (2007-08-20)
New method for detecting explosives
A group of researchers in Tennessee and Denmark has discovered a way to sensitively detect explosives based on the physical properties of their vapors. Their technology, which is currently being developed into prototype devices for field testing, is described in the latest issue of the journal Review of Scientific Instruments, which is published... view more... (2009-03-16)
Gulf war veterans most "chemically sensitised" of UK military personnel
Gulf war veterans are twice as likely to report sensitivity to chemicals as UK soldiers serving in the Bosnian conflict and those serving during the Gulf war but not deployed there, shows new research. view more (2002-03-04)
A silent pandemic: Industrial chemicals are impairing the brain development of children worldwide
Fetal and early childhood exposures to industrial chemicals in the environment can damage the developing brain and can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs)-autism, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), and mental retardation. view more (2006-11-08)
Chloride Found at Levels that Can Harm Aquatic Life in Urban Streams of the Northern U.S.--Winter Deicing a Major Source
Levels of chloride, a component of salt, are elevated in many urban streams and groundwater across the northern U.S., according to a new government study. view more (2009-09-17)
Tequila! Chemists help asshelp assure quality of popular Mexican beverage
Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just having another relaxing day in Margaritaville, you might one day thank a chemist for assuring the authenticity of your tequila. view more (2006-05-04)
Green tea boosts production of detox enzymes, rendering cancerous chemicals harmless
Concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to researchers at Arizona Cancer Center. view more (2007-08-13)
Physicists uncover new solution for cosmic collisions
It turns out that our math teachers were right: being able to solve problems without a calculator does come in handy in the "real" world. view more (2008-01-11)
Scientists from the UGR are using olive stones to depollute industrial sewage water
Research carried out by the Department of Chemical Engineering makes it possible to remove chrome, a hard metal which can be dangerous for humans. view more (2007-05-24)
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