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A Better Press for British Science
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Top-rung research environments singled out
A panel of acknowledged international experts has identified Sweden's foremost environments for basic research. The Swedish Research Council will be able to finance ten of the 27 research environments of excellence that have been winnowed from 261 applications. These research teams are from all over the country and represent all disciplinary... view more... (2005-02-17)
Breakthrough in geomechanics research recognised by Royal Society
A research breakthrough by a University of Nottingham professor that will have important implications for engineering design involving rolling and sliding contact such as road railway foundations has been unveiled in a prestigious journal. view more (2005-05-24)
NEW APPROACH TO STICKY PROBLEM
"Over the past 20 years people have been trying to develop techniques for studying structures of polymer surfaces to understand how these determine their adhesive performance," says Dr Leggett of the Manchester research team. "However, such surfaces are extremely difficult to study directly. They degrade very quickly under beams of... view more... (1999-11-04)
Eye exercises help patients work out vision problems, UH optometrist says
You've probably been there. In a doctor's office, being advised to do what you dread - exercise. You get that feeling in your gut, acknowledging that, indeed, you should exercise but probably won't. Now imagine that the doctor is your optometrist. view more (2009-04-01)
Nowhere to hide -- new ultra-powerful microscope probes atomic world
A unique electron microscope, the first of its kind in the world, was unveiled yesterday at the STFC Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington. view more (2008-01-25)
Violent Video Games Can Improve Vision
Video killed the radio star, the old song goes - but violent video games, a new Tel Aviv University study finds, can also improve the real-world vision of teens who play them. view more (2009-04-08)
BENEFITS OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CARERS OF STROKE PATIENTS (p 808)
Family support can significantly improve psychological and social outcomes for carers of people who have experienced stroke, concludes research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Little is known about the value of support services for stroke patients and their families. Jonathan Mant and colleagues did a randomised trial to assess the... view more... (2000-08-30)
Science news from BBSRC
These are just some of the research stories featured in the July 2001 issue of BBSRC business, the community magazine of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Articles are available in full online at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/news/features/current.html New chicken vaccine eliminates need for drug intake for broiler chickens A new... view more... (2001-07-02)
The Single Entry Point to European Business Incubators
Since its launch in mid November last year the European database on business Incubators on the Web www.cordis.lu/incubators has doubled its size and now includes around 600 incubators in the EU and beyond. The service is currently being extended to the European Economic Area and the Candidate States. It offers a map-based display of the... view more... (2002-05-23)
Disappointment In Beagle 2 Search
No contact has been made with the Beagle 2 lander, despite repeated efforts over the last few days to communicate via the Mars Express and Mars Odyssey spacecraft and the Jodrell Bank radio telescope in Cheshire, UK. At a press briefing in London this afternoon, members of the Beagle 2 team described the latest efforts to contact their missing... view more... (2004-01-26)
X-rays For Cars
A new device that X-rays coatings on car body parts will help manufacturers ensure that vehicles are properly protected from corrosion. The machine flashes radiation onto the surface of body panels and measures the fluorescent emissions given off. Gaps or defects are then easily spotted, allowing manufacturers to ensure that protective coatings... view more... (1998-10-26)
Is astronomy key to scientific progress?
EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2002 19:00 BST UK CONTACT - Claire Bowles, New Scientist Press Office, London: Tel: +44(0)20 7331 2751 or email claire.bowles@rbi.co.uk view more (2002-08-07)
Making music could be bad for your skin
Playing a musical instrument increases your risk of suffering from a variety of skin complaints, according to a study published this week in BMC Dermatology. These conditions can usually be averted by correcting your technique or by making slight alterations to your instrument. Dr. Thilo Gambichler, a consultant dermatologist at Oldchurch... view more... (2004-04-15)
Innovative bioscience wins prizes
The prize winners were selected from more than 100 initial ideas for taking science to the market place, and were judged on the quality of the business plans they produced as a result of the extensive mentoring and networking opportunities made available to Competition participants. view more (2000-03-16)
University of Strathclyde celebrates key role in multi-million pound medical devices research partnership
The University of Strathclyde is celebrating a DTI announcement, which gives the go-ahead for a new, multi-million pound medical devices research partnership. The Medical Devices Faraday Partnership will bring together medical engineering experts from industry and academia, with the aim of developing and commercialising medical devices and... view more... (2002-09-10)
Hepatitis E in Europe -- are pigs or pork the problem?
Hepatitis E virus infections can be fatal in pregnant women, but until recently doctors thought the disease was confined to China, India and developing countries. view more (2007-09-04)
US teens adopted as infants appear to have moderately increased odds of mental health problems
Although most adopted American teens are psychologically healthy, adoptees appear to be at greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems than non-adoptees. view more (2008-05-06)
Flowering plants speed post-surgery recovery
Contact with nature has long been suspected to increase positive feelings, reduce stress, and provide distraction from the pain associated with recovery from surgery. Now, research has confirmed the beneficial effects of plants and flowers for patients recovering from abdominal surgery. view more (2008-12-29)
Newly described contaminant sources in Katrina-flooded homes pose health risks
Post-Katrina flooded homes may contain harmful levels of contaminants in addition to sediment deposits. Indoor gases, mold films, and aerosols may also have exposed residents, first responders, and demolition crews to dangerous contaminant levels without the need for direct skin contact. view more (2009-02-03)
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