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Physicists and engineers search for new dimension
The universe as we currently know it is made up of three dimensions of space and one of time, but researchers in the Department of Physics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech are exploring the possibility of an extra dimension. view more (2008-03-11)
More than two billion Euros per year to strengthen European research
The European Science Foundation (ESF) welcomes the suggestion of creating a new funding mechanism for supporting European research in the form of a European Research Council. view more (2003-12-19)
Big differences in technological maturity in Sweden
Sweden has a large proportion of explorers, people who are eager adopt new technology. At the same time there also many who lag behind, people who are slow and unwilling to try new technology. This is shown in a national study carried out by the Service Research Center at Karlstad University. The national study was headed by researcher Anders... view more... (2003-01-20)
Letting the spin loose
Two properties of an electron-its spin and its charge-are generally thought to be inseparable, intrinsic characteristics, no more given to sudden changes or going off on their own than say, the fur on a cat or the paint on a bicycle. But a team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has recently demonstrated conclusively that, in very... view more... (2005-07-13)
The socio-economic dimension of telecoms - Eurescom mess@ge 2/2004
Socio-economic questions have become ever more important for the telecoms industry. What difference do information and communication technologies make to our everyday life? What are the usage and adoption patterns of communications technologies? How is the telecommunications sector impacting the global economy? The answers to these questions are... view more... (2004-07-05)
Galileo moves forward
The GalileoSat development and in-orbit validation phase is well under way and the European Space Agency (ESA) has just released its procurement process to Industry indicating that the first completely civil satellite navigation system is moving forward. Galileo Implementation: a phased approach The Galileo Programme is being implemented in... view more... (2004-07-19)
Fear of being laughed at crosses cultural boundaries
Laughter is an emotional expression that is innate in human beings. This means laughing at others is also believed to be a universal phenomenon. However, the fear of being laughed at causes some people enormous problems in their social lives. view more (2009-10-15)
Scientists predict how to detect a fourth dimension of space
Scientists at Duke and Rutgers universities have developed a mathematical framework they say will enable astronomers to test a new five-dimensional theory of gravity that competes with Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. view more (2006-05-26)
Insane? - Better Go to the Local Witch Doctor
Despite the competition from Western medicine, traditional medicine is still much in demand in Africa. That is the result of a study currently being undertaken in Tanzania by the Ethnomedicine Workshop at the University of Bonn's Institute for the History of Medicine. Particularly for ailments localised in the head - convulsions, dizziness and... view more... (2002-04-11)
The Shifty Nature of Grains
In separate papers appearing in this week's Nature, researchers announce findings regarding the little-understood world of granular materials, systems of particles that can dictate the flow of avalanches, the quality of concrete and even the mixing of pharmaceuticals. view more (2005-06-24)
The Cult Of Mediocrity
In the opening editorial of the January 2005 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, the Editor, Giovanni A. Fava, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Bologna, comments on the increasing popularity of mediocrity, which has reached the dimension of a cult. In Europe, the special interest groups which control the academic life... view more... (2005-01-11)
Why Patients Request Euthanasia or Physician-assisted Suicide (pp 344, 362)
A qualitative study in this week's issue of THE LANCET provides a new insight into why patients request euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. Results of the study have implications for both clinicians and policymakers in the controversial issue of end-of-life care. The question of why people desire euthanasia or assisted... view more... (2001-08-01)
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)
Dissertation on radical rightist populism in France
In the last two decades, a new family of parties has emerged in western European politics, radical rightist populism. Radical rightist populist parties have grown and scored substantial successes in France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Austria. These parties promulgate a political message rooted in ethnic nationalism,... view more... (2002-04-24)
Strain has major effect on high-temp superconductors
Just a little mechanical strain can cause a large drop in the maximum current carried by high-temperature superconductors, according to novel measurements carried out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). view more (2007-02-16)
NHS policies fail to strike a balance between equity and efficiency
The NHS is facing a dilemma between the goals of equity and efficiency. An editorial in this week's BMJ reports that there is no consensus on how to deal with policies that may cause conflict, often leading to inconsistent judgements in the development of health policies. The authors cite several examples of inconsistency among current NHS... view more... (2001-10-03)
Cultural stimulation changes the organization of the human brain
The development of a neurosciences project on the influence of culture on the organization of the functions of the brain, by Alexandre Castro-Caldas, brings us a perspective of life-long evolution and adaptation, demonstrating the importance of knowledge acquired at school age. The analysis of the acquisition and performance in the areas of... view more... (2002-11-18)
Pet Therapy May Help Schizophrenic Patients
In a pilot randomized controlled trial a group of researchers of the Technion Institute of Technology (Israel) suggest the usefulness of pet therapy for improving apathy in schizophrenic patients. The paper was published in the January issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Anhedonia, a component of the negative symptom dimension and a core... view more... (2005-01-11)
IAH appoints new Head of Epidemiology
The Institute for Animal Health is pleased to announce that Dr Matthew Baylis has been appointed as Head of the Division of Epidemiology. Dr Baylis will take charge of a re-structured division responsible for experimental epidemiology and mathematical modelling of a number of infectious diseases across the Institute's three laboratories at... view more... (2003-03-03)
THE ROYAL INSTITUTION AT FUTUROSCOPE
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