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New studies find amazing concentration of species unique to east African mountains
New studies published this month in the scientific journal Biological Conservation document an amazing concentration of over 1000 species unique—or endemic— to an area slightly larger than Rhode Island in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya. view more (2007-01-17)
Media Invitation: 2nd ESMO Scientific & Educational Conference (ESEC)
Scheduled Press Conferences view more (2005-05-17)
Ignacio May Get Some Company in the Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Ignacio may not be alone in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for long. There are two areas of showers and thunderstorms that forecasters are watching for development, farther east and closer to land. view more (2009-08-27)
First surveys of Tanzanian mountains reveal 160+ animal species, including new & endemic
The first field surveys of the Rubeho Mountains in Tanzania revealed over 160 animal species—including a new species of frog and eleven endemic species—according to an article published in the African Journal of Ecology this month. view more (2006-06-23)
Hundreds of New Species Discovered in Fragile Eastern Himalayas
Over 350 new species including the world's smallest deer, a "flying frog" and a 100 million-year old gecko have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, a biological treasure trove now threatened by climate change. view more (2009-08-11)
Space data unveils evidence of ancient mega-lake in northern Darfur
Researchers from the Boston University Center for Remote Sensing used recently acquired topographic data from satellites to reveal an ancient mega-lake in the Darfur province of northwestern Sudan. view more (2007-04-11)
Caribbean Comparisons: the Benefit of Currency Stability for Economic Development
A new ESRC-funded study of monetary policy in 12 Caribbean countries confirms the benefits of a stable exchange rate for good economic performance. The research by Dr Derick Boyd and Professor Ron Smith reveals that in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean currency union, whose currencies have been remarkably stable, inflation has been low and growth... view more... (2003-01-29)
Politics weighs in: Obesity dominates in the former Soviet bloc
Obesity is more prevalent in Central and Eastern European countries that formerly comprised the Soviet bloc than in Western European countries, a new Saint Louis University School of Public Health found. view more (2006-06-08)
Ocean invaders in deep time
Much has been made of the economic impacts of recent biological invasions, but what are the implications of invasions in deep time? Luiz Rocha leads geneticists who time travel through ocean environments. view more (2005-10-14)
The largest bat in Europe inhabited northeastern Spain more than 10,000 years ago
Spanish researchers have confirmed that the largest bat in Europe, Nyctalus lasiopterus, was present in north-eastern Spain during the Late Pleistocene (between 120,000 and 10,000 years ago). view more (2009-10-30)
Over Prescribing Causing High Rates Of Antibiotic Resistance in South And East Europe
Resistance to antibiotics is more common in southern and eastern Europe than in northern Europe because the regions have high rates of antibiotic use, suggests a study published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. view more (2005-02-09)
NASA data show some African drought linked to warmer Indian Ocean
A new study, co-funded by NASA, has identified a link between a warming Indian Ocean and less rainfall in eastern and southern Africa. Computer models and observations show a decline in rainfall, with implications for the region's food security. view more (2008-08-06)
Prehistoric origins of stomach ulcers uncovered
An international team of scientists has discovered that the ubiquitous bacteria that causes most painful stomach ulcers has been present in the human digestive system since modern man migrated from Africa over 60,000 years ago. view more (2007-02-08)
New CU-Boulder study shows diversity decreases chances of parasitic disease
A new University of Colorado at Boulder study showing that American toads who pal around with gray tree frogs reduce their chances of parasitic infections known to cause limb malformations has strong implications for the benefits of biodiversity on emerging wildlife diseases. view more (2008-10-22)
Japanese beetle may help fight hemlock-killing insect
The eastern hemlock, a tall, long-lived coniferous tree that shelters river and streamside ecosystems throughout the eastern United States and Canada, is in serious danger of extinction because a tiny, non-native insect is literally sucking the life out of it. view more (2007-09-11)
When it comes to emotions, Eastern and Western cultures see things very differently: Study
A team of researchers from Canada and Japan have uncovered some remarkable results on how eastern and western cultures assess situations very differently. view more (2008-03-06)
Understanding the Mediterranean
As millions of holidaymakers will testify, the Mediterranean is uniquely clear - and blue - unlike the cloudy grey of many coastal waters. But how many of its grateful bathers realise that the Med is so crystal clear because it's the ocean equivalent of the Sahara desert? view more (2004-12-01)
Invitation to media briefings in Turku, Finland
The 22nd Congress of the Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists (NJF) will be held on July 1-4, 2003 in Turku, Finland. The Congress will be attended by approximately 400 scientists, policymakers and advisors from the Nordic and the Baltic countries, all specialists in agriculture, food production and environment management. The Congress... view more... (2003-06-27)
In the migratory marathon, parasitized monarchs drop out early
A little-studied outcome of animal migration is whether these long journeys can limit the spread of parasites by weeding out diseased animals. Monarch butterflies in eastern North America fly up to thousands of kilometers from Canada to Central Mexico - one of the longest migrations of any insect species. view more (2005-02-08)
The hidden danger in used tyres
The international used tyre trade is bringing unwanted visitors to Europe - exotic mosquitoes. Species such as the Asian 'Tiger Mosquito' are able to survive in temperate climates, spread diseases (such as dengue and West Nile virus, among others) and may be poised to take Britain by surprise, unless monitoring systems are put in place. Tiger... view more... (2002-03-26)
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