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What is time?
The concept of time is self-evident. An hour consists of a certain number of minutes, a day of hours and a year of days. But we rarely think about the fundamental nature of time. view more (2005-04-13)
Birth of a star predicted
The astrophysicist João Alves, director of the Calar Alto Observatory in Almeria, and his colleague Andreas Bürkert, from the German observatory in the University of Munich, believe that "the inevitable future of the starless cloud Barnard 68" is to collapse and give rise to a new star, according to an article which has been... view more... (2009-06-10)
Major increase in federal research needed to determine size of US coal reserves
Because coal will continue to provide a substantial portion of U.S. energy for at least the next several decades, a major increase in federal support for research and development is needed to ensure that this natural resource is extracted efficiently, safely, and in an environmentally responsible manner. view more (2007-06-21)
Volcanoes inner workings disclosed when the Earth moved
While volcanologists can see the dome of the Soufriere Hills Volcano on the island of Montserrat grow and collapse, it takes instrumentation to delve beneath the surface. view more (2005-08-10)
Pensioners` hospital unit saves NHS millions of pounds.
A study by Newcastle University has shown that a unique out-patient hospital facility for older patients has provided enormous savings for the NHS - equivalent to freeing up a whole ward for a year. The research showed the syncope (fainting) and falls day case facility at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, helped... view more... (2002-09-03)
European mines pose a fluid problem - European scientists are formulating conclusions for mine-water management right now
Next to mine waste, water contamination by mines poses a problem to which far less attention is paid to. Today and tomorrow the group of European scientists of the ERMITE project are gathered at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). On this very moment, they formulate their guidelines for new European legislation and sustainable water... view more... (2003-09-04)
First direct evidence that human activity is linked to Antarctic Ice Shelf collapse
The first direct evidence linking human activity to the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves is published this week in the Journal of Climate. view more (2006-10-17)
Slow-motion earthquake testing probes how buildings collapse in quakes
It takes just seconds for tall buildings to collapse during powerful earthquakes. Knowing precisely what's happening in those seconds can help engineers design buildings that are less prone to sustaining that kind of damage. view more (2009-08-26)
Tall buildings post-WTC: simple measures could save lives
11 September 2001 will remain a defining moment in the history of building performance in the face of a malicious attack on civilised life, Dr John Roberts will tell the BA Annual Festival of Science at the University of Leicester. Dr Roberts, Director of Babtie Group and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, will outline the practical... view more... (2002-09-06)
Emphysema severity directly linked to coal dust exposure
Coal dust exposure is directly linked to severity of emphysema in smokers and nonsmokers alike, according to new research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). view more (2009-07-24)
Microbes at work cleaning up the environment
It may sound counterintuitive to use a microbial protein to improve water quality. view more (2007-06-18)
Heat-seeking the invisible killers
Land-mines kill or maim some 20,000 people every year. Locating these loathsome weapons is vital. But what mine-busters really want is guidance - like that provided by a unique European infrared-camera system - on where to start searching. view more (2005-02-11)
Little teeth suggest big jump in primate timeline
Tiny fossilized teeth excavated from an Indian open-pit coal mine could be the oldest Asian remains ever found of anthropoids, the primate lineage of today's monkeys, apes and humans, say researchers from Duke University and the Indian Institute of Technology. view more (2008-08-05)
The Risk Of Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse
There has been much speculation that global warming may cause sea levels to rise due to the melting of ice sheets. For the first time scientists have worked out the likelihood of Antarctic ice sheet collapse using engineering risk-analysis techniques. They conclude that there is a 5% chance of major sea level rise (up to 1 metre) in the next... view more... (2001-12-28)
Did the North Atlantic fisheries collapse due to fisheries-induced evolution?
The Atlantic cod has, for many centuries, sustained major fisheries on both sides of the Atlantic. However, the North American fisheries have now largely collapsed. view more (2009-05-27)
Future climate change in North-Western Europe may come as a shock
North-Western Europe could be in for some sudden climatic surprises in the future, say scientists speaking at the launch of a new book on global environmental change*. North-Western Europe is kept warm by an ocean current known as the North Atlantic Current, an extension of the Gulf Stream which brings warm water from the tropics to the north.... view more... (2004-01-16)
Newcastle University Professor to spearhead World Trade Center insurance investigation
A Professor from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne has been confirmed as the man who will advise Lloyds insurance company as they begin to assess insurance claims expected to exceed £1.5 billion dollars in the wake of the attack on New York's World Trade Center on 11 September. John Knapton, Professor of Structural Engineering in... view more... (2001-10-19)
Reef Sharks Threatened by Overfishing
A study by Australian scientists has warned that coral reef shark populations on the Great Barrier Reef are in the midst of a catastrophic collapse. view more (2006-12-06)
Researchers from Tampere hunt for microbes in Australia
Researchers from the Tampere University of Technology (TTKK) are currently developing environmentally friendly biotechnologies for mining and metallurgy. Under the leadership of Professor Jaakko Puhakka, a group of researchers is on the lookout for suitable microbes is Australia, where mining and the associated research are important. The first... view more... (2002-04-03)
New method predicts hip joint decay from chemotherapy
Investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital say they have found the best way for predicting when patients will need future surgery to repair hip joints that have deteriorated because of pediatric leukemia or lymphoma treatment. view more (2007-04-20)
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