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New survey uncovers how insomnia affects job performance and safety
Alertness Solutions presented results of a new survey this week at the annual SLEEP meeting showing the significant impact our 24/7 culture is having on healthcare professionals' job performance and patient safety. view more (2007-06-18)
An eco-friendly car engine that doesn't stall on performance
A novel type of engine which aims to use less fuel and reduce noxious emissions without detracting from the car's performance is being developed thanks to an investment of £93,500 from NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), the organisation that champions UK innovation. view more (2004-11-18)
How high can a climber go?
The maximum time an athlete is able to continue climbing to exhaustion may be the only determinant of his/her performance. view more (2010-01-11)
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)
Research team identifies human 'memory gene'
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced the discovery of a gene that plays a significant role in memory performance in humans. view more (2006-10-23)
Research team identifies human 'memory gene'
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced the discovery of a gene that plays a significant role in memory performance in humans. view more (2006-10-23)
Cranfield University Rolls onto the Cricket Pitch
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has provided funding to Cranfield University's Centre for Sports Surfaces at Silsoe, which has launched a new research programme to look at ways to improve cricket pitch performance from the village green up to the test arena. This funding will create an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council... view more... (2003-06-26)
Researchers hope to provide chronic fatigue syndrome answers
One of the most difficult things for people suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is that many believe the condition to be a psychological, not physical affliction. view more (2007-12-19)
Fluorescent glass SRMs are new tool for spectroscopy
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed two new calibration tools to help correct and validate the performance of analytic instruments that identify substances based on fluorescence. view more (2007-06-11)
Stereotype-induced math anxiety undermines girls' ability to perform in other academic areas
A popular stereotype that boys are better at mathematics than girls undermines girls' math performance because it causes worrying that erodes the mental resources needed for problem solving, new research at the University of Chicago shows. view more (2007-05-24)
One-third of NFL players with Achilles tendon injuries sidelined
More than a third of National Football League (NFL) players who sustained an Achilles tendon injury were never able to return to professional play according to research in the current issue of Foot & Ankle Specialist (published by SAGE). view more (2010-01-12)
Scientists grow 'nanonets' able to snare added energy transfer
Using two abundant and relatively inexpensive elements, Boston College chemists have produced nanonets, a flexible webbing of nano-scale wires that multiplies surface area critical to improving the performance of the wires in electronics and energy applications. view more (2008-09-03)
MPH improves vigilance performance of ADHD children with poor sleep
In the first known study of its kind, an article published in the August 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and whose sleep efficiency is poor, experience significant improvement on some measures of the Continuous Performance Test (CPT) if they are treated with methylphenidate... view more... (2007-08-01)
Making a drama out of education
Making a drama out of education is the latest way to get schoolchildren to see the value of learning. A new project by the University of Leeds is using theatre to encourage pupils in the former mining areas of North Yorkshire to look at the opportunities university, college and ongoing education can offer. Local theatre company xfortyone - all... view more... (2002-12-05)
Cool! Nanoparticle research points to energy savings
Adding just the right dash of nanoparticles to standard mixes of lubricants and refrigerants could yield the equivalent of an energy-saving chill pill for factories, hospitals, ships, and others with large cooling systems, suggest the latest results from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research that is pursuing promising... view more... (2008-07-24)
Study Finds Variations In One Gene May Be Associated With Endurance Running
A few minor variations in one gene may make a difference in athletic endurance, according to a new study from Physiological Genomics. view more (2010-02-19)
Patients with sleep apnea should avoid driving after poor sleep or consuming alcohol
Patients with undiagnosed or untreated obstructive sleep apnea are especially vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation and even legal doses of alcohol when it comes to lowered driving performance and increased risk of vehicular accidents. view more (2009-05-20)
Music & Dance at the University of Surrey
University of Surrey Chamber Choir and Ensemble directed by Oliver Parker Saturday 4 December at 7.30 p.m. St Nicholas' Church, Bury St, Guildford Handel's Messiah A seasonal performance of Handel's greatest and most popular work in the delightful setting of this beautiful church in the heart of Guildford's town centre. Tickets: £5,... view more... (2004-11-03)
UK academic to accelerate Formula 1 engine development
A method of collecting data for engine performance analysis described as “revolutionary” by industry experts has secured a Leeds academic £250,000 venture capital to develop its commercial potential. view more (2001-12-18)
Preschool kids do better when they talk to themselves, research shows
Parents should not worry when their pre-schoolers talk to themselves; in fact, they should encourage it, says Adam Winsler, an associate professor of psychology at George Mason University. view more (2008-03-31)
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