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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)
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)
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)
Colas ensures noise doesn't break the sound barrier
Colas, the leading road construction and maintenance group, and its subsidiary, Somaro, a specialist in safety equipment and road signs and signals, in partnership with the Ecole Polytechnique, have developed a new type of noise barrier for roads with an unequalled level of sound absorption. Depending on the configuration, the barrier's... view more... (2004-03-10)
New drug reverses effects of sleep deprivation on brain
Research in monkeys suggests that a new drug can temporarily improve performance and reverse the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain. view more (2005-08-23)
High-performance plasmas may make reliable, efficient fusion power a reality
In the quest to produce nuclear fusion energy, researchers from the DIII-D National Fusion Facility have recently confirmed long-standing theoretical predictions that performance, efficiency and reliability are simultaneously obtained in tokamaks, the leading magnetic confinement fusion device, operating at their performance limits. view more (2009-11-03)
Space technology helps win race at Estoril
Pescarolo Sport won Sunday's race at Estoril in Portugal, the first in the 7-event FIA Sportscar Championship, helped by technology originally designed for ESA's space programme. The partnership between Pescarolo Sport and ESA's Technology Transfer Programme (TTP) began in December last year. Its aim: to apply space technology in the field of... view more... (2003-04-16)
Research on the color red shows definite impact on achievement
The color red can affect how people function: Red means danger and commands us to stop in traffic. Researchers at the University of Rochester have now found that red also can keep us from performing our best on tests. view more (2007-03-01)
Trading energy for safety, bees extend legs to stay stable in wind
New research shows some bees brace themselves against wind and turbulence by extending their sturdy hind legs while flying. view more (2009-06-03)
Cognitive tests are the best way to select medical students
Cognitive ability tests are the best way for medical schools to select their entrants, rather than interviews and psychological tests, says an editorial in this week's BMJ. view more (2008-04-11)
University research dispels popular myth
New research by a University of Sunderland psychologist has challenged the common belief that pregnant women suffer from memory and concentration impairment. A study by Dr Ros Crawley and her team concluded that there is no evidence to support widespread opinion that women's mental abilities weaken during pregnancy. Magazine articles, childcare... view more... (2003-03-13)
Penn researchers find many commercial drivers have impaired performance due to lack of sleep
Truck drivers who routinely get too little sleep or suffer from sleep apnea show signs of fatigue and impaired performance that can make them a hazard on the road. view more (2006-08-15)
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