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Flares illuminate the secret life of a quiescent black hole
Astronomers probing the intimate details of apparently quiescent stellar black holes have discovered that in reality they are dynamic, lively places, subject to flares that briefly illuminate the whole of the gas disc around the black hole. Their observations are helping to build up a picture of precisely where X-rays are generated in the gas as... view more... (2002-04-04)
Young scientist wins Chemical Industry Award (south Wales and south west England)
Miss Judith Arthur, a 27-year-old manufacturing engineer for Dow Corning Ltd in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, has beaten stiff competition to become the regional winner of the Chemical Industry Young Person of the Year Award for south Wales and south west England, it is announced today. This prestigious national award assesses the ability, enthusiasm... view more... (2003-05-27)
XDR-TB: Deadlier and more mysterious than ever
New research has found that XDR-TB is increasingly common and more deadly than previously known. Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is a growing public health threat that is only just beginning to be understood by medical and public health officials. view more (2008-11-06)
Silvereye birds help scientists to settle disputed evolutionary theory
A study of birds on Pacific islands shows conclusively that the formation of new species is a gradual and not a sudden process, according to biologists from the UK, France, Australia and the USA writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences today (28 May issue). The `founder effect` theory, a controversial idea among biologists,... view more... (2002-05-27)
Korean War veterans still affected by war trauma
At least one in five veterans of the Korean War continues to be adversely affected by their experiences, according to research recently presented to a nursing conference in Seoul, South Korea. view more (2004-09-13)
Seamounts Of The South-west Pacific : Exceptional Biodiversity And Endemism
Seamounts are exceptionally rich environments biologically which have been little studied in any detail. Research on about 20 such undersea mountains in the South-West Pacific has recently revealed that the diversity and endemism among faunal communities living on these biotopes are much greater than had hitherto been assumed. Over 850 species... view more... (2000-09-14)
Evolution of Old World fruit flies on three continents mirrors climate change
Fast-warming climate appears to be triggering genetic changes in a species of fruit fly that is native to Europe and was introduced into North and South America about 25 years ago. view more (2006-09-01)
Scientist issues warning over UK's coastal development
A scientist at Royal Holloway, University of London has condemned some of the recent developments on the coastline of south-east England as inappropriate in terms of medium and long term coastal management, largely due to their location on a examples of unstable coastline. Dr Peter French, an expert on coastal erosion in the Department of... view more... (2002-05-14)
Global obesity epidemic putting brakes on economic development
Chronic diseases linked to obesity could put the brakes on economic progress in many developing countries unless urgent action is taken, experts warned at the opening of the first major international conference on obesity in Africa today (Oct 28). Finance and trade ministers need to lend their support to health ministers for strategic actions to... view more... (2004-10-28)
Hospital infections cost $1 billion in lost bed days
Infections caught in hospital are costing the Australian healthcare system more than 850,000 lost bed days, according to a new study by Queensland University of Technology. view more (2009-09-02)
EUROPEAN RESEARCH AND THE JOHANNESBURG SUMMIT: BEYOND WORDS, SCIENCE PROVIDES THE BASIS FOR ACTION
As a contribution to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, 26 August – 4 September 2002), the European Commission will sponsor and co-chair together with South African authorities a conference on Science and Technology. The event is planned to demonstrate that research is a powerful instrument for fostering capacity... view more... (2002-08-30)
New CEO for White Rose University Consortium
The White Rose University Consortium (White Rose), the UK's most successful university collaboration, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Julian White as its new Chief Executive. He will take up the position on 01 February 2005 and will be based at the University of Sheffield. view more (2005-01-24)
Lava flows reveal clues to magnetic field reversals
Ancient lava flows are guiding a better understanding of what generates and controls the Earth's magnetic field - and what may drive it to occasionally reverse direction. view more (2008-09-29)
Greenland's thinning ice sheet could be saved by snow
A study conducted by an expert at the University of Sheffield and officials at NASA has found that while Greenland's ice is certainly thinning, snowfall in some areas is increasing, with levels in south-east Greenland in the past year being three times higher than is usual. This opens debate as to how global warming will affect Greenland's ice... view more... (2004-12-20)
LSU researcher first to demonstrate link between bird songs and habitat change
Elizabeth Derryberry, post-doctoral researcher at the LSU Museum of Natural Science, has found a link between alterations in bird songs and the rapid change in the surrounding habitat. view more (2009-06-15)
Living longer in Yorkshire
People across Yorkshire are living longer, but a regional north-south divide in health is widening - a reversal of national patterns of affluence and deprivation, according to geography professor Phil Rees and research student Dominic Brown. view more (2002-06-10)
Defeating the 'superpests'
Scientists have developed a new technique that makes pesticides more effective by removing insects' ability to exhibit resistance. view more (2005-10-10)
Dermatologists identify North Texas leishmaniasis outbreak
A team of dermatologists and dermatopathologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center has identified nine North Texas cases of an infectious skin disease common in South America, Mexico and in the Middle East, where it is sometimes referred to as a "Baghdad boil." view more (2007-09-14)
UCSD research team identifies novel anticancer drug from the sea
A collaborative team of researchers spearheaded by Dennis Carson M.D., professor of medicine and director of the Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has identified a potent new anti-cancer drug isolated from a toxic blue-green algae found in the South Pacific. view more (2008-02-12)
Families, relationships and emotions
Families and the effects they have on long term romantic relationships, grieving and the way we deal with difficulties were discussed at the meeting of The British Psychological Society, South West Branch, held at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall today Saturday 1 December. The speakers were Dr Janet Reibstein, Dr Tony Carr and Dr Rudi... view more... (2001-11-23)
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