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NASA's Aqua Satellite sees Tropical Storm Parma lingering in the Luzon Strait
Two instruments on NASA's Aqua satellite captured views of Tropical Storm Parma early today, October 5, while it was almost stationary in the Luzon Strait and it appears that it will sit there for several days. view more (2009-10-06)
South African Large Telescope (SALT) Makes Its Debut
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, today joined 10 partners worldwide to release the first full-color astronomical images made by the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) in South Africa. view more (2005-09-02)
Laurel Wilt of Redbay and Sassafras: Will Avocados be Next?
Scientists with the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS), Iowa State University, and the Florida Division of Forestry have provided the first description of a fungus responsible for the wilt of redbay trees along the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. view more (2008-04-03)
Extinct moa rewrites New Zealand's history
DNA recovered from fossilised bones of the moa, a giant extinct bird, has revealed a new geological history of New Zealand, reports a study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. view more (2009-11-18)
Study shows rise in Cornwall's dolphin, whale and porpoise deaths
Four weeks on from the shocking incident that led to the death of 26 dolphins near Falmouth, research released today (7 July 2008) sheds new light on the extent of the problems facing Cornwall's marine mammals. view more (2008-07-07)
Balancing Use to Fill Today`s Gaps and Meet Tomorrow`s Needs: Water for People, Food and Environment Stockholm Water Symposium in August is last major global water forum before UN development summit in South Africa
To feed the planet`s 8 billion inhabitants in 2025, the world will need as much extra water simply for food production as is currently in use for - but not yet satisfying - our drinking, sanitation, industrial and irrigation needs. From where will this new water come? That question will be explored August 12 - 15 by attendees at the 2002... view more... (2002-08-06)
Scientific sub makes deep-sea discoveries
A four-week expedition to explore the deep ocean south-west of Tasmania has revealed new species of animals and more evidence of impacts of increasing carbon dioxide on deep-sea corals. view more (2009-01-21)
Faster atmospheric warming in subtropics pushes jet streams toward poles
The atmosphere is warming faster in subtropical areas, around 30 degrees north and south latitude, than it is elsewhere, University of Washington-led research shows. view more (2006-05-26)
'Bycatch' whaling a growing threat to coastal whales
Scientists are warning that a new form of unregulated whaling has emerged along the coastlines of Japan and South Korea, where the commercial sale of whales killed as fisheries "bycatch" is threatening coastal stocks of minke whales and other protected species. view more (2009-06-24)
Mama whales teach babies where to eat
University of Utah biologists discovered that young "right whales" learn from their mothers where to eat, raising concern about their ability to find new places to feed if Earth's changing climate disrupts their traditional dining areas. view more (2009-02-09)
NIU researchers say nighttime tornadoes are worst nightmare
A new study by Northern Illinois University scientists underscores the danger of nighttime tornadoes and suggests that warning systems that have led to overall declines in tornado death rates might not be adequate for overnight events, which occur most frequently in the nation's mid-South region. view more (2008-11-05)
Experts grow the fruits of the future
REF: 99/21 10 FEBRUARY 1999 view more (1999-05-26)
INFM research to improve the service of cell phone systems
New superconductor devices for cell phone systems improve the efficiency of receiving cellular phone calls. This is the important result derived from the research project “Superconductor filters for telecommunication”, carried out at the INFM, the National Institute for Physics of Matter, Italy. The project is co-ordinated by Professor... view more... (2001-09-13)
Earliest embryos ever discovered provide clues to dinosaur evolution, parenting
The embryos of a long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur are the earliest ever recorded for any terrestrial vertebrate and point to how primitive dinosaurs evolved into the largest animals ever to walk on earth. view more (2005-07-29)
Rebecca boldly goes from star-gazing to space research
A Kingston University graduate is about to set off on an academic mission to discover if there is life on other planets. Earth and planetary science specialist Rebecca Blackhurst hopes to land a research job at America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the end of her trek through the academic world. First she intends to... view more... (2003-06-27)
Metabolic disease too easily missed
Dutch researcher Terry Derks has demonstrated that the metabolic disease MCAD deficiency can be detected at an early stage. At present the disease is only found in half of the expected number of patients. view more (2007-02-16)
Gene mingling increases sudden death risk
A multi-national research team has discovered that two genetic factors converge to increase the risk of sudden cardiac death. view more (2009-10-13)
Concern Over Safety Of Yellow Fever Vaccine (Pp 84, 91, 98, 121)
Seven severe cases of illness - including 6 deaths - after yellow-fever vaccination are described in two articles and one research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Although these reports call into question the safety of yellow-fever vaccination, the overall conclusion to be drawn is that vaccination programmes should be continued, with... view more... (2001-07-11)
CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG-RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS IS MISLEADING
The traditional clinical classification of types of drug-resistant tuberculosis may be misleading, and could lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of patients with multidrug-resistant disease, according to a study in this week's issue of The Lancet. Traditionally, patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis are classified as having acquired... view more... (2000-06-28)
Scientists discover largest orb-weaving spider
Researchers from the United States and Slovenia have discovered a new, giant Nephila species (golden orb weaver spider) from Africa and Madagascar and have published their findings in the Oct. 21 issue of the journal PLoS ONE. view more (2009-10-21)
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