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Rising sea levels are increasing the risk of flooding along the south coast of England
A new study by researchers at the University of Southampton has found that sea levels have been rising across the south coast of England over the past century, substantially increasing the risk of flooding during storms. view more (2009-10-09)
Transcontinental wildfire emissions monitored from space
Using data from the SCIAMACHY instrument aboard ESA's environmental satellite Envisat, scientists have determined that the carbon monoxide hovering over Australia during the wildfire season largely originated from South American wildfires some 13 000 kilometres away. view more (2007-05-09)
Ethnic Minorities Make more Educational & Serious Use of Computers Than Their White Neighbours
New research into disadvantaged neighbourhoods by the Universities of Warwick and Leeds for the Department for Education and Skills has found that - although in general ethnic minorities had less access to home computing and the internet than their white neighbours, they tended to use their home computers much more often than white people for... view more... (2003-10-15)
No Consistent Advantage for Planting Soybean Early
Planting soybean on the optimum date produces maximum yield and profit without increasing production costs. Unfortunately, the optimum planting date is hard to indentify, because it varies from year to year, depending on the weather and how much it rains and when it rains. view more (2009-03-17)
Opportunity for SME's to lean on Cranfield University
Cranfield University has won a £226,000 contract to offer a Fellowship in lean manufacturing to employees from small and medium-sized enterprises in the South East of England. This exclusive project, co-financed by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and the European Social Fund (ESF), provides nominated employees with the... view more... (2003-05-02)
Concern over alcohol use among UK South Asians
Alcohol use in South Asians in the UK is under-recognised, and alcohol related harm is disproportionately high, warn researchers in an editorial published on bmj.com today. view more (2009-10-21)
Culturally sensitive smoking cessation programmes needed
Culturally sensitive smoking cessation programmes for South Asian people are needed, say researchers in this week's BMJ. Recent surveys have shown that smoking is particularly common in Bangladeshi men, yet influences on smoking behaviour in South Asians in Britain are poorly understood. In-depth interviews were conducted with 87 men and 54 women... view more... (2003-04-30)
Circumcision for prevention of HIV: new analysis demonstrates cost-effectiveness
A team of researchers who conducted a landmark trial in Orange Farm, South Africa, which concluded that male circumcision can sub stantially reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV, have now studied the economic aspects of this approach to preventing HIV/AIDS. view more (2006-12-26)
Groundbreaking For Southern African Large Telescope
1 September is celebrated as Spring Day in South Africa - but the day took on even more special significance in South Africa this year when thousands of people gathered in the small town of Sutherland in the Karoo to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the building of a large new telescope just outside the town. The telescope will be known... view more... (2000-09-03)
More links encouraged between universities and business
Higher Education and industry must continue to work together effectively in the South East to make sure the region remains world-class. view more (2004-11-30)
Cape tulips - pretty but pests in pastures
CSIRO and the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia (DAFWA) are collaborating to try to outwit one of southern Australia's worst agricultural weeds. view more (2009-08-17)
South Dakota's abortion ban is a threat to women's health
In this week's BMJ, a senior doctor raises serious concerns over abortion law in the US state of South Dakota. view more (2006-10-27)
Living fossil still calls Australia home
They are separated by a vast ocean and by millions of years, but tiny prehistoric bones found on an Australian farm have been directly linked to a strange and secretive little animal that lives today in the southern rainforests of South America. view more (2008-03-26)
New study: Home energy savings are made in the shade
Trees positioned to shade the west and south sides of a house may decrease summertime electric bills by 5 percent on average, according to a recent study* of California homes by researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). view more (2009-05-11)
Singapore conclave suggests amputation prevention progress being made, worldwide
Last week, Singapore was the venue for a gathering of physicians, surgeons, industry personnel and policymakers from around South Asia for a series of workshops on amputation prevention. view more (2007-03-19)
South Asian people are under-represented in clinical trials
People of South Asian ethnic origin are underrepresented in clinical trials, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-06-04)
NASA eyes Hilda's Hawaiian hangout -- south of the islands
Tropical Storm Hilda is hanging on to tropical storm force winds, and continues to track south of the Hawaiian Islands. NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite noticed some moderate rainfall in Hilda's center earlier today, but the storm is staying far enough south of Hawaii to not cause trouble for travelers and vacationers. view more (2009-08-27)
Universities establish unique partnership with NHS Trust
Two North-East universities have formed a unique partnership to provide business expertise to one of the region's NHS Trusts. A Teaching Company Scheme (TCS) placement has been approved at South Tyneside Health Care Trust, in partnership with the University of Sunderland and the University of Teesside. This is the first time that TCS has been... view more... (2002-12-20)
The origin of perennial water-ice at the South Pole of Mars
Thanks to data from ESA's Mars Express mission, combined with models of the Martian climate, scientists can now suggest how the orbit of Mars around the Sun affects the deposition of water ice at the Martian South Pole. view more (2007-07-16)
Global Earth Day broadcast to feature South Pole
Air quality research and ozone monitoring at the National Science Foundation's Amundsen-Scott South Pole will be showcased as part of a global Earth Day telecast scheduled for April 20, 2007, on various ABC-television's news programs. view more (2007-04-20)
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