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South Africa In Denial Over Number Of Deaths From HIV/AIDS
A recent study attempting to quantify misclassification of HIV/AIDS deaths concluded that for the year 2000-01, the number of deaths related to HIV/AIDS was likely to be almost three times as high as that published in the Government's statistical report compiled from death certificates. The study suggests that 80% of the excess deaths in men and... view more... (2005-02-09)
CIRAD, Institut Pasteur and IRD partners in research on emerging vector-borne diseases
On 8 July 2002 the Centre for International Cooperation in Agronomic Research for Development (CIRAD), the Institut Pasteur and the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) signed a framework agreement to work in partnership on emerging vector-borne diseases. These three institutions are developing complementary activities in the... view more... (2002-08-12)
Integrating antiretroviral therapy with TB treatment for co-infections reduces mortality
A South African treatment study conducted by researchers in the Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health shows that mortality among TB-HIV co-infected patients can be reduced by a remarkable 55%, if antiretroviral therapy (ART) is provided with TB treatment at the same time. view more (2008-10-17)
The Philippines may finally get a break from Tropical Depression Parma
The Philippines can't seem to get rid of what is now a deadly and annoying Tropical Depression Parma, but forecasters are now providing hope. view more (2009-10-09)
Increased HIV risk for women with violent male partners (pp 1410, 1415)
South African research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights how women with physically violent and controlling male partners are at an increased risk of HIV-1 infection. HIV/AIDS is more widespread among women in sub-Saharan Africa than any other population. Although violence from a male partner and relationship inequalities are... view more... (2004-04-28)
Unique alliance to create new Art and Design Institute for South London
Wimbledon School of Art and Kingston University are developing a radical new model of Higher Education collaboration. The goal is to establish a joint Higher Education Institute of Art and Design in South London. The proposed new Institute will comprise Wimbledon School of Art and Kingston University's Faculty of Art, Design and Music. The School... view more... (2003-12-02)
Olympus Mons - the caldera in close-up
View from overhead of the the complex caldera (summit crater) at the summit of Olympus Mons on Mars, the highest volcano in our Solar System. Olympus Mons has an average elevation of 22 km and the caldera has a depth of about 3 km. This is the first high-resolution colour image of the complete caldera of Olympus Mons. The image was taken from a... view more... (2004-02-11)
Research to throw new light on nature of colonialism
Research into British colonial history at the University of Sussex should throw new light on continuing land disputes in New Zealand and Australia. view more (2005-02-03)
Low altitude flying with coarse maps - determining the time of SMART-1 impact
What exactly determines the time of the SMART-1 impact? What causes the uncertainty in the impact time? view more (2006-08-28)
Predicting the weather on Titan?
Using recent Cassini, Huygens and Earth-based observations, scientists have been able to create a computer model which explains the formation of several types of ethane and methane clouds on Titan. view more (2006-01-24)
New Microwave Dielectric Resonator Materials for Wireless Communication - The Physics Congress 2003
A new group of ceramic materials could lead to more reliable and clearer microwave communication signals, according to engineers at South Bank University, London, speaking at the Institute of Physics Congress at Heriot-Watt University on Wednesday 26 March. view more (2003-03-17)
Deep-sea sharks wired for sound
Deep-sea sharks have been tagged and tracked and their habitats precisely mapped in world-first research to test the conservation value of areas closed to commercial fishing. view more (2008-04-16)
University-led consortium goes for gold with £2.8m sports research project
The University of Sheffield is leading a consortium that is creating a unique sports research and commercialisation cluster in the city, to help to turn top British athletes into gold medallists and to boost the region's economy. The Sports Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Project is a joint initiative with Fluent Europe, HD Sports Ltd,... view more... (2003-07-18)
Celtic music revival is underway
London will soon experience a Celtic revival as five bands are coming together for the first Celtic Night featuring live concerts, light show, animations and folk dancing at Cecil Sharp House in London on Saturday 2nd November 2002. The event is to be broadcasted over the internet and will be linked to a sister Celtic party held in Quimper, South... view more... (2002-09-25)
Venus Express' infrared camera goes filming
An exciting new series of videos from ESA's Venus Express has been capturing atmospheric details of day and night areas simultaneously, at different altitudes. view more (2007-05-08)
A fishy tale - science aids conservation
University of Leicester biologist Dr Paul Hart has been carrying out a study to reveal the "Biological and Socio-economic Implications of a Limited Access Fishery Management System", detailing the arguments for and against keeping different methods of fishing apart. His aim is to discover a fishery... view more... (2003-02-18)
Research suggests parts of UK could be too hot for wine-making by 2080
Increasing summer temperatures could mean some parts of southern England are too hot to grow vines for making wine by 2080, according to a new book launched today (26 May 2008). view more (2008-05-27)
NASA sees high thunderstorms in newly formed Tropical Cyclone 4A near India
Tropical Cyclone 4A formed yesterday, November 10 off the western coast of India in the Arabian Sea, and NASA's infrared imagery captured some high, powerful thunderstorms developing in the storm's center. view more (2009-11-11)
The Agulhas Current, in the southern hemisphere, may influence climate in Europe
Her PhD thesis "Surface and Deep Circulation off South Africa: Agulhas Leakage Influence on the Meridional Overturning Circulation During the Last 345 kyr" presented data on a major ocean current in the southern hemisphere, the Agulhas Current, which transports warm waters from the tropical Indian Ocean to the southern tip of Africa. view more (2009-03-11)
Sedimentary records link Himalayan erosion rates and monsoon intensity through time
Throughout history, the changing fortunes of human societies in Asia have been linked to variations in the precipitation resulting from seasonal monsoons. view more (2008-11-11)
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