Different use of brain areas may explain memory problems in schizophrenics
The enduring memory problems that people with schizophrenia experience may be related to differences in how their brains process information, new research has found. view more (2008-03-12)
Surgical skill increases survival for oesophageal cancer surgery
"Resection of the oesophagus for cancer should no longer be an operation with a high mortality rate provided experienced surgeons are involved as part of a multidisciplinary team", according to Mr Subhajit Dutta Roy, Clinical Research Fellow at the Surgical Research Unit, Leighton Hospital, Crewe in the United Kingdom. Mr Dutta Roy was... view more... (2004-04-08)
After the World Cup... the dancing continues in space
The Brazilian World Cup celebrations may have started to die down, but in space the never-ending football match between the Sun and Earth continues. And watching this match closely are Salsa, Samba, Rumba and Tango, the four satellites that make up the Cluster mission. They are performing their Brazilian dances 119 000 kilometres above our heads.... view more... (2002-07-08)
HIV: a sugar shield to evade host defences
In humans, the Aids virus HIV manifests extreme genetic variability. It is particularly virulent, probably because its introduction into populations is recent (2). It has a potential for rapid evolution, at both population and individual scales, owing to a mutation rate among the highest in the living world, and to its recombination capacity. This... view more... (2004-04-15)
New research into the art of expression
New research, which could have far reaching implications for the teaching of art in schools, is set to be carried out at Staffordshire University. The Leverhulme Trust has awarded Staffordshire University £31,723 to examine what develops and why in British children`s expressive drawing. The research project is being undertaken by Dr Richard... view more... (2002-07-26)
Recognizing Children's Successes in All Areas May Prevent Teenage Depression
Students' successes in the first grade can affect more than their future report cards. In a new study, University of Missouri researchers found links among students' weak academic performance in the first grade, self-perceptions in the sixth grade, and depression symptoms in the seventh grade. view more (2009-01-09)
Caltech scientists reveal how neuronal activity is timed in brain's memory-making circuits
Theta oscillations are a type of prominent brain rhythm that orchestrates neuronal activity in the hippocampus, a brain area critical for the formation of new memories. view more (2009-06-01)
Swedish Building Research Maintains High Quality
Swedish building research is highly focused on sustainable development and covers most aspects of relevance to both the social economy and society as a whole. The academic quality is decidedly good overall and excellent in certain areas from an international perspective. This has been established in an international assessment. An international... view more... (2004-06-23)
Digital Ant Colony System
Whoever thinks that ants are only erratic little beings, whose incessant wanderings are pointless or obey no kind of universal order, is very much mistaken. Their society is so organized and complex that it is already being used as a model for the creation of algorithms, adaptable to a variety of scientific areas. Inspired by the work of Chialvo... view more... (2002-09-30)
Best Microchemical Study of an Archeomaterial
Bronze age artifacts, physical links between us and people alive 3000 years ago, have long been closely examined with physics-based instruments such as x-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry. Now scrutiny of microchemical surface properties of such ancient bronze in some respects surpasses the diagnostic information gained by... view more... (2001-09-04)
Atoms don't dance the 'bose nova'
Hanns-Christoph Naegerl's research group has investigated how ultracold quantum gases behave in lower spatial dimensions. They successfully realized an exotic state, where, due to the laws of quantum mechanics, atoms align along a one-dimensional structure. view more (2009-09-04)
£500,000 Donation for Complementary Medicine at Peninsula Medical School
A donation of £500,000 has been made by the Maurice Laing Foundation to fund the Peninsula Medical School's Chair in Complementary Medicine, held by Professor Edzard Ernst. This is the second major gift made by the Maurice Laing Foundation to Complimentary Medicine at the Peninsula Medical School. It represents a total donation to the School... view more... (2003-02-11)
McGill researchers report breakthrough in rapid malaria detection
A research team led by Dr. Paul Wiseman of the Departments of Physics and Chemistry at McGill University has developed a radically new technique that uses lasers and non-linear optical effects to detect malaria infection in human blood, according to a study published in the Biophysical Journal. view more (2007-12-20)
Ensonido Technology: Surround Sound to Go
With the recently introduced MP3 Surround audio format, 5.1-channel material will soon be widely available. Since MP3 Surround files are just slightly bigger than stereo MP3 files, multi-channel sound even with flash MP3 players will become feasible. Together with the new Ensonido technology, surround sound can now be enjoyed over stereo... view more... (2005-03-09)
Maths plus 'geeky' images equals deterred students
Images of maths 'geeks' stop people from studying mathematics or using it in later life, shows research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. view more (2008-05-13)
New at ETH Zurich: Postgraduate Studies in Landscape Architecture
From October 2003, the ETH Zurich will offer a new one-year, full-time post-graduate diploma course in landscape architecture. The curriculum of the post-graduate studies (NDS) will concentrate on a theoretical and practical examination of contemporary urban space. Participants on the NDS course will gain insight into problems and solutions facing... view more... (2003-01-23)
The battery-powered Sherpa
Game show candidates might succeed in carrying a washing machine up several flights of stairs in record time - but for normal mortals this represents an enormous feat of strength and patience. People are well advised not to attempt it alone and spare themselves potential back problems - unless of course aided by a transport device. Until now, such... view more... (2001-08-21)
Test of fitness to drive in patients with sleepiness syndrome
A three-year project grant of £61,783 has been awarded by Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland to Dr Heather Engleman and Professor Neil Douglas of the Centre, which is located in the University of Edinburgh's Respiratory Medicine Unit. The money will enable clinical and psychometric validation work to be performed on an objective test of... view more... (2000-01-20)
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