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Early agriculture left traces in animal bones
Unraveling the origins of agriculture in different regions around the globe has been a challenge for archeologists. Now researchers writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences report finding evidence of early human experiments with grain cultivation in East Asia. They gathered this information from an unlikely... view more... (2009-03-24)
Creating Sustainable Cities for 2040
The year 2040 could see many people working from home several days a week staying in touch with colleagues through videophone and internet connections. When planning a holiday, people will be limited to a certain number of air miles per year, although additional air miles may be purchased from others at auctions. This will reflect the true... view more... (2003-08-13)
Combining sun, sand and science in the Bahamas
It is well known that people from all over the world come to the Bahamas to enjoy the pristine waters, spectacular coral reefs and great fishing. view more (2009-09-30)
Press invitation - Research And Water: Global Visions, Local Actions
Water is and has been determinant for life. Its presence and quality conditions human settlements, economic development and ecosystems. Unavoidably, industry consumes water, and waste originating from production processes often has negative impacts on the environment and on human health. As pointed out by Philippe Busquin, Commisioner for... view more... (2002-04-29)
Consolidation of the Institute of Arable Crops Research (IACR) will boost research into sustainable agriculture
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Long feared extinct, rare bird rediscovered
Known to science only by two specimens described in 1900, a critically endangered crow has re-emerged on a remote, mountainous Indonesian island thanks in part to a Michigan State University scientist. view more (2009-10-13)
Science news from BBSRC
These are just some of the research stories featured in the July 2001 issue of BBSRC business, the community magazine of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Articles are available in full online at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/news/features/current.html New chicken vaccine eliminates need for drug intake for broiler chickens A new... view more... (2001-07-02)
Report shows deforestation threatens Brazil's Pantanal
Deforestation from increased grazing and agriculture has destroyed 17 percent of the native vegetation in Brazil's Pantanal, considered the world's largest wetland. view more (2006-01-11)
Nuclear science for food security
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today called for increased investment in a plant breeding technique that could bolster efforts aimed at pulling millions of people out of the hunger trap. view more (2008-12-02)
New challenges for Food and Agriculture Research Euragri conference: "Science for Society - Science with Society", Brussels.
The changing attitude of European society to research in food and agriculture demands that researchers pay more attention to the concerns of the public and other stakeholders. The Euragri conference entitled "Science for Society - Science with Society", organised in association with the European Commission, examined these issues and... view more... (2002-10-15)
CONVERTING WASTE VEGETABLE OIL INTO A USEFUL ENERGY SOURCE
A RESEARCHER in environmental engineering at Staffordshire University has developed a technique to convert unwanted cooking oil into a ‘biodiesel’ which is a much cleaner alternative to fossil diesel. Dr Tarik Al-Shemmeri, a Reader in Environmental Engineering at Staffordshire University, uses discarded vegetable oil as the basis of... view more... (2002-09-09)
The European Commission and ESA launch debate on a space policy for the Union
Today in Brussels, European Research Commissioner, Philippe Busquin, introduced the Green Paper on EU Space Policy. The Paper, prepared in co-operation with the European Space Agency (ESA), looks into Europe's assets and weaknesses in this sector. As a basis for a broad consultation, the report tackles key issues such as the EU's independent... view more... (2003-01-22)
Why exertion leads to exhaustion
Scientists have found an explanation for runners who struggle to increase their pace, cyclists who can't pedal any faster and swimmers who can't speed up their strokes. Researchers from the University of Exeter and Kansas State University have discovered the dramatic changes that occur in our muscles when we push ourselves during exercise. view more (2007-12-21)
MU Study Examines Effectiveness of Glycerin as Cattle Feed
Biodiesel is in high demand. The byproduct of this alternative source of energy, glycerin, is next, according to an agriculture scientist at the University of Missouri-Columbia. view more (2007-05-29)
Computer game taps creativity of scientists to solve energy problems
The American Chemical Society's (ACS) 238th National Meeting here will be the site of a rare "thought experiment" intended to focus the creative genius of hundreds of scientists on solutions to one of the 21st Century's most daunting problems: Finding sustainable new sources of energy. view more (2009-08-17)
Fungi the cause of many outbreaks of disease but mostly ignored
Fungi can cause a number of life-threatening diseases but they also are becoming increasingly useful to science and manufacturing every year. view more (2008-07-02)
Bycatch reduction, marine debris addressed by MCA at American Fisheries Society Meeting in Ottawa
Progress toward addressing the issues of bycatch and marine debris reduction will be featured at the MCA's booth at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. view more (2008-08-15)
Sir Crispin Tickell: People and conservation - an opportunity for change
Leading environmentalist, Sir Crispin Tickell GCMG KCVO, is due to launch one of the world`s most important conservation conferences for over 1000 conservation experts from across the world. The Society for Conservation Biology is holding its 16th Annual Meeting at the University of Kent at Canterbury (UKC) from 14 - 19 July 2002. The meeting,... view more... (2002-07-09)
Project aims to predict the future of the Forth Estuary
A spin-out company from the University of Edinburgh, which created a system to build models simulating the effects of changes to the environment, has received new funding to develop animated maps of the Firth of Forth area . The maps and diagram-based software will help to predict the effects of changes in population, industry and transport on the... view more... (2002-09-03)
Millennium development goals: Are we on track?
In April 2007, the General Assembly of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations convened to discuss progress made towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). view more (2007-06-20)
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