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Nominations sought for 2001 Stockholm industry water award
Award Honors Business Contributions to Sustainable Water Development Companies that have contributed to pollution elimination or reduced freshwater consumption through innovative programs, policies, processes or products now have the opportunity to nominate themselves for the prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award. Until February 28, 2001,... view more... (2000-11-02)
Stable power supply thanks to wind turbines
Wind turbines can help keep the voltage in the electricity network at a constant level. The power electronics in the turbines can effectively correct peaks and dips in the mains voltage. This is the conclusion reached by NWO-funded researchers. Modern wind turbines are a good means of coping with fluctuations in the mains voltage. Such... view more... (2001-10-08)
Electricity grid could become a type of Internet
In the future everyone who is connected to the electricity grid will be able to upload and download packages of electricity to and from this network. At least, that is one of the transformations the electricity grid could undergo. view more (2007-10-25)
ESA's Chairmanship of CEOS
ESA is now almost half way through its term as chair of CEOS, the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites. This international organisation was created in 1984 under the auspices of the G7 - with the goal to coordinate Earth observation satellite missions among its Members. Members include space agencies that have active Earth observation... view more... (2002-05-31)
Improved poverty analysis
Development planners and policymakers in developing countries need accurate information about the poverty of the population. The risk of food shortages or other poverty-related problems is an ever present threat. view more (2008-10-29)
International meeting on the Southern Ocean
The Role of the Southern Ocean in Global Processes: an Earth System Science Approach - 14-16 July 2003, London Over 80 experts from around the world will meet next week (14-16 July) to discuss the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. It's the first attempt by scientists to take a collective approach to investigating an important marine... view more... (2003-07-10)
Agricultural Scientists Introduce An Ethical Dimension Into Sustainable Development
The main focus of agricultural research has shifted from production to assessing environmental impact and the quality of the whole production chain. The Nordic agricultural researchers who continued their meeting in Turku, Finland, on Thursday July 4 underlined the important contribution that should be made by research to sustainable economic and... view more... (2003-07-03)
Research Fortnight 24 July issue: stories on AHRB`s future, the spending review, Wellcome, sustainable agriculture, and foot and mouth.
Research council status recommended for AHRB The Arts and Humanities Research Board should become a research council, according to a review carried out for the government. The new council should be created by a royal charter and funded, like the existing research councils, through the Office of Science and Technology. Science scores third spending... view more... (2002-07-24)
London Artist Wins Chemical Industry Award
David Pearce from London has been chosen as the London finalist in the Chemical Industries Association's innovative 'Holding up the mirror' arts competition, the CIA announced today. view more (2005-02-03)
Young Scottish Artist Wins Chemical Industry Award
Keun Joung Lee from Edinburgh School of Art has been chosen as the Scottish finalist in the Chemical Industries Association's innovative 'Holding up the mirror' arts competition, the CIA announced today. view more (2005-02-03)
Context affects opinion about novel energy sources
Opinions people have about innovations are influenced by the context in which they form their opinion. For example, opinions about a novel energy source like biomass are influenced by thoughts regarding other energy sources. view more (2007-07-13)
Biotechnology vs. Sustainability: What Do Students Think?
College students in a Sustainable Agriculture course were surveyed before and after taking the class. Students' exposure to the ideas of sustainability, as well as biotechnology-related topics, provided them with a chance to state their views as they completed homework and exams and participated in discussions. view more (2008-05-27)
Materials Research: European Commission proposes Framework Five
MATERIALS RESEARCH view more (1999-12-18)
Scientists a step closer to producing fuel from bacteria
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have shown how bacteria could be used as a future fuel. The research, published in the journal Bioinformatics, could have significant implications for the environment and the way we produce sustainable fuels in the future. view more (2008-08-07)
Science and tradition in Botswana
Researchers from the University of Leeds are linking their scientific knowledge with the ancient lore of Botswana herdsmen to stop the deterioration of the country's grazing land. Livestock production, one of Botswana`s largest exports, may be under threat unless more sustainable approaches to land use can be developed. view more (2002-09-30)
DEFRA'S Science and Innovation Strategy published
The final version of 'Delivering the Evidence', Defra's Science and Innovation Strategy, was published today. The strategy - previously issued in draft form - comprehensively sets out the science activities the department proposes to carry out during the period 2003 to 2006. Defra's science minister Lord Whitty said: "From tackling global... view more... (2003-05-30)
Young Artist from Manchester Wins Chemical Industry Award
Mike Ferguson from Manchester Metropolitan University has been chosen as the Northern finalist in the Chemical Industries Association's innovative 'Holding up the mirror' arts competition, the CIA announced today. view more (2005-02-03)
Young Artist From Surrey Wins Chemical Industry Award
Lisa Pettibone from Surrey Institute of Art & Design has been chosen as the Southern finalist in the Chemical Industries Association's first ever 'Holding up the mirror' arts competition, the CIA announced today. view more (2005-02-03)
World-first sustainable racing car to take on Formula 3 at Brands Hatch
Can the idea of 'green motorsport' actually work? Yes, according to EPSRC funded researcher, Dr Kerry Kirwan at the University of Warwick, who led the research team which designed and built the worldfirst fully sustainable Formula 3 racing car. view more (2009-10-06)
JOINING FORCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH - EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND USA SIGN FURTHER AGREEMENT
An implementation agreement covering scientific co-operation in the field of environmental research has today been signed by Dr. Margaret Leinen, Assistant Director at the US National Science Foundation and Dr. Christian Patermann, Director of the Environment Research Programme at the European Commission's DG Research. Co-operation is planned to... view more... (2001-10-16)
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