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IVF pioneer honoured
International fertility expert Robert Winston has been given an honorary award by the University of Sunderland. Lord Winston is well known for his award-winning television series, including Your Life in Their Hands, The Human Body, and Walking with Cavemen. He received an Honorary Doctorate of Science at Sunderland Empire Theatre during a ceremony... view more... (2003-07-15)
Sight, sound processed together and earlier than previously thought
The area of the brain that processes sounds entering the ears also appears to process stimulus entering the eyes, providing a novel explanation for why many viewers believe that ventriloquists have thrown their voices to the mouths of their dummies. view more (2007-10-30)
"Oscars" Awards Ceremony comes to the European Week of Science and Technology
This evening (5th November) the Institution of Electrical Engineers in London will be the venue for presentation of the EuroPAWS prizes at an Awards Evening. Press are invited to attend. The winners of the two "MIDAS" Prizes (sponsored by the European Science Foundation) for television drama bearing on science and technology broadcast in... view more... (2001-10-31)
European Molecular Biology Organization announces the EMBO Award for Communication in the Life Sciences
This year for the first time EMBO will award Euro 5 000 and a silver medal for outstanding works of public communication in the life sciences. Eligible are practising scientists working in research in Europe or Israel. "EMBO recognises the huge efforts that some scientists make to communicate their science to the public while remaining active in... view more... (2002-04-25)
Castaways united
If you want to unite two separate factions, put them in a stressful and challenging situation and give them a common goal. This is the conclusion drawn by Dr Cynthia McVey after her involvement in the BBC1 television programme and Lion production, Castaway 2000. She presents her report to The British Psychological Society Scottish Branch annual... view more... (2000-11-17)
Online computer games could encourage children to eat healthy foods
Children who play an online game promoting healthy foods and beverages appear more likely to choose nutritious snacks than those who play a game promoting unhealthy products. view more (2009-07-07)
Tufts professor chews on the nutrition-oral health connection
Sitting and snacking on treats in front of the television for several hours a day increases a child's risk of developing … dental decay? Many would probably have finished that sentence with the word, "obesity." view more (2005-12-08)
Playing along virtually in sports
Viewers of future Olympic Games will enjoy the marriage of two entertainment industries - sports television and sports computer games - when a highly immersive and fully interactive TV system is being developed by the IST project. PISTE comes to life.PISTE represents the most advanced and immersive interactive sports television experience created... view more... (2004-08-05)
University Scientists Will Not See the Eclipse...At Least, Not With Their Eyes!
The sun constantly radiates energy across the spectrum of frequencies from radio, through heat, to visible light and beyond. During the period of totality, only radiation present in the sun's annular corona will be detectable, with energy directly radiated from the sun being masked by the moon. view more (1999-08-06)
Google Earth aids discovery of early African mammal fossils
A limestone countertop, a practiced eye and Google Earth all played roles in the discovery of a trove of fossils that may shed light on the origins of African wildlife. view more (2009-04-29)
Images of war raise ethical concerns
Graphic media images of Iraqi civilian casualties raise questions about the boundaries of media ethics and, more importantly, medical ethics, according to an editorial in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-04-10)
Who’s the idiot in the black?
Football referees are often the subjects of criticism and rugby football referees are no exception. It is bad enough being the target for missiles or abuse, but there is also the constant stress of presenting a suitable image of oneself on the field of play. This is a serious issue for all individuals involved in sport. view more (2002-02-27)
Geeks may be chic, but negative nerd stereotype still exists, professor says
Despite the increased popularity of geek culture - movies based on comic books, video games, virtual worlds - and the ubiquity of computers, the geek's close cousin, the nerd, still suffers from a negative stereotype in popular culture. view more (2009-03-04)
Dementia care in residential homes needs radical improvement
Standards of care given to people with dementia in residential and nursing homes in the UK needs radical improvement, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. The quality of care received by over 200 people with dementia, living in 10 private sector and seven NHS care facilities, was rated using a recognised method known as dementia care mapping. The... view more... (2001-08-22)
Media ignores health consequences of drinking and driving among young celebrities
The recent drinking and driving (DUI) arrests of celebrities--Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Michelle Rodriguez and Lindsay Lohan--yielded widespread news coverage, however, very little of it offered any public health context, according to a new report by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Injury... view more... (2009-04-23)
Projecting onto thin air
FogScreen is a futuristic innovation that creates a thin white screen of fog. The screen can be projected onto, touched, and even walked through - a sure-fire attention-getter for publicity or educational purposes. view more (2005-01-05)
TV viewing before the age of 2 has no cognitive benefit, study finds
A longitudinal study of infants from birth to age 3 showed TV viewing before the age of 2 does not improve a child's language and visual motor skills, according to research conducted at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. view more (2009-03-02)
'Twinkle after effect' can help retinal patients detect vision loss quickly and cheaply
Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have discovered a simple and inexpensive way for patients with retinal and other eye disease to keep track of changes in their vision loss. view more (2007-10-24)
Deaths by drowning fall, but pools abroad still "a major concern"
The number of children drowning in the United Kingdom has declined between 1988-89 and 1998-99. However drownings in pools abroad and in garden ponds have risen significantly, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-04-30)
Very long term effects of Botox still unknown
The use of botulinum toxin for facial cosmetic enhancement has established its new image as a glamour drug, but its unlicensed use is increasing dramatically for certain conditions, ahead of clear scientific evidence. Although negative side effects are few, its very long term effects are still unknown, warns a neurology expert in this week’s... view more... (2002-11-20)
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