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Primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall celebrates 40 years of research in Belgium - 21st until 23rd of March
Lecture and dinner at Ghent University The world-famous primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall has been invited by the Ghent University to visit Belgium. Dr. Goodall is renowned for her research into the behaviour of chimpanzees. Her efforts for the conservation of nature are legendary as well. On the 21st of March (04:30 PM), there will be a press... view more... (2001-03-19)
Study: Counseling trauma victims causes secondary trauma
Hearing repeated stories of suffering from trauma victims causes serious psychological stress in clinical social workers, a new Geisinger-led study suggests. view more (2008-04-22)
New Device for Stroke Patients Improves Walking
Among stroke survivors, one common difficulty is foot drop, a partial leg paralysis that prevents the foot from lifting - causing instability and difficulty walking. view more (2007-05-29)
Old World Origin of New World Dogs
When humans arrived to the New World they had dogs with them. This is the conclusion reached by a study published this week in the journal Science by evolutionary biologists at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Uppsala University, Sweden, in collaboration with zooarchaeologists from Mexico and Peru. Dogs have been present in the New... view more... (2002-11-22)
Rare Tibetan antelope listed as endangered
The Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) today applauded a decision today by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Tibetan antelope, also known as "chiru," as an endangered species. view more (2006-03-31)
Evolution of animal personalities
Animals differ strikingly in character and temperament. Yet only recently has it become evident that personalities are a widespread phenomenon in the animal kingdom. view more (2007-05-31)
You can run, but you can't hide from risks
Brinded is concerned about the impact of our increasingly litigious society and challenges the assumption that companies are ignoring the safety management agenda. "This impression contrasts markedly with my personal experience of the oil and gas industry where I see widespread commitment and ownership of safety at top levels," he says.... view more... (2000-03-08)
Trade-offs reveal no clear favorites in alternative energy market
The nuclear power industry is riding the green wave back into public favor with its promise of a low-carbon solution to our growing energy needs. But even as the industry struggles to dictate what role nuclear can realistically play, it is bound by a global energy landscape-from solar to carbon sequestration-that is still predominantly shaped by... view more... (2007-09-12)
‘Real time’ benchmarking innovation to ensure credit where credit’s due
Companies will soon be able to check the payment behaviour of potential clients before they do business, thanks to a unique real time credit benchmarking service to be launched by two academics at Leeds University Business School, UK. view more (2001-11-02)
Twenty of World's 162 Grouper Species Threatened With Extinction
The first comprehensive assessment of the world's 162 species of grouper, a culinary favorite and important commercial fish, found that 20 are threatened with extinction unless proper management or conservation measures are introduced. view more (2007-03-22)
Solar cycle linked to global climate
Establishing a key link between the solar cycle and global climate, research led by scientists at the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo., shows that maximum solar activity and its aftermath have impacts on Earth that resemble La Niña and El Niño events in the... view more... (2009-07-17)
Not batty conservation
Noah had it easy. To weather the storm of impending disaster that would wipe-out life on earth, he simply protected a male and female of each species on the ark. Protecting contemporary biodiversity from the deluge of human activities that threaten life on earth is more difficult and requires a global network of reserves that includes all... view more... (2003-09-17)
Researchers find natural section favors parasite fitness over host health
Why do parasites harm their hosts? Classic evolutionary theory predicts that parasites become more virulent because they must transmit themselves between hosts, yet scientists have found little data to support this idea, until now. view more (2008-05-13)
Malaysian Government Asks Warwick Manufacturing Group to Create Centre Giving Malaysia Leadership Role in South East Asian Manufacturing
On September 2nd the University of Warwick`s Manufacturing Group (WMG), and the Government of Malaysia, will sign a significant agreement to create a brand new Advanced Manufacturing Institute in Kuala Lumpur which will shape the future of manufacturing industry across all of South East Asia. The new multi million dollar Institute will have the... view more... (2002-08-22)
Scottish SMEs missing out on £20 billion of hidden assets
Scottish businesses are sitting on around £20 billion of assets that they that they may not know they have, says Iain Russell of the Intellectual Assets Centre. view more (2005-04-27)
British Export Award for SSTL Woman Director
SSTL's Marketing & Business Development Director, Dr Wei Sun, has been chosen as the 2004 BEXA-WiB Achievement Award winner in recognition of her outstanding contribution to UK exports. Sir Stephen Brown, Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment, presented the award to Dr Sun at a ceremony held at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in... view more... (2004-05-21)
Implantable device designed to detect, stop seizures under study at MCG
A small device implanted in the skull that detects oncoming seizures, then delivers a brief electrical stimulus to the brain to stop them is under study at the Medical College of Georgia. view more (2007-09-11)
A Walk In The Park A Day Keeps Mental Fatigue Away
If you spend the majority of your time among stores, restaurants and skyscrapers, it may be time to trade in your stilettos for some hiking boots. view more (2008-12-19)
121 breeding tigers estimated to be found in Nepal
he first ever overall nation-wide estimate of the tiger population brought a positive ray of hope among conservationists. view more (2009-07-28)
Solar cycle linked to global climate, drives events similar to El Nino, La Nina
Establishing a key link between the solar cycle and global climate, new research led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) shows that maximum solar activity and its aftermath have impacts on Earth that resemble La Nina and El Nino events in the tropical Pacific Ocean. view more (2009-07-17)
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