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Most powerful laser in the world fires up
The Texas Petawatt laser reached greater than one petawatt of laser power on Monday morning, March 31, making it the highest powered laser in the world, Todd Ditmire, a physicist at The University of Texas at Austin, said. view more (2008-04-08)
The Correct Fingerprint Counts - New Method Designed To Improve The Transmission Security Of Sensitive Data
Neuroscientists at Bonn University have developed a new process for encoding sensitive data in such a way that only the intended recipient can read them -using, for example, authentication per iris scan or fingerprint. They are presenting their concept, for which a patent has now been applied for, at the Hanover Trade Fair (Pavilion 18, stand AO2)... view more... (2004-04-07)
Uncertain future for elephants of Thailand
Worries over the future of Thailand' s famous elephants have emerged following an investigation by a University of Manchester team. view more (2008-07-28)
SFI announces EUR43.4 million in awards to researchers
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has announced awards of EUR43.4 million in its most recent round of funding approvals. The awards have been allocated to 45 Investigators and their teams. These researchers will be based in universities and institutes of technology in Ireland. They all work in the research fields underpinning biotechnology and... view more... (2003-02-25)
Environmentally 'green' beer: Munich brewing engineers research energy savings
A cool, freshly drawn beer - for many a person this is the greatest of pleasures. But, in fact, a bad conscience should haunt us when we drink beer as it is among the most energy-intensive foodstuffs during production. view more (2009-09-08)
Karlstad University and Ericsson in new global collaboration
At the same time as the Third World is expected to be the next huge market for western IT giants, it is also becoming more and more evident that information technology can help ameliorate the situation for the poorest of the poor. If it is adapted to their needs. Efficient communication has long been seen as a fundamental source of change and... view more... (2003-02-28)
GEN reports on alternative feedstocks for ethanol production
Scientists say they are forging ahead in developing replacements for petrochemical fuels that will be cost-competitive and renewable while having a minimal impact on the environment, reports Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN). view more (2009-06-22)
Is Europe on Track to Meet the Lisbon Competitiveness Goals? Commissioner Busquin to present latest science and technology figures
Press conference - Release of the Third European Report on Science & Technology Indicators 2003 17th March, 2003, Brussels, 11h00 - 12h00 The Third European Report on Science & Technology Indicators 2003 presents the latest and most reliable data on investment in EU research and its performance. It analyses Europe's strengths and... view more... (2003-03-12)
Kingston fashion students to unveil catwalk collections
Students from the internationally-respected Department of Fashion at Kingston University are preparing to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors by clinching top jobs in the international clothing world. Reporters and photographers are invited to join representatives from fashion houses across Europe and the United States at the Atlantis... view more... (2004-06-04)
Summit for the Future Report 2005
Summit for the Future Report released! Covering issues related to: Trade / Service Industry, Energy, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment and Science & Technology view more (2005-05-23)
Tahitian vanilla originated in Maya forests, says UC Riverside botanist
he origin of the Tahitian vanilla orchid, whose cured fruit is the source of the rare and highly esteemed gourmet French Polynesian spice, has long eluded botanists. Known by the scientific name Vanilla tahitensis, Tahitian vanilla is found to exist only in cultivation; natural, wild populations of the orchid have never been encountered. view more (2008-08-22)
Woody and aquatic plants pose greatest invasive threat to China
Although China currently has fewer invasive woody plants than the United States, China's potential for invasion by nonnative trees and shrubs is high, according to an article in the May 2008 issue of BioScience. view more (2008-05-01)
New clues to how major weight-loss drugs work
Some of the most important weight-loss drugs work by enhancing the effect of the brain chemical serotonin. These include sibutramine (trade name Meridia) and fenfluramine, which was recalled after the combination with dexfenfluramine, called fen-phen, was linked to potentially fatal heart valve abnormalities. view more (2006-07-20)
Crabs' memory of pain confirmed by Queen's academic
New research published by a Queen's University Belfast academic has shown that crabs not only suffer pain but that they retain a memory of it. view more (2009-03-27)
Ground Zero-scale trauma can prompt psychological growth, says UB researcher
People who live through an extreme traumatic experience such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks or an airplane crash often have the capacity to bounce back or even grow to a higher level of functioning and personal strength, according to a University at Buffalo researcher and expert in the effects of horrifying trauma. view more (2009-09-11)
Evalve MitraClip: Clinical trial of nonsurgical repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation
The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute is the lead enroller in the world for the Everest II Clinical Trial - a study comparing non-surgical repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation with conventional surgery. view more (2008-06-19)
Byers Acts To Protect Directors Under Threat Of Violence
Government to table amendment to Criminal Justice and Police Bill to allow private addresses of directors at serious risk of violence to be kept on secure register Stephen Byers, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, announced today new measures to allow directors under threat of violence or intimidation to keep their home address private.... view more... (2001-03-07)
Manufacturing Research - a new approach
An initiative is launched today (November 26th 2001 )that will bring Manufacturing in the UK into a new stage of major development. Twelve Research Centres are being set up looking at areas ranging from laser processing and e-manufacturing to healthcare and transport. More than £60 M of funding for these Innovative... view more... (2001-11-16)
BMJ journals now free for the 100 poorest countries
BMJ specialist journals, such as Gut, Heart and Thorax, are now free online to anybody in the 100 poorest countries of the world, which between them include most of the world's population. view more (2002-02-13)
Advice from research: market visiting rights to Antarctica
Tourism on Antarctica is increasing and that can form a threat for the vulnerable South Pole area. Research from Maastricht University provides a possible solution: market the visitor rights to the highest bidder. view more (2008-09-29)
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