Science and research news from across Europe. Covers major discoveries, university leadership, disease burden and costs, and research policy in the region.
A study published in Science found that European attitudes towards GM foods are driven by media coverage, with Europeans being more likely to view the technology as menacing or dangerous. In contrast, US citizens showed less skepticism due to higher science literacy and trust in regulatory agencies.
A University of Illinois professor warns that decreasing sulfur dioxide emissions could exacerbate global warming by enhancing temperature changes in North America, Europe, and Asia. The studies used climate/ocean models to calculate the potential effects of reduced sulfur dioxide emissions on global-mean surface temperatures.
A new study predicts that jet contrails will become a significant climate factor by 2050, causing a warming of the Earth's atmosphere. Contrails are expected to increase in coverage over Europe and Asia, with potential temperature increases reaching up to 0.7 watts per square meter.
Polish parliamentarians have significant influence on legislative process due to their right to submit proposals. The Sejm's independence is crucial for its role in stabilizing relations with the presidency and government. Strengthening internal coherence and discipline is necessary for governing parties to maintain this independence.
A new study found that first officers rely on indirect methods such as hints to correct a captain's mistake, particularly in low-risk flight situations. The study also revealed differences in the way female pilots communicate with other crew members, using more two-part utterances to state problems and give commands.
A comprehensive examination of 100 female statuettes carved in Europe between 30,000 and 20,000 years ago suggests they prioritized the health of mother and child during childbirth. The statuettes depict physical effects of pregnancy and show little evidence of long-term use.
A new analysis of PURSUIT data reveals women in Latin America and Eastern Europe receive less aggressive cardiac treatment and have higher incidence of heart disease deaths compared to men in similar regions. In contrast, women and men in North America and Western Europe receive comparable treatment and outcomes.
A new hominid species, Homo antecessor, has been identified in Spanish fossils, dating back 800,000 years. The species' modern-looking mid-face and primitive cranium traits suggest a complex evolutionary history, potentially challenging current theories on human migration and settlement of Europe.
The Weizmann Institute is launching an international bioinformatics network to bridge the gap in technology and training between Western countries and developing regions. The network, coordinated by the institute, will provide access to comprehensive bioinformatics data banks and facilitate collaboration among scientists.
The European Science Association aims to foster debate on the relationship between science and society in a pan-European spirit. It seeks to involve young scientists, media professionals, industrialists, teachers, and other stakeholders in its activities.
Experts from around the world have agreed on a standard for locating environmental information, enabling easy access to a virtual library of data and information. The initiative aims to make use of base standards like ISO 10163 to provide a universal service for searching and accessing environmental information.
Western Europe is narrowing the gap with the US in R&D investment, spending over $20 billion on research in Western European institutions. The region also outproduces the US in producing Ph.D.s in natural sciences and engineering, with a 38% increase in doctoral degrees awarded in NS&E fields.
Children drank ale at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with average daily consumption being a gallon for adults and less among children. Women brewed most of the ale consumed during the 14th and 15th centuries, challenging common assumptions about women's roles in medieval society.
According to new population forecasts, there is a 66% chance the world's population will not reach 11.5 billion by 2100, with four regions expected to experience declines before 2050. The global population is projected to increase from 5.8 billion in 2020 to 10.4 billion by 2100, but at a slower rate.
Hopkins professors Sidney Mintz, Katherine Verdery, Donald Carter, Laury Oaks, and Felicity Northcott share their research on various anthropology topics, including the complex global economy of food, cultural identity in diaspora communities, the transformation of socialist systems, nuclear cleanup efforts, Ireland's abortion debate, ...