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Studies and Analyses

Comrades to consumers: study of advertising reveals China's startling transformation

A fascinating new study in the Journal of Consumer Research looks at the role advertising has played in China’s transformation. Authors Xin Zhao (University of…

Earth Sciences

How Volcanic Eruptions Impacted Ocean Life 94 Million Years Ago

Earth and Atmospheric Science researchers Steven Turgeon and Robert Creaser found specific isotope levels of the element osmium, an indicator of volcanism in…

Life & Chemistry

Spotted Hyenas Improve Survival by Hunting Solo

In a paper recently published in the journal Animal Behaviour, Smith, a student in MSU’s Department of Zoology, shows that while spotted hyenas know the value…

Earth Sciences

ESA Consults Science Community on Earth Explorer Selection

The meeting follows the Call for Core Earth Explorer Ideas released in 2005, and the subsequent selection of six missions to undergo assessment studies out of…

Physics & Astronomy

International Space Station: Advancing Future Space Research

As part of their discussions, they noted the significantly expanded capability the ISS now provides for on-orbit research and technology development activities…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Nanotechnology Advances Affordable Solar Energy Solutions

Professor Bagnall and his Nano Group at the University of Southampton's School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) have conducted extensive research into…

Life & Chemistry

Walking Benefits: How the Masai Avoid Heart Disease

Scientists have long been puzzled by how the Masai can avoid cardiovascular disease despite having a diet rich in animal fats. Researchers at Karolinska…

Health & Medicine

Bosentan Boosts Quality of Life for Pulmonary Hypertension Patients

According to a study in Respirology published by Wiley-Blackwell, treatments with oral Bosentan reduces resistance in blood flow – allowing the heart and lungs…

Environmental Conservation

Lead and Cadmium Threaten Survival of Raptors Worldwide

Birds of prey that live in extensive geographical areas can accumulate high levels of heavy metals and metalloids in their bodies, as they are top of their…

Earth Sciences

Sun’s Role in Climate Change: 15% to 20% Impact Revealed

In the past, the sun was the main external agent affecting climate change on Earth, together with the effects of volcanic explosions and internal factors such…

Business and Finance

UK Researchers Warn: Four Worlds Challenge 21st Century Law

Writing in the inaugural issue of the International Journal of Private Law, UK researchers suggest that the twenty-first century may be scarred by the…

Studies and Analyses

Pregnant Women Feel Uninformed by Gynaecologists: Survey Insights

The Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Miguel Ángel Herráiz, who presented the results of the survey this…

Physics & Astronomy

3D Imaging Unveils Cracks in Steel Using New Mapping Technique

By using a new grain mapping technique it was possible to determine the internal 3D structure of the material without destroying the sample. Afterwards, a…

Information Technology

Data Sharing Boosts Emergency Response in Italy

The Italian Ministry of the Interior has issued a formal decree concerning the sharing of data between the fire department and other emergency organisations,…

Information Technology

Feelix Growing: Robots That Understand Human Emotions

Feelix Growing is developing software empowering robots that can learn when a person is sad, happy or angry.The learning part is achieved through the use of…

Science Education

ESOF 2008: Key Innovations from Day One in Barcelona

“ESOF2008, like its two previous editions, is setting agendas and helping us as a community to move towards the Europeanisation of science and technology on…

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