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Environmental Conservation

Comprehensive Klamath River Basin Analysis for Decision Makers

Two recent scientific studies attempt to better understand the Klamath River basin ecosystem. However, a new report from the National Research Council says for…

Physics & Astronomy

Chandra Observes Neutron Star RX J0822-4300’s Cosmic Cannonball

Astronomers used Chandra to observe a neutron star, known as RX J0822-4300, over a period of about five years. During that span, three Chandra observations…

Physics & Astronomy

New Discovery: Faint Protogalaxies Found in Deep Space

“The farther we look back into space the farther we see back in time,” explained Rauch.” We were actually trying to measure a faint signal from intergalactic…

Physics & Astronomy

Voyager 2 Set to Cross Major Milestone in Deep Space

Using a computer model simulation, Haruichi Washimi, a physicist at UC Riverside, has predicted when the interplanetary spacecraft Voyager 2 will cross the…

Environmental Conservation

Woods Hole Center Unveils New Mosaic for Global Forest Monitoring

Using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data acquired over a six-week period by the Japanese Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS), scientists at the Woods…

Automotive Engineering

NIST Evaluates Auto Crash Warning System Performance

Researchers in industry and at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be able to use the NIST technology to accelerate the development and…

Physics & Astronomy

'High Q' NIST nanowires may be practical oscillators

Because a high Q factor indicates a capacity for stable vibrations, the nanowires might be used as oscillators in nano-electromechanical systems for future…

Information Technology

New Breakthrough in Crystal Structure Prediction Techniques

He collaborated with researchers Drs. Frank Leusen and John Kendrick from the Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation (IPI) at the University of Bradford, who…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Biodiversity Experts Call for Global Oversight Structure

The specialists are hoping such a structure can be set up by the end of 2008. In November, almost 80 of them met in Montpellier and agreed on the remit for…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

New Cartographic Method Boosts Soil Carbon Reserves in India

In today's world, with global warming, soil carbon reserves are in the spotlight. Certain research programmes are looking to boost those reserves, and it was…

Studies and Analyses

Strategic Alliances: Keys to Sustained Company Growth

Despite experiencing frequent failure, a large number of companies continue forming strategic alliances to ensure their continued growth. What is crucial is…

Earth Sciences

Aurora Borealis breaks new grounds – and old ice

Aurora Borealis will be the first ever international ship, the brainchild of the European Science Federation, the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and…

Physics & Astronomy

First Ground-Layer Adaptive Optics System Enhances Astronomy

The ground-layer adaptive optics system, or GLAS, works with a high-tech pulsed laser. The laser beam is projected from a small telescope mounted behind the…

Business and Finance

Business launches "High-Growth Entrepreneurs-A series focusing on Europe's successful risk takers."

A region needs, not just many entrepreneurs, but many successful, high-growth entrepreneurs – men and women with the dedication, support and freedom of…

Environmental Conservation

Balancing Climate Goals: Integrating REDD into Kyoto Protocol

The key is to include reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) in the Kyoto Protocol so that developing countries can be compensated for…

Physics & Astronomy

Mars Opposes the Sun: What to Expect on December 24

On that date the planet will be in line with the Earth and Sun and from the ground will appear to be opposite the Sun in the sky (at opposition).This year Mars…

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