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Physics & Astronomy

Unlocking Cosmic Rays: Secrets of Supermassive Black Holes

The most energetic particles in the universe – ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays – likely come from supermassive black holes in the hearts of nearby active…

Studies and Analyses

IAVI Responds to STEP AIDS Vaccine Trial Analysis Findings

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) issued the following statement from its President and CEO, Dr. Seth Berkley, following the release of the…

Life & Chemistry

Luxembourg Joins EMBL: Strengthening Global Research Community

Today, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory [EMBL] announces Luxembourg as the new member of its international community. Accepted by EMBL's council and…

Health & Medicine

Lack of Maternity Leave and Workplace Discrimination Bad for Pregnant Women’s Psychological Health

The new University of Melbourne study “Employee Entitlements during Pregnancy and Maternal Psychological Well-being” also finds that almost one-fifth of…

Studies and Analyses

Key Indicators of Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer Uncovered

The findings show that the difference between life and death can many times be explained by the different biological properties of the tumors. Understanding…

Life & Chemistry

Exploring Global Reach of Biodiversity Information Facility

A study, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and conducted by biologists at the University of Reading and computer…

Business and Finance

Cass Business School Evaluates Private Equity IPOs in London

The research will assess the attractiveness of the London markets for private equity backed IPOs and will be based on two key aspects of performance; relative…

Physics & Astronomy

Commissioner Explores ESO’s Very Large Telescope Innovations

During his visit to ESO's Very Large Telescope at Paranal, the European Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Potocnik, participated in an observing…

Environmental Conservation

Scientists Uncover Ocean’s Role in Carbon Consumption

However, can the oceans continue to alleviate the steady rise in atmospheric CO2 in the future? Current models for the development of the global climate system…

Health & Medicine

India and Northern Ireland Unite for Cancer Innovation

The agreement was signed between Queen's and the Ministry of Biotechnology, Government of India. It involves top cancer specialists from the National Institute…

Social Sciences

Humanitarian Aid: The Need for Effective Assessments

Dr von Schreeb has carried out needs assessments in a number of disaster situations. He examined the need for international medical assistance after the…

Event News

Future Networks of Excellence: Join the Open Forum in Brussels

WHERE:Royal Institute of Natural Science, rue Vautier 29, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium(close to the European Parliament)THE OPEN FORUMMorning sessions (9.00 –…

Physics & Astronomy

Scientists have discovered a connection between active galactic nuclei and the most energetic known cosmic rays

Scientists of the Pierre Auger Collaboration have announced in Malargüe (Mendoza, Argentina) that the Active Galactic Nuclei are probably responsible for the…

Life & Chemistry

Simulating Photosynthesis: Designing a Better Leaf

The research findings appear in the October issue of Plant Physiology, and will be presented today at the BIO-Asia 2007 Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The…

Technology Offerings

ExMeTrA: Next-Gen Pump for Efficient Liquid Transport

In terms of process technology, the transport and the

enrichment of liquids with other substances or gases
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Physics & Astronomy

Auger Observatory Links Highest-Energy Cosmic Rays to Black Holes

Using the Pierre Auger Observatory in Argentina, the largest cosmic-ray observatory in the world, a team of scientists from 17 countries found that the sources…

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