Scientists raise concerns over the River Thames’ eco-system after its eel populations crash by 98%.
Month: January 2010
Government posting wealth of data to Internet
The Obama administration on Friday is posting to the Internet a wealth of government data…
Government posting wealth of data to Internet
The Obama administration on Friday is posting to the Internet a wealth of government data…
Hi-tech insurance for Kenya herds
A insurance scheme using satellite technology is launched in Kenya to offer herdsmen livestock protection…
Want to convince? Use abstract rather than concrete language
When consumers talk to each other about products, they generally respond more favorably to abstract…
Global warming increases flood risk in mountain areas
The world’s mountainous regions are home to about 800 million people and the source of…
Doppler ultrasound in pregnancy reduces risk in high-risk groups
Current evidence suggests that using Doppler ultrasound in high-risk pregnancies to monitor a fetus’ health…
Rover gives NASA an ‘Opportunity’ to view interior of Mars
NASA’s Mars exploration rover Opportunity is allowing scientists to get a glimpse deep inside Mars….
Lung cancer patients who quit smoking double their survival chances
People diagnosed with early stage lung cancer can double their chances of survival over five…