Dryland ecosystems cover 41% of the Earth’s land surface. These ecosystems are highly vulnerable to…
Month: October 2012
Fresh blood not better for transfusions for premature infants, clinical trial shows
In a finding that runs counter to commonly held beliefs about fresh being better, a…
New surveys peer through dust to reveal giant supermassive black holes
Scientists have used cutting-edge infrared surveys of the sky to discover a new population of…
Paving the way for commercial fusion power plants
Latest results from the Joint European Torus (JET) fusion device are giving researchers increasing confidence…
New website on implementing criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management in Europe
Criteria and indicators have emerged as a powerful tool in promoting sustainable forest management. Since…
Every third child incorrectly restrained in cars, study suggests
Car accidents are the main cause of serious injury and death among children in Norway….
Liquorice offers clue to cleaner medical implants
A new coating utilizing nanotechnology will allow surgeons to sterilize medical devices that contain biological…
How pulsars slow down with age
Researchers have developed a model which explains how the spin of a pulsar slows down…
Nurses’ assessment of hospital quality often on the button
If you want to know about hospital quality, ask a nurse.
First successful clinical trial to protect the brain from damage caused by stroke
Scientists and clinicians have demonstrated that a neuroprotectant drug protects the human brain against the…