Solving the climate change vulnerabilities jigsaw
A new tool to assess the interdependency between climate change and socio-economic factors is now available, mainly for professionals in these fields.
May 31, 2013
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May 31, 2013
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Female conversion to Islam in Britain examined in unique research project
A ground-breaking report examining the experiences of nearly 50 British women of all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds and faiths (or no faith) – who have all converted to Islam - was launched in London yesterday ...
May 20, 2013
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China willing to talk with US over cyberattacks
(AP)—China says it is willing to cooperate with the United States in cybersecurity after the U.S. called on it to take "serious steps" to stop cyberattacks.
Mar 12, 2013
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Name that ant! New online tool helps identify alien ant invaders
(Phys.org)—Researchers have created an interactive website, called Antkey, which includes more than 1,150 images and 70 video clips to help users determine an ant's identity from more than 100 invasive ...
Nov 28, 2012
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Climate change may increase Europe's north-south divide
Rising temperatures could widen the gap between the Europe's rich and poor nations, an EU agency warned Wednesday, as it announced the warmest decade on record in the continent.
Nov 21, 2012
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US panel urges more oversight of China investment
A congressional advisory panel on Wednesday urged tighter screening of investment by Chinese state-owned companies in the U.S., saying they present unfair competition to American firms.
Nov 14, 2012
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Shoplifting is costing us billions
(Phys.org)—Australians shoplifted $7.5 billion worth of goods in the past financial year, but a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researcher said the actual cost was much higher.
Nov 09, 2012
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Youth homeless study looks at community costs
On World Homeless Day researchers from Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Western Australia (UWA) have found young homeless Australians are spending up to five months sleeping on a friend ...
Oct 10, 2012
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Sandia, OurEnergyPolicy.org release 'Goals of Energy Policy' poll results
U.S. energy policy should simultaneously pursue security of its energy supply, economic stability and reduced environmental impacts, says a national poll of energy professionals jointly prepared by Sandia ...
Sep 12, 2012
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What are the effects of the Great Recession on local governments?
A new issue of State and Local Government Review (SLGR) documents the crisis affecting city and county governments following the Great Recession. Published this month, the issue examines the severity and potentially lastin ...
Sep 11, 2012
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Haitians struggle with the costs associated with crime
(Phys.org)—As violent crime continues to rise in Haiti, more households are helping their children cope with the trauma as well as deal with burdensome funeral and burial costs, a new University of Michigan ...
Aug 29, 2012
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Electrophilic sneeze: Terpenoids isolated from common ragweed show ability to induce airways irritation
(Phys.org) -- Allergy to pollen of common ragweed is increasingly affecting patients and is second only to grass pollen in terms of incidence in the general population of many European countries. An Italian ...
Aug 03, 2012
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Chinese factories shut amid lead poisoning fears
Twelve factories in eastern China were closed down after children living nearby were found to have high levels of lead in their blood, state press reported Monday.
Jul 09, 2012
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Screening horticultural imports: New models assess plant risk through better analysis
More local governments in Michigan using data to make decisions amid fiscal crisis
Just over two-thirds of Michigan's local governments say they use "data-driven decision making" as they try to cut costs and boost efficiency amid tough economic times, a new University of Michigan survey reports.
Jun 21, 2012
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