Waging war on invasive plant species: Effects of invasives persist even after removal
Economic cost of weather may total $485 billion in US
Everything has its price, even the weather. New research indicates that routine weather events such as rain and cooler-than-average days can add up to an annual economic impact of as much as $485 billion in the United States.
Jun 22, 2011
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ASML quarterly profits soar, record year expected
Dutch firm ASML, a global supplier of computer chip-making systems, predicted Wednesday a record year ahead as it posted quarterly profits of 395 million euros, almost four times last year's figure.
Apr 13, 2011
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Cost effective manure management
Recycling manure is an important practice, especially for large livestock producers. Manure can be used as fertilizer to aid in crop production, aiding livestock producers that grow their own feed crops. While manure does ...
Apr 05, 2011
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Study shows attendance at state parks grows, even as funding decreases
A recent study from North Carolina State University shows that while the number of visits to state parks across the country has grown, fund support for park operations has been significantly reduced. The reduction in funding ...
Mar 16, 2011
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Hybrid string blossom thinner tested in peach orchards
'Wait-and-see' effect not always caused by economic uncertainty, research shows
(PhysOrg.com) -- Business uncertainty leads to quick drops in economic activity, according to a long-held belief in economics. New research from the University of Notre Dame casts doubt on that assumption.
Aug 02, 2010
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CO2 reduction policies in Spain strengthen the services sector
A study by the Basque Center for Climate Change (BC3) has analysed the expected economic impact in Spain of the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHGs) set by the Kyoto Protocol for the period 2008-2012 and for ...
Jul 23, 2010
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Google ads used by 1.5M US marketers, websites
(AP) -- Google has pulled back another curtain and revealed the size of its lucrative Internet ad network in the U.S. It spans more than 1.5 million advertisers and websites.
May 25, 2010
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Web searches may sacrifice accuracy for popularity
(PhysOrg.com) -- By adding a subtle nudge to each of more than 1 billion search requests every day, Google may be steering the direction of public discussion.
May 18, 2010
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Mother is ?more essential? to orphans than breadwinner father
(PhysOrg.com) -- The role of a mother in African families is even more essential to the well-being of a child than the role played by the breadwinner father, according to a study published in the latest issue ...
Mar 15, 2010
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Tobacco company helped shape European policy system favoring corporate profits over public health
British American Tobacco (BAT), the world's second largest tobacco transnational, strategically influenced the European Union's framework for evaluating policy options, leading to the acceptance of an agenda which emphasizes ...
Jan 12, 2010
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New CReAM research on the factors that shape individual attitudes towards migration policy
A new research paper from CReAM (Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration at UCL) investigates the factors which determine individual attitudes towards migration policy.
Nov 04, 2009
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Severe Space Weather
Did you know a solar flare can make your toilet stop working?
Jan 22, 2009
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