Promising new research in the fight against ash dieback
Amazon announces investment in France, sees 2,500 jobs
The US Internet giant Amazon said on Monday that it would open a fourth despatch centre in France with the likely creation of 2,500 jobs, as it negotiates a tax dispute with the French government.
Nov 26, 2012
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Climate change evident across Europe, report says
Climate change is affecting all regions in Europe, causing a wide range of impacts on society and the environment. Further impacts are expected in the future, potentially causing high damage costs, according ...
Nov 26, 2012
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Nordic countries tell Facebook to stop ads
Facebook should stop unsolicited advertising to users in Nordic countries or face legal action, the Norwegian consumer agency said on Thursday.
Nov 22, 2012
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Wormholes from centuries-old art prints reveal the history of the 'worms'
By examining art printed from woodblocks spanning five centuries, Blair Hedges, a professor of biology at Penn State University, has identified the species responsible for making the ever-present wormholes ...
Nov 20, 2012
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French Guiana launches rocket with 2 satellites
(AP)—A rocket carrying European and Brazilian telecommunication satellites has been launched from French Guiana.
Nov 10, 2012
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Ash disease 'cannot be eradicated': UK minister
DNA profile of British ash trees could make them at less risk from 'dieback,' ecologist claims
Albania must enact reforms to combat sex trafficking, study urges
(Phys.org)—Despite a number of measures undertaken by the government in Albania to curb sex trafficking, rigorous comprehensive legal and social reforms are needed to address the practices that perpetuate it, a new study ...
Oct 16, 2012
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2 European satellites launched from French Guiana
(AP)—A second pair of satellites that will help supply Europe with its own navigation system were launched Friday from French Guiana.
Oct 12, 2012
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Study shows Atlantic Ocean influence on European summers
(Phys.org)—This year's dismal UK summer could be part of a run of poor summers caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean that occurred back in the 1990s.
Oct 08, 2012
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YouTube takes original programming venture abroad (Update)
(AP)—YouTube is extending its original programming initiative into Europe, with at least 60 new video channels from media companies including Britain's BBC, London-based FreemantleMedia and the Netherlands' ...
Oct 08, 2012
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Motorola buys face-recognition firm Viewdle
Mobile phone-maker Motorola said Wednesday it had purchased facial recognition firm Viewdle for an undisclosed amount.
Oct 04, 2012
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QR code usage up 96 per cent among European smartphone owners
According to a report by comScore, smartphone users across Europe are scanning QR codes more than ever – up 96 per cent in the past two years to 17.4 million users for the three month average period ending ...
Oct 03, 2012
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Manufacturers in developing countries have competitive edge
(Phys.org)—Manufacturing plants in developing countries have more potential competitive advantages over their industrialized counterparts than just lower costs, a University of Melbourne study has found.
Oct 03, 2012
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