Children as young as ten already see a career in science as ‘not for me’. Despite the majority of children enjoying the subject at school and viewing scientists positively, fewer than 17 per cent are interested ...
Social Sciences
Jan 11, 2012
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RouteRank, a Swiss start-up of the Ecublens Science Park, is including a new function in its product which will enable users to visualize their itineraries.
Software
Jan 11, 2012
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QAAFI and Queensland Government scientists have discovered promising new anti-microbial properties in a combination of natural-plant ingredients, including two common native Australian plums.
Other
Jan 11, 2012
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In biology, what molecules are located where dictates much about how any biological system functions.
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 11, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Bloggers and other social network users are more likely to share knowledge online where the qualities of trust, strong social ties and reciprocity are present, according to a study forthcoming in the Journal ...
Social Sciences
Jan 11, 2012
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Clarkson University Biology Professor Michael R. Twiss has been working with colleagues and students from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Ontario, to study Lake Erie over the past five winters during mid-winter, a time ...
Environment
Jan 11, 2012
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Millions of dollars are being spent on developing electric vehicles. Electric vehicles, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, provide the demanded driving range and low environmental impact. However, hydrogen fuel cell powered ...
Materials Science
Jan 11, 2012
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New research from the University of Warwick suggests the way foreign aid is distributed following a natural disaster in developing countries does little to help small firms recover.
Economics & Business
Jan 11, 2012
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Though it was first suggested well over a century ago, the hypothesis that changes in Earth’s orientation relative to its orbit influence the growth and decline of ice sheets was only recently tested.
Earth Sciences
Jan 11, 2012
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Social media is revolutionising disaster management and community building during emergencies, a study into social networking during last year’s Queensland floods has found.
Other
Jan 11, 2012
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