820 German farms hit by 'Schmallenberg' virus: institute
More than 800 German farms have been hit by a new livestock disease that causes deformities in animals at birth, agriculture authorities said Friday.
Ecology
Mar 2, 2012
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Holiday shopping? Why does rubbing elbows turn consumers off?
Although holiday sales and events try to drive as many customers to retail stores as possible, a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research shows that the crowding may drive them away as well.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2011
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Scientists call for cost-effective conservation
Britain could get more benefit from its conservation budget if it paid more attention to how effective and cost-efficient previous efforts to protect biodiversity have proved.
Ecology
Jul 14, 2011
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Is the nature of academic research changing?
An analysis in Learned Publishing indicates that the number of academic research articles using surveys and questionnaires has dramatically risen in the past 20 years; however, the quality of some of these articles (and ...
Other
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Citizens in Greater Bilbao regard the services of the Green Belt ecosystems as highly beneficial
According to Izaskun Casado-Arzuaga, ecosystems provide more services than what many people believe. And their value is not in fact limited to the possibilities they offer in terms of landscape, aesthetic aspects or leisure. ...
Environment
Aug 20, 2013
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When college diversity delivers benefits
The benefits of race-conscious college admissions are only fully realized under certain conditions, concludes new University of Maryland-led research. To stimulate meaningful cross-racial engagement, incoming freshman classes ...
Social Sciences
Jul 22, 2013
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Research explores the parenting needs of Syrian refugee families
A University of Manchester student is carrying out research to explore the parenting needs of families raising their children in refugee camps after fleeing the violence in Syria.
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2013
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New tool to help diagnose canine arthritis
Veterinary scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a new tool to support clinicians in treatment programmes for osteoarthritis in dogs.
Plants & Animals
Jun 4, 2013
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Engineers less empathetic, study finds
Are engineering students less empathetic than students in the caring professions? Yes, the findings from a study performed at Linköping University indicate that this is the case. The study comprises more than 200 students ...
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2013
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Penalties for sexting and cyber bullying too harsh, young people say
(Phys.org)—Half of children surveyed in NSW said they had been bullied online or knew someone who had, and more than a third had been asked, or knew someone who had been asked, for a naked or sexy photo. However many were ...
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2012
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