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Mar 29, 2011

Scientists aim to improve photosynthesis to increase food and fuel production

A University of Southampton scientist is participating in a new £6.11 million transatlantic research project to improve the process of photosynthesis...
Mar 17, 2011

On a screen near you, the history of the world

At the click of a mouse button, scientists can virtually inspect the surface of our planet using widely available mapping software....
Mar 11, 2011

2011 Fulbright scholars dedicated to improving the world

Three University of Sydney graduates and one PhD candidate have been recognised for their work in moral philosophy, international diplomacy, and women...
Mar 10, 2011

Protecting children from second-hand smoke

Children from across Yorkshire are being asked to help test an initiative that could reduce their exposure to second-hand cigarette smoke. Researcher...
Mar 10, 2011

Lawyer, Cancer Researcher and Global Warming Expert USA-Bound

Three graduates of The University of Western Australia are among 26 Australians recognised as Fulbright Scholars in 2011....
Mar 10, 2011

Bergen leads search for CO2

How much CO2 are the oceans able to absorb, and will this change because of global warming? Scientists from all over the world are trying to find the ...
Mar 09, 2011

Study probes cause of ‘ballooning’ blood vessels

Patients from Yorkshire are helping researchers at the University of Leeds find new ways of treating abdominal aortic aneurysms, a potentially life-th...
Mar 08, 2011

Migrating moths and songbirds travel at similar rates

International collaboration between the University of York and the Universities of Lund (Sweden) and Greenwich found that migrating moths and songbird...
Mar 04, 2011

Clear English coming to your medicine cabinet

Medicines Information, Review and Partnership - making information about medicines clearer to patients....