Aug 05, 2011
Plants may lose less water under global warming than expected, scientists find
Some plants may use less water under global warming, says a University of Sydney scientist involved in a major study published in the journal Nature....
Aug 04, 2011
Researchers unveil body clock battle for Blind New Zealanders
Nearly 3000 blind and partially-sighted New Zealanders could be suffering from undiagnosed sleep timing disorders according to a recent study from The...
Aug 04, 2011
A healthy beginning can prevent overweight and obesity
Early and regular home visits to first-time mothers that encourage breastfeeding and 'tummy time' during their child's first year of life improve the ...
Aug 01, 2011
US Scholarships foster international cooperation at University of York
The University of York is welcoming a record number of American Fulbright scholars for the new academic year. Five American academics will join the Un...
Jul 28, 2011
Memory experts from around the world meet in York
Leading memory researchers from across the world are gathering at the University of York for a major six-day conference. Organisers believe the event ...
Jul 28, 2011
Sea level rise less from Greenland, more from Antarctica, than expected during last interglacial
During the last prolonged warm spell on Earth, the oceans were at least four meters — and possibly as much as 6.5 meters, or about 20 feet — highe...
Jul 22, 2011
New target found for nitric oxide’s attack on Salmonella bacteria
A new target for nitric oxide has been revealed in studies of how it inhibits the growth of Salmonella. This bacterium is a common cause of food-poiso...
Jul 19, 2011
WUN General Manager – Louise Heery
Letter from the Chief Executive, Professor John Hearn
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Jul 18, 2011
International Conference on Nanomedicine
Major conference on nanomedicine held in Hangzhou...
