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London, UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2008The productivity and biodiversity of an ecosystem is significantly affected by the rate at which organisms move between different parts of the ecosystem, according to new research out today (13 March 2008) in Nature. Scientists hope that understanding the mechanisms which determine the diversity and productivity of ecosystems will help ecologists and conservationists to develop strategies ... more Rice defends dropping China from rights blacklist 
Washington (AFP) March 12, 2008US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday defended withdrawing China from the State Department's list of top human rights violators, citing renewed dialogue with Beijing on rights issues. "We just got China to renew or to begin again the human rights dialogue that had been in limbo for some time," Rice told reporters. In the State Department's annual report on human rights ... more Research Could Put Penicillin Back In Battle Against Antibiotic Resistant Bugs That Kill Millions 
Coventry, UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2008Research led by the University of Warwick has uncovered exactly how the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae has become resistant to the antibiotic penicillin. The same research could also open up MRSA to attack by penicillin and help create a library of designer antibiotics to use against a range of other dangerous bacteria. Worldwide Streptococcus pneumoniae causes 5 million fatal pneumonia ... more Record snowfall provokes 'snow rage' in Canada 
Ottawa (AFP) March 12, 2008A record snowfall in eastern Canada this winter has inspired some, crushed others, led to a rash of snow-blower thefts and incited at least two armed clashes, authorities said Wednesday. Police and psychologists describe the latter incidents as "snow rage," akin to road rage or assaults by frustrated drivers in traffic. Quebec City police say they received more than a dozen calls this ... more Mediterranean tuna at risk from 'bloated' fishing fleet: WWF 
Geneva (AFP) March 12, 2008The Mediterranean tuna fishing fleet is so large that its capacity is nearly twice the current quotas, and some 200 ships should be scrapped to conserve stocks, environmental group WWF said Wednesday. "The failure of international fisheries management has allowed a monster to thrive in the Mediterranean," said Sergi Tudela, head of fisheries at WWF Mediterranean. "Decision-makers must be ... more |
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Washington (AFP) March 12, 2008Medical devices such as pacemakers are vulnerable to attacks by hackers, who could gain access to a patient's private details or reprogram their device and put their health in jeopardy, a US study showed Wednesday. A research team led by computer scientists Kevin Fu of the University of Massachusetts and Tadayoshi Kohno of the University of Washington, and cardiologist William Maisel of ... more Microinsurance for tsunami-hit Indian region 
Berlin (AFP) March 12, 2008One of the world's largest private insurers plans to offer natural disaster and accident insurance in parts of India hit by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami for under 10 euro cents (15 US cents) a month. The microinsurance project, announced this week by Germany's Allianz and aid agency CARE International, hopes to attract 200,000 customers aged 18 to 70 within a year among vulnerable people in ... more Increased Carbon Dioxide In Atmosphere Linked To Decreased Soil Organic Matter 
Urbana IL (SPX) Mar 13, 2008A recent study at the University of Illinois created a bit of a mystery for soil scientist Michelle Wander - increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was expected to increase plant growth, increase plant biomass and ultimately beef up the organic matter in the soil -- but it didn't. What researchers found instead was that organic matter decay increased along with residue inputs when carbon ... more Dolphin rescues stranded whales: conservation official 
Wellington (AFP) March 12, 2008A dolphin guided two stranded whales to safety after human attempts to keep the animals off a New Zealand beach failed, a conservation official said Wednesday. "I've never heard of anything like this before, it was amazing," Conservation Department officer Malcolm Smith said. The actions of the dolphin, well known locally for playing with swimmers at Mahia beach on the east coast of the ... more China's leadership 'election' begins: report 
Beijing (AFP) March 12, 2008The nominees for China's president and prime minister were unveiled to the national parliament Wednesday, state media said, kicking off the nation's communist-style election process. The nomination lists were handed over to the nearly 3,000 delegates at the ongoing National People's Congress for "discussion and consultation", Xinhua news agency said of the nation's opaque political process. ... more |
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Hong Kong (AFP) March 12, 2008As Western fashion brands look to Asia to provide cheap skilled labour, two Hong Kong-based designers are bucking the trend. Cassandra Postema and Dong Shing Chiu are seeking out untrained workers in some of the poorest parts of the continent to help make their new range of ethically-produced, eco-friendly clothing using traditional methods. Their staff include refugees, people in drug ... more HyPower Fuel Releases Details On Ultra-Green Biodiesel Process 
Wilmington DE (SPX) Mar 13, 2008HyPower Fuel is pleased to release details on its newly acquired ultra-green biodiesel process for the North American market. Mr. Douglas Bender, President of HyPower Fuel, reports that "we firmly believe that our biodiesel process is the world's most cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of producing biodiesel. Our process uses no water and virtually no hazardous chemicals other ... more Nuclear Power To Play Key Role In Meeting Energy And Environmental Goals 
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 13, 2008The development of new nuclear power plants over the next decade will help the nation meet its growing demand for electricity with a reliable, carbon-free source of energy, a nuclear industry executive told the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. It is extraordinarily challenging to imagine credible scenarios by which electricity produce ... more Cleaner Diesels 
Dresden, Germany (SPX) Mar 13, 2008Most diggers and construction machines discharge unfiltered exhaust fumes into the air. This is because special vehicles are made in small batches, and each requires a different filter geometry. Diesel soot filters of varying shapes can now be produced at competitive prices. Modern diesel cars are not only quieter than their predecessors but also release considerably fewer exhaust fumes in ... more Study Of The Impact Of Driving Behavior On Fuel Consumption 
Denver CO (SPX) Mar 13, 2008Driving Change will be launched at an event led by Denver Mayor John W. Hickenlooper and Driving Change developers, stakeholders, and participants. In an effort to identify new ways for drivers to address GHG emissions stemming from vehicles, Driving Change measures the environmental impact of driving behavior. Motor vehicles are the fastest growing source of CO2 (carbon dioxide) production ... more
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