News articles tagged with 'Europe'
Action needed to improve men's health in Europe
— 2 Dec 2011 09:59 | HealthPolicies aimed specifically at men are urgently needed to improve the health of Europe's men, say experts on bmj.com today…
Europe-wide survey reveals priorities for end-of-life care
— 28 Mar 2011 16:47 | HealthA survey of over 9,000 people in seven different countries across Europe has shown that the majority would want to improve the quality of life in the time they had left, rather than…
Life expectancy rising in UK and Europe despite obesity epidemic
— 18 Mar 2011 15:19 | HealthLife expectancy in Europe keeps increasing despite the obesity epidemic, with people in Britain reaching an older age than those living in the US, according to an analysis of trends…
Neanderthals were nifty at controlling fire, says CU-Boulder-led study
— 15 Mar 2011 19:47 | Geology and palaeontologyA new study involving the University of Colorado Boulder shows clear evidence of the continuous control of fire by Neanderthals in Europe dating back roughly 400,000 years, yet another…
TUM researchers recommend new EU standards for machine strength grading of timber
— 12 Mar 2011 14:38 | TechnologyThe natural product wood grows in locations with different climate, soil and environmental conditions. These differences influence its properties as construction material: 'Scandinavian…
Scientists forecast new atom smashers to keep Europe leading in nuclear physics
— 9 Dec 2010 16:09 | PhysicsEurope needs new particle accelerators and major upgrades to existing facilities over the next ten years to stay at the forefront of nuclear physics, according to the European Science…
Natural reforestation in southern Pyrenees favours orchid
— 1 Dec 2010 17:25 | BiologyA 13-year study has been key to understanding how and why an orchid species (Cypripedium calceolus), which is endangered in some countries in Europe, is surviving and recovering in…
DNA reveals origins of first European farmers
— 10 Nov 2010 14:07 | BiologyA team of international researchers led by ancient DNA experts from the University of Adelaide has resolved the longstanding issue of the origins of the people who introduced farming…
New research identifies the plight of farmland birds
— 3 Nov 2010 19:37 | BiologyFarmland birds that are poorer parents and less 'brainy' are faring worse than other farmland bird species, a study at the University of Bristol has found…
Intelligent irrigation saves water and fertiliser without reducing yield or quality
— 9 Oct 2010 09:14 | EnvironmentSensors and decision-support software can help horticultural growers worldwide to reduce their water consumption by 60 percent and use 30 percent less fertiliser without sacrificing…