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Scientists identify safe repellent that protects fruits from D. suzukii

Insects destroy a very large fraction of the global agricultural output - nearly 40 percent. The spotted wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), for example, feeds on ripening fruits. A nuisance especially in Northern California and Europe, it lays its eggs inside ripe berries, and, when its larvae emerge there, the fruit is destroyed.

22 Jun 2015

Scientists forecast an average 'dead zone' in Gulf of Mexico this year

Scientists are expecting that this year's Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone, also called the "dead zone," will be approximately 5,483 square miles or about the size of Connecticut-the same as it has averaged over the last several years.

19 Jun 2015

Researchers develop new energy-absorbing structure that withstands blunt and ballistic impact

Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking new energy-absorbing structure to better withstand blunt and ballistic impact.

17 Jun 2015

Daon receives FIDO certification for IdentityX Mobile Authentication Platform

Daon, a global leader in mobile biometric authentication technology, announced today that its IdentityX Mobile Authentication Platform v4.0 has been FIDO Certified. The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance is an industry consortium launched in 2013 to revolutionize online security with open standards for simpler, stronger authentication.

11 Jun 2015

New insights on crop-rotation resistant rootworms may help develop sustainable agricultural practices

After decades of effort, scientists are finally figuring out how insects develop resistance to environmentally friendly farming practices - such as crop rotation - that are designed to kill them. The researchers say their insights will help develop more sustainable agricultural practices.

11 Jun 2015

Princeton researchers develop cobalt-catalyzed reaction that may give unprecedented access to cyclobutanes

Researchers at Princeton have developed a cobalt-catalyzed [2π+2π] reaction that may give unprecedented access to cyclobutanes, four-membered ring-containing molecules.

10 Jun 2015

Researchers receive $10 million grant for citrus greening research project

To help develop a therapeutic treatment for citrus greening disease, a bacterial infection that threatens the future of the U.S. citrus industry, the United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Research Initiative has awarded a diverse group of researchers a $10 million grant.

9 Jun 2015

Expert report highlights urgent action needed to lessen the future impact of Atrial Fibrillation in Europe

Researched and written by RAND Europe, with contributions from a panel of leading European medical, patient group and health economic experts, the Future of Anticoagulation Report explores how decisions made today can change and reshape the landscape of tomorrow...

3 Jun 2015

Scar management: an interview with Adele Atkinson, Associate Professor, School of Nursing

Scarring has been shown to have a significant impact on patients’ lives. As well as the physical burden associated with skin scarring, psychological strains can also negatively affect the quality of life for patients, with the majority (56%) considering themselves to be ‘abnormal’ due to their scars...

3 Jun 2015

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

Lucideon, the international materials technology company, has released a new video to showcase its services for the healthcare industries, including the medical devices, consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors...

From Lucideon 2 Jun 2015

ASCO 2015: AMGEN presents new data evaluating less-frequent dosing of kyprolis for multiple myeloma patients

Amgen today announced the initiation of the ARROW trial, a global Phase 3 study evaluating the benefit of Kyprolis®

2 Jun 2015

Fertilization with high nitrogen:potassium ratio fertilizers reduces environmental effect of landscape palms

Palms are an important part of the environment in subtropical and warm temperate climates. Palms' aesthetics and small "footprints" make them desirable in a variety of landscapes throughout the southeastern United States.

1 Jun 2015

Panasonic launch new high sensitivity micro camera head

The new GP-KH232HA micro camera-head benefits from a 1/3 type Full HD single MOS sensor, which can operate at a minimum illumination of just 5 lx at F1.4. Required illumination comprises solely 2000 lx at F8.

From PHC Europe B.V. 1 Jun 2015

Riverview Medical Center Foundation announces Third Annual Family Fireworks on the Navesink

The Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the Third Annual Family Fireworks on the Navesink to support Riverview Medical Center Foundation.

1 Jun 2015

New study highlights the benefits of using sandwich system in organic apple orchards

In organic apple orchards, one of the most serious challenges for growers is determining ways to limit weed competition while improving soil quality and ensuring high yields of quality apples.

1 Jun 2015

Vertex Modelling uses 3D printing to make London’s Strawberry Hill accessible to visually impaired

Strawberry Hill is an internationally significant gothic revival house in Twickenham, built by Horace Walpole from 1747. It has recently undergone a major structural and decorative restoration to revive its eighteenth century appearance.

30 May 2015

First European approval of drug to treat genetic kidney disease ADPKD

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for JINARC® (tolvaptan) for the treatment of ADPKD in adults who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage one to three at initiation of treatment with evidence of rapidly progressing disease

29 May 2015

Transportation Insight receives SDCE100 Award for second consecutive year

Transportation Insight, a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces winning the SDCE100 Award for the second consecutive year from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.

29 May 2015

For World No-Tobacco Day WHO makes a stand against illicit tobacco trade

May 31 2015 is World No Tobacco Day and the World Health Organization (WHO) is using this opportunity to bring attention to the illicit trade in tobacco and try to bring an end to it by urging Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products...

29 May 2015

Charged particles more common beside busy roads, reveals QUT study

Despite community concerns about living under high-voltage power lines, a world-first QUT study reveals that there are far more charged particles beside busy roads.

29 May 2015

Miscellaneous News

Scientists identify safe repellent that protects fruits from D. suzukii

Scientists forecast an average 'dead zone' in Gulf of Mexico this year

Researchers develop new energy-absorbing structure that withstands blunt and ballistic impact

Daon receives FIDO certification for IdentityX Mobile Authentication Platform

New insights on crop-rotation resistant rootworms may help develop sustainable agricultural practices

Princeton researchers develop cobalt-catalyzed reaction that may give unprecedented access to cyclobutanes

Researchers receive $10 million grant for citrus greening research project

Expert report highlights urgent action needed to lessen the future impact of Atrial Fibrillation in Europe

Scar management: an interview with Adele Atkinson, Associate Professor, School of Nursing

Lucideon releases new healthcare video

ASCO 2015: AMGEN presents new data evaluating less-frequent dosing of kyprolis for multiple myeloma patients

Fertilization with high nitrogen:potassium ratio fertilizers reduces environmental effect of landscape palms

Panasonic launch new high sensitivity micro camera head

Riverview Medical Center Foundation announces Third Annual Family Fireworks on the Navesink

New study highlights the benefits of using sandwich system in organic apple orchards

Vertex Modelling uses 3D printing to make London’s Strawberry Hill accessible to visually impaired

First European approval of drug to treat genetic kidney disease ADPKD

Transportation Insight receives SDCE100 Award for second consecutive year

For World No-Tobacco Day WHO makes a stand against illicit tobacco trade

Charged particles more common beside busy roads, reveals QUT study

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