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Leaves hang around longer due to CO2

December 12, 2007
The delay in autumnal leaf coloration and leaf fall in trees is caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and not by increased global temperatures, suggests a...

Boys like it hot

December 12, 2007
Researchers investigating potential impact of temperature on gender, have shown that consecutive warm years can result in more men being born than women.

Nano worries scientists more than public

December 12, 2007
Scientists worry more about possible health and environmental hazards of nanotechnology than the public according to a new study.

Avian risk takers stressed

December 12, 2007
A new study by the University of Exeter has revealed that stressed out birds are more likely to take risks than their relaxed counterparts.

Christmas – its out of this world

December 11, 2007
For many, Christmas time at work is all parties, drunken photocopying, and hopeful mistletoe thrusting. But not for the North American Aerospace Defence Command - they have their work cut...

Sunbathing frog’s future under a cloud

December 10, 2007
Animal conservationists are turning to physics to investigate whether global warming is responsible for killing sun-loving South American tree frogs.

CHINA – UK science bridges the gap

December 7, 2007
In a move that reflects China’s growing importance in the scientific world - the first collaboration program between UK and Chinese research has been launched to promote “joint innovation and...

Watching your waste line

December 6, 2007
As companies strive to be ecologically friendly, a spot of environmental management could be just what they need to go green, and to reap financial benefits

GSK top graduate wish list

December 5, 2007
A recent survey by a graduate recruitment website of over 2,000 students and graduates hoping to work in science after university has revealed which companies are top of the job...

Testing testing one two three

December 5, 2007
Celebrating 25 years of testing laboratory accreditation in the UK

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