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Rapid star formation spotted in “stellar nurseries”
The Universe’s infant galaxies enjoyed rapid growth spurts forming stars like our sun at a rate of up to 50 stars a year, according to scientists at Durham University.
(11 Nov 2009) » More about Rapid star formation spotted in “stellar nurseries”
Mosquito screens are cheap and effective in malaria prevention
Malaria prevention screen in The Gambia
Trials of a screen-based malaria prevention programme in 500 homes in The Gambia, Africa, have led to a 50 per cent reduction in malaria transmission and anaemia in children.
(3 Sep 2009) » More about Mosquito screens are cheap and effective in malaria prevention
Fear of discrimination saw Paddys and Biddys decline
Irish emigrants sitting on the dockside in Cork in 1851
Irish Catholic names Patrick and Bridget almost died out among 19th century Irish immigrants in Britain due to fear of discrimination.
(21 Oct 2009) » More about Fear of discrimination saw Paddys and Biddys decline
New coastland map could help strengthen sea defences
Long term rate of relative land- and sea-level change in the British Isles
A new map plots the most accurate predictions yet for land uplift and subsidence in the UK.
(7 Oct 2009) » More about New coastland map could help strengthen sea defences
Japan’s tipped election winners will ‘restore balance in policy’
Dr Yukiko Miyagi
Japan will restore balance in its foreign and domestic policies with less commitment to its US ally’s military campaigns if the predicted election winners take power, a Durham University expert said today.
(24 Aug 2009) » More about Japan’s tipped election winners will ‘restore balance in policy’
Volcano expert abseils into the hottest place on earth
A Durham University scientist gets as close-up as you possibly can to the hottest place on Earth, in a new BBC TV programme to be aired this week.
(19 Mar 2009) » More about Volcano expert abseils into the hottest place on earth
