Science Education & Policy

Caffeine Linked To 2X Risk Of Miscarriage

A new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research says that women should avoid caffeine during the first trimester of pregnancy- caffeine equivalent to two cups of coffee per day was linked to a doubled risk of miscarriage compared to women who had ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 21 2008 - 2:55am

AHF Criticizes Tibotec Over Steep Price For Newest AIDS Drug, Etravirine

LOS ANGELES, January 21 /PRNewswire/--- Following FDA Approval, Company Announces US$7,800 Wholesale Price for Lifesaving Drug ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jan 21 2008 - 3:30am

Swiss Hawk AG Presents Investment Portfolio

ZUG, Switzerland, January 21 /PRNewswire/-- Swiss Hawk AG is proud to announce that overall the Company's seven investment portfolio participations performed very well during 2007 and are on course for significant growth in value during 2008. The com ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jan 21 2008 - 4:30am

Satyam Posts 32% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth; Revises Guidance Upwards

HYDERABAD, India, January 21 /PRNewswire/--- FY2008 Revenue Now Estimated at US$2.1 Billion Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (NYSE:SAY), a leading business and information technology services provider, today announced the results of the company for the quart ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jan 21 2008 - 5:31am

2008 North Carolina Science Blogging Conference

Like last year, the North Carolina Science Blogging conference was a hit. I moderated a session on public scientific data with Xan Gregg. Both of our talks were recorded and available here. ...

Article - Jean-Claude Bradley - Jan 21 2008 - 8:50am

ARCADIS Strengthens Communications Position

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Article - Anna Ohlden - Jan 21 2008 - 10:30am

Improving Global Warming Forecasts Using... Economics

Climate scientists are teaming up with economics experts to improve forecasting models and assess more accurately the economic as well as environmental impact of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Although there is broad consensus that there will be ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 21 2008 - 5:50pm

Study: Ecological Debt Of Rich Countries More Than Offsets The Economic Debt Of Poor Ones

The environmental damage caused by rich nations disproportionately impacts poor nations and costs them more than their combined foreign debt, according to a first-ever global accounting of the dollar costs of countries' ecological footprints. The stud ...

Article - News Staff - Jan 21 2008 - 9:13pm

Elsevier Acquires Edra S.p.A

MILAN, Italy, January 22 /PRNewswire/-- Elsevier has acquired Edra S.p.A, an online publishing company in the healthcare field. Together, Elsevier and Edra will be able to provide professional and promotional support to pharmaceutical companies by combini ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jan 22 2008 - 12:30pm

Microsoft Aims To Create New Opportunity For Everyone Through Education

BERLIN, January 22 /PRNewswire/--- Company expands the impact of Partners in Learning program over the next five years, reaching up to three times as many students, teachers and schools. ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - Jan 22 2008 - 3:31pm