Articles Tagged “data”
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Religion social model may disappear in nine countries
A study conducted in nine countries, based on data collected in the census, says that religion will disappear. Over time, the number of people without religious affiliation has increased dramatically, the study said. Entering data…
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Biodiversity Conservation: Zoos Urged to Breed Animals from Threatened Populations
Of around seven land vertebrate species whose survival in the wild is threatened one is also kept in captivity. These and other data on the protection of species in zoos and aquaria have now been…
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Affymetrix Releases Comprehensive Validated Data from the Axiom Genomic Database
Affymetrix, today announced the release of a complete data set of 5 million variants on its website. The genotyping data set, part of the Axiom Genomic Database, is based on extensive validation of genomic variants…
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The writings of monks and the mysteries of climate change
“Weather Data” recorded by monks in Europe for 500 years, helping scientists understand and predict global climate changes. Computer simulations, carried out today in modern research laboratories, are based on models designed on the basis…
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Earth Is Twice as Dusty as in 19th Century, Research Shows
If the house seems dustier than it used to be, it may not be a reflection on your housekeeping skills. The amount of dust in the Earth’s atmosphere has doubled over the last century, according…
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The Future of the Web Is a Matter of Semantics
The first incarnation of the web was composed of static websites that linked to each other and search engines that will help you find sites of interest. Web 2. brought a social element to the…
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Risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and cholangiocarcinoma in Taiwanese parous women with chronic hepatitis B virus infection
New data presented today at the International Liver CongressTM 2010 found a link between chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and progression to cancers other than hepatocellular carcinoma. The study found that a higher risk of…
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Innovative Technique Can Spot Errors in Key Technological Systems; Early Alerts for Satellites, Weather Instruments
An innovative computational technique that draws on statistics, imaging and other disciplines has the capability to detect errors in sensitive technological systems ranging from satellites to weather instruments. The patented technique, known as the Intelligent…
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Using Satellites To Predict Water Problems In Developing Countries
Many of the world’s river basins are not subject to accurate monitoring, especially those in developing countries. The few measurements that have been taken in these areas are often uncertain, incomplete or chronologically inconsistent. This…
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Unlocking The Mystery Of European Eel Migrations
The spawning migration of European eels from rivers and brackish waters in Europe to the Sargasso Sea is one of the most impressive feats of animal migration and orientation. Yet after over 2000 years of…