Science Education & Policy

BRUSSELS, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- European Industry Leaders Look to Closer Collaboration Between Business And Schools Increasing young people's interest in Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) is essential for sustainable economic growth and competitiveness in Europe, according to the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT), a group of 45 industrial leaders from across Europe. ERT has identified this issue as a key priority for European industry. To discuss this issue aimed at tackling a potential shortfall in MST trained people in Europe, ERT organised a high-level multi-…

REHOVOT, Israel and JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- - The Study Will Compare the Results of Rosetta Genomics' microRNA-based Test, miRview(TM) Squamous, Which Differentiates Squamous From non Squamous non Small Cell Lung Cancer, With Current Diagnostic Methods - A Test Based on the miRview(TM) Technology First Approved for Clinical use Through Columbia University's High Complexity Molecular Pathology Lab Earlier This Year - Rosetta Genomics is Expecting to Launch miRview(TM) Squamous Later This Year Through its Recently Acquired CLIA lab in Philadelphia REHOVOT, Israel and…

PARIS, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo announced today that its StARS micro-hybrid system, already available on the smart mhd for a year, will now be extended to all 45 KW and 52 KW gasoline engine models. This system shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stationary, at a red light, for example, and starts it up instantly and silently as soon as the brake pedal is released, generating fuel savings of up to 19%. The rising urban population is making city streets increasingly congested. Given that cars in the city are stationary for over one third of the time, with the engine idling…

GENEVA, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- - Actress, Producer and Mother Salma Hayek Calls for Participation in Campaign to Eliminate Disease Responsible for the Death of one Newborn Baby Approximately Every Three Minutes A global review confirms that the elimination of maternal and newborn tetanus, preventable diseases responsible for the death of one baby approximately every three minutes and up to 30,000 mothers each year, could be achieved by 2012, and encourages the public to participate in a high profile campaign to help those most at risk. Titled Participate, Vaccinate, Eliminate: Together…

REHOVOT, Israel, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- - Expanded Availability of DurusWhite Follows High Acceptance by Objets Users Objet Geometries Ltd. (http://www.objet.com), the innovation leader in 3-D printing, today announced that Durus(TM) FullCure(R) line of photopolymer materials has been expanded to support the Eden250(TM) and Eden260(TM) office machines and is now available in 2kg cartridges. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080514/305187 ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080715/313718-b ) DurusWhite FullCure430 addresses a broad range of applications requiring…

BEERSE, Belgium, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Janssen-Cilag are celebrating their 50 year commitment to researching and developing innovative medicines to help improve the lives of people with mental health problems. Back in 1958, the late Dr. Paul Janssen developed one of the first anti-psychotic drugs, which proved to be a real breakthrough in the treatment of schizophrenia and hailed the onset of a new era for patients being treated outside of institutions. Over the past 50 years, Janssen-Cilag have developed several new compounds in the field of mental health, constantly raising the…

LONDON, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- - London Business School Responds Directly to Student and Recruiter Needs London Business School has today announced the launch of a ground-breaking new addition to its existing degree programme portfolio. The new Masters in Management degree will welcome students from around the world for its first intake in August 2009. The Masters in Management has been designed with an intense focus on what students and recruiters need in today's business environment. As one of the world's leading business schools, London Business School identified the need to equip…

WATFORD, England, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Doing business online has been the mission of Novae Group Plc ('Novae') since deploying Salmon's Application Framework for Insurance (SAFI(TM)) for its underwriting business in 2004. Novae have now launched its Motor Fleet line-of-business on SAFI, extending the web-based platform to get a range of new products to market quickly and efficiently. Steve Fookes, IT Director Novae said, "The introduction of Novae's Motor Fleet Underwriting Service is an opportunity to strengthen our market position. We needed a completely integrated IT infrastructure…

Dr. Costas Karageorghis of Brunel University’s School of Sport and Education today revealed a study stating that carefully selected music can significantly increase a person’s physical endurance and make the experience of cardiovascular exercise far more positive. The study in the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology is the latest from a 20-year program of work into the motivational qualities of music in sport and exercise. The findings illustrate the considerable benefits associated with exercising in time to music: something that some elite athletes, such as marathon world record…

NEW YORK, October 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In announcing the 2008 finalists for its annual Platts Global Energy Awards today, Platts underscores the changing emphasis of global energy towards long-term supply solutions with finalists in two new categories: Sustainable Technology Innovation of the Year and Strategic Energy Investment of the Year. Established in 1999 and referred to by past attendees as the "Oscars of Energy," the Platts Global Energy Awards recognize innovation, leadership, and superior performance in more than a dozen categories spanning the entire energy industry. Platts further…