Science Education & Policy

BARCELONA, February 12 /PRNewswire/ -- - Pelephone to Support Advanced Broadband and Roaming Services Over 1XEVDO and UMTS Networks Simultaneously Using AAA Service Controller Bridgewater Systems (TSX:BWC) announced today that Israeli mobile operator Pelephone is deploying its AAA Service Controller as part of their 1xEV-DO and UMTS networks. This best of breed network access control solution will allow Pelephone to deliver a range of IP applications across a growing subscriber base and improve support for data roaming services. The Bridgewater Systems(TM) AAA Service Controller,…

LONDON, February 12 /PRNewswire/ -- - More than one-in-five end up marrying co-workers they dated - With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it appears love is in the air and the workplace is not immune. Nearly four-in-ten (39 per cent) workers say they have dated a co-worker at some time during their careers, with 16 per cent admitting to doing so two or more times, according to CareerBuilder.co.uk's office romance survey of more than 500 workers. More than one-in-five (21 per cent) workers said they went on to marry the person they dated at work. Comparing age groups, workers 18-24…

BARCELONA, Spain, February 11 /PRNewswire/ -- - Advanced Technology Projects Support Health Care and Education - Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced a new program through its Wireless Reach(TM) initiative. The GSM Association (GSMA) Development Fund and Wireless Reach will work together to develop three projects using mobile broadband technology for health care and education in Egypt, the Philippines and Tanzania. "Our Wireless Reach initiative has grown substantially over the last two…

A single figure graces the pages of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work On the Origin of Species, first published in 1859. The figure in question depicts a tree-like sequence of branchings through time as hypothetical lineages diverge and new species arise. To be sure, the metaphor of a tree was important in Darwin's thinking about the history of life. He wrote in the Origin, As buds give rise by growth to fresh buds, and these, if vigorous, branch out and overtop on all sides many a feebler branch, so by generation I believe it has been with the great Tree of Life, which fills with its…

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety of patients treated with Myobloc(R) (Botulinum Toxin Type B) Injectable Solution has always been of primary importance for Solstice Neurosciences, Inc. ("Solstice"). We support education and training of physicians in a number of ways regarding the proper use of this product as outlined in the prescribing information. We maintain a rigorous and routine process for monitoring and reporting any adverse events to regulatory authorities in compliance with all applicable regulations. Manufacturers of botulinum toxin products have recently…

A report published in BMC Public Health states that socio-economics and neighborhood have a more powerful influence on sexual activity among 15- and 16-year-olds than the classroom. A team of researchers analyzed data on nearly 5,000 pupils from 24 different Scottish Schools. They found that overall 42% of girls and 33% of boys reported experience of sexual intercourse, but the rates between schools ranged widely, from 23% to 61%. Commenting on the value of sex education in schools, lead author Dr. Marion Henderson said, "It would be over-simplifying to interpret these results as suggesting…

National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Arden L. Bement Jr. has presented the agency's proposed $6.85 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2009, a 13 percent increase over its actual FY 2008 budget. The additional $822.10 million would increase funding for agency programs that advance the frontiers of research and education in science and engineering. Bement said the increase reflected a growing consensus that the United States needs to invest more resources in basic scientific research if it is to remain a global leader in science and technology. "More than a dozen major studies have now…

ZUG, Switzerland, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Hawk AG announces today that it will adjust its business model and focus on major investments made during 2007 in the environmental sector. Due to the performance of EDG AG in Frankfurt the Swiss Hawk management has decided to follow the EDG strategy and to invest solely in environmental technologies and projects. The knowledge base of EDG AG will be utilised by Swiss Hawk. Swiss Hawk sees its target markets mainly in the EU countries. Today, especially in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland an ever-increasing number of…

PARIS, February 8 /PRNewswire/ -- For the Fourth Quarter 2007 - Revenues of Euro 5.23 billion, up 20% sequentially and 18% year-over-year - Adjusted(2) operating income(1) of Euro 303 million or 5.8 % of revenues - Adjusted net loss (group share) of Euro (48) million or Euro (0.02) per diluted share, including an impairment charge of Euro (81) million - Reported net loss (group share) of Euro (2.58) billion or Euro (1.14) per diluted share, including an impairment charge of Euro (2.52) billion For the Full Year 2007 - Revenues of Euro 17.79 billion, down 2.5% at current rate, up 2.1% at…

NEW YORK, February 7 /PRNewswire/ -- P\S\L Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Barnes to the newly created position of Group President for P\S\L Research (PSLR). In his new role, Mr. Barnes will lead the P\S\L Research Group, which consists of all existing research businesses: P\S\L Research International, P\S\L Research Europe and P\S\L Research Canada. His focus will be to ensure that the existing research businesses continue to realize their full potential, and also to develop new research and consulting services to support specific market-focused client needs. "With the…