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Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europe's borders. Physically and geologically, Europe is a subcontinent or large peninsula, forming the westernmost part of Eurasia and west of Asia.
Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Sea, and–according to the traditional geographic definition–to the southeast by the waterways adjoining the Mediterranean to and including the Black Sea, and the Caucasus Mountains (in Caucasia). Europe's eastern frontier is vague, but has traditionally been given as the divide of the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea to the southeast. The Urals are considered by most to be a geographical and tectonic landmark separating Asia from Europe.
Europe is the world's second-smallest continent in terms of area, covering about 10,390,000 square kilometres (4,010,000 sq mi) or 2.0% of the Earth's surface. The only continent smaller is Australia. In terms of population, it is the third-largest continent (Asia and Africa are larger) with a population of more than 710,000,000, or about 11% of the world's population.
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Researchers produce blood in lab from stem cells
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The discovery marks a technical advance but has a long way to go before it can be considered an alternative to donor blood. Scientists said Tuesday that they had devised a way to grow large quantities of blood in the lab using human embryonic stem cells, potentially making blood drives a thing of the past.
Scientists elaborate on the case against Bruce Ivins
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
One revelation is that, contrary to what some officials had claimed, the mailed anthrax had not been 'weaponized.' Scientists behind the case against Bruce E. Ivins, who federal officials allege was solely responsible for the deadly anthrax mailings of 2001, publicly described their work for the first time Monday and said the spores had originated from a flask linked by investigators to the deceased Army scientist.
Hospitals fined for violations
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
State acts against facilities -- five in O.C. -- for incidents that placed patients in serious jeopardy. Eighteen California hospitals have been fined by the state for violating laws regarding quality care for patients, the state public health department announced Monday.
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"Bigfoot" was rubber gorilla costume
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:51:41 -0400
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No wonder Bigfoot failed a DNA test. Researchers said on Tuesday the hairy heap claimed by two men to be the corpse of the mythical half-ape, half-human creature was actually a full-body rubber gorilla costume.
Stem cells could allow "blood farms," company says
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:37:02 -0400
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Embryonic stem cells can be used to grow vats of red blood cells, which could lead to the creation of "farms" that could provide limitless sources of blood, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
Stem cell test to help treat bowel cancer
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:18:33 -0400
LONDON (Reuters) - Stem cell scientists have developed a new and more accurate way of spotting aggressive forms of bowel cancer, allowing for tailored treatment that should improve patients' chances of survival.
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NASA fixes moonship shaking with shock absorbers
BY SETH BORENSTEIN Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:01:28 -0000
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A space-age version of the rusty springs under old pickup trucks will help NASA fix the most pressing technical problem with its high-tech new rocket to send astronauts back to the moon....
Stem cell advance may help transfusion supplies
By MALCOLM RITTER Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:13:47 -0000
NEW YORK (AP) -- Scientists say they've found an efficient way to make red blood cells from human embryonic stem cells, a possible step toward making transfusion supplies in the laboratory. The promise of a virtually limitless supply is tantalizing because of blood donor shortages and disappointments in creating blood substitutes....
Group says climate resolutions increase
By TIM HUBER Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:58:27 -0000
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Support for climate-change proposals may be growing among investors in big U.S. companies....
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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:14:52 -0000
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Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
A new service lets other motorists notify parents how their teens are driving.
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Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
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Google and Apple climb the customer-satisfaction polls
cgaylord Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:56:24 -0000
Google and Apple are at the top of their game and rising even higher, according to a survey of American attitudes toward brands. The University of Michigan posted its 2008 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) this morning. Among the six manufacturing and e-business industries, Google and Apple hovered above the competition. In the search-engine category, Google scored [...]
Back-to-school laptop report card
cgaylord Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:25:59 -0000
Unlike most electronics, laptop computers enjoy two big retail seasons: the usual winter holidays and a bigger bump during the back-to-school weeks. PCs are a crucial tool for many college kids. And the ability to throw a cheap but powerful laptop into a book bag and head to the library (or at least escape a [...]
US to convert coal for jets
at-a-glance Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:12:03 -0000
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Swiss researchers develop stem cell line
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:24:56 -0400
GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Researchers in Switzerland have developed a line of stem cells, using a window provided by the legislature for research involving human embryos.
FDA tests 'personalized medicine'
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:54:49 -0400
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Medco Health Solutions is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to determine how a patient's genes determine reactions to medicine.
Early rising creates Japanese nationalism
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:05:00 -0400
CAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A British study suggests a Japanese government-supported trend for arising early each day might be symptomatic of a revival of nationalism.
ALLEA - ALL European Academies: a federation of the national academies of sciences and of humanities in 38 European countries. With links to members, information on ALLEA and its publications.
CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research - European Laboratory for Particle Physics.
Meta Description: [ From CERN, a complete introduction to the world's largest particle physics laboratory ]
ERGO - An initiative of the European Commission working with National Research and Development Information Providers to promote awareness of R+D projects from EU states and other associated countries.
Meta Description: [ Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS) provides information on all EU-supported R&D activities, including programmes, projects, results, publications and partners. ]
EU Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) - The EU strategic priorities for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration activities for 1998-2002.
Eureka - A Europe-wide network for industrial research and development, strengthening European competitiveness by promoting 'market-driven' collaborative RTD, involving industry and research institutes.
Meta Description: [ A Europe-wide Network for Industrial R&D, strengthening European competitiveness by promoting 'market-driven' collaborative RTD, involving industry (SME and Large companies) and research institutes across Europe, using advanced technologies resulting in cost-effective products, processes and serv... ]
EUROGRID Project - To demonstrate the use of GRIDs in selected scientific and industrial communities, address the specific requirements of these communities, and highlight the benefits of using GRIDs.
European Environment Agency - Information on environmental conditions, issues, and research themes, including reports, data and links.
Meta Description: [ The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its partners in EIONET provide access to environmental information through themes and various services to quickly locate relevant reports, fact sheets, indicators, data and links about Europe's environment. ]
European Post-Doctoral Institute (EPDI) - A group of leading European mathematics and physics research centres encouraging the mobility of young researchers and strengthening the position of mathematical sciences in European research as a whole.
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European Research Training Networks - Groups of researchers - at least five groups from at least three countries - with a research and training proposal. The research project is the vehicle for providing training to young researchers.
European Science Foundation - The ESF promotes high quality science at a European level. It acts as a catalyst for the development of science by bringing together leading scientists and funding agencies to debate, plan and implement pan-European initiatives.
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Euroscience - Working to strengthen the links between European research and European society, create an integrated space for science and technology in Europe, and influence science and technology policies. Information about Euroscience and about science policy topics and issues.
Meta Description: [ Non Governmental Organization for the Advancement of Science in Europe ]
Joint Research Centre - The European Union's scientific and technical research laboratory and an integral part of the European Commission.
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Research at the European Commission - The Directorate General responsible for Science, Research and Development.
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The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus - State sponsored scientific organization aimed to carry out and coordinate the fundamental research in main directions of natural, engineering, social sciences, the humanities and arts. In English, Belarusian, and Russian.
Meta Description: [ Award-Winning Home Page on the World Wide Web ]
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