Daily Archives: 18, September 2014

University of Sussex study: unmown areas in parks can increase flowers and pollinating insects while also leading to greater enjoyment of the space by people

Sussex, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Creating unmown areas in an urban park can significantly increase flowers and pollinating insects while also leading to a greater enjoyment of the space by people, according to a University of Sussex study. Researchers at the … Read the full press release

L’Oréal to acquire largest independent hair care company in Brazil NIELY COSMETICOS

PARIS, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire NIELY COSMETICOS in Brazil. Founded in 1981 by Daniel Fonseca de Jesus, Niely Cosmeticos is the largest independent hair coloration and hair care company … Read the full press release

‘Internet of things’ prototypes developed by University of Bristol academics presented at London Design Festival

BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Talking taxidermy that brings to life the brutal history of the ‘plume boom’; a magical object to connect speaker and listener via sound, light and touch; and a storyteller to help pupils learn about the … Read the full press release

The University of Bristol ranked 29th in the QS World University Rankings and 7th of UK higher education institutions named in the top 200

BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Bristol has been ranked 29th in the QS World University Rankings today, up from its previous position as 30th and placing Bristol 7th of UK higher education institutions named in the top … Read the full press release

The University of Bristol expects over 20,000 students to the city as the new academic year begins

The University of Bristol will be welcoming over 20,000 students to the city next week as the new academic year begins. BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From Saturday 20 September, students from across the world will start moving into accommodation … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Scientists discover evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of language during infancy

Researchers have found evidence that genetic factors may contribute to the development of language during infancy. BRISTOL, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol worked with colleagues around … Read the full press release

Sanofi and MyoKardia, Inc. join forces to discover and develop first-of-its-kind targeted therapeutics for heritable heart diseases known as cardiomyopathies

Up to $200 Million Collaboration to Support Pioneering Science and New Treatments Paris and South San Francisco, CA, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and MyoKardia, Inc., a privately-held company leading the development of precision therapies for genetic … Read the full press release

GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA appoints Graham Leith as VP of Sales

HOUSTON, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, one of the nation’s largest competitive retail electricity providers to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers, announced that Graham Leith has been named Vice President of Sales for the company. Leith has an … Read the full press release

Arburg to hold first ever “Packaging Days” event at its headquarters in Lossburg from 5 to 6 November 2014

Arburg: International industry event in Lossburg Conference: Speeches and live presentations Trends and innovations: Inspiration for the packaging industry Lossburg, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg will be holding the first ever “Packaging Days” event at its headquarters in Lossburg from 5 to … Read the full press release

University of Freiburg: German scientists discover why Mosses survived many climate catastrophes

German scientists discover why these plants endured ice age FREIBURG, Germany, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mosses have existed on Earth for more than 400 million years. During this period they survived many climate catastrophes that wiped out more robust organisms … Read the full press release

The VELUX Group developed new roof window designed for historical buildings

Hørsholm, Denmark, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The VELUX Group has successfully developed an entirely new roof window designed for historical buildings. The new concept meets stricter aesthetic requirements for historical buildings and has excellent technical values. Consequently, the VELUX Group … Read the full press release

Ericsson to discontinue development of modems and shift parts of resources in modems to radio network R&D

Executes on growth strategy by redirecting investment from modems to radio networks – shifting parts of resources from Modems to radio network R&D, including small cells Discontinues development of LTE thin modems with the intent to reduce or redeploy workforce. … Read the full press release