Daily Archives: 13, July 2015

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Zoo, University of Aberdeen: giant pandas have an exceptionally low metabolic rate

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing Zoo and the University of Aberdeen have shown that giant pandas have an exceptionally low metabolic rate – and as a result have also discovered that the endangered bears are, quite … Read the full press release

University of Aberdeen awarded £650K from the Natural Environment Research Council to resolve one of soil science’s major conundrums

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded almost £650K from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) for their part in a £1.7M project which aims to resolve one of soil science’s major conundrums. Aberdeen, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

The University of Aberdeen ranked one of the top 10 universities in the UK for graduate employability by the Telegraph

The University of Aberdeen has been named one of the top 10 universities in the UK for graduate employability by the Telegraph. The league table is based on the proportion of 2013/14 graduates entering employment or further study within six … Read the full press release

Airbus Group’s E-Fan technology demonstrator became the world’s first all-electric two engine aircraft taking off by its own power to successfully cross the Channel

Calais, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group’s E-Fan technology demonstrator today became the world’s first all-electric two engine aircraft taking off by its own power to successfully cross the Channel, some 106 years after Louis Blériot’s epic flight. The E-Fan’s … Read the full press release

The French defence procurement agency DGA awards interoperability of intelligence systems contract to Airbus Defence and Space

New software tool optimises data exchange between coalition forces MUNICH, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The French defence procurement agency DGA has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract concerning the interoperability of intelligence systems. Conducted as part of the French … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space signs the first contract for the fully reconfigurable Quantum satellite with Eutelsat and the European Space Agency

First fully reconfigurable payload with total coverage, bandwidth, power and frequency flexibility marks milestone in satellite business PPP contract with Eutelsat and European Space Agency Blagnac, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has signed the first contract for the … Read the full press release

Airbus Group appointments: Jean-Pierre Talamoni as EVP Marketing & Sales for Airbus Defence and Space; Christian Scherer as Head of Airbus Group International

Toulouse, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Jean-Pierre Talamoni, 58, as Executive Vice President Marketing & Sales for Airbus Defence and Space. In this position, he will become a Member of the Executive Committee … Read the full press release

Vestas receives firm order from Sehzade Enerji for the 46.2 MW Amasya wind power project in Turkey

Sehzade Enerji places 46.2 MW order, expanding Vestas’ footprint in the growing Turkish market Aarhus, Denmark, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 46.2 MW Amasya wind power project in Turkey. The project … Read the full press release

Newcastle University study shows that intensive diet and exercise regime alone does not prevent gestational diabetes in obese women

Newcastle, UK, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes, a study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University have been part of research, … Read the full press release

DCNS successfully conducts demonstration operations for POLARIS® and NIDL® maritime surveillance and intervention solutions in Guinea Gulf

In the frame of the OPV L’Adroit’s stopovers conducted by the French Navy in Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal in May and June this year, DCNS successfully conducted three demonstrations of its POLARIS® mission system, in conjunction with the interoperable … Read the full press release