Daily Archives: 5, August 2016

Oxford University researchers discovered what causes a switch to flip in our brains and wake us up

OXFORD, 05-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Oxford University researchers have discovered what causes a switch to flip in our brains and wake us up. The discovery, published in the journal Nature, brings us closer to understanding the mystery of sleep. Sleep is … Read the full press release

Oxford researchers to make it much easier and cheaper to diagnose pneumonia

OXFORD, 05-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Oxford researchers are developing a tool to make it much easier and cheaper to diagnose pneumonia – the number one killer of children under 5. Their latest research is published in Journal of the Royal Society … Read the full press release

Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam: Rapid (5-minute) test can reduce antibiotic misuse for respiratory infections

OXFORD, 05-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam have shown that using a rapid (5-minute) test can reduce antibiotic misuse for respiratory infections. Cutting the number of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions is a key way … Read the full press release

MARR S.p.A. 1H2016: increased revenues to EUR 722.8 compared to EUR 697.9 in 2015

MARR: The Board of Directors approves the results of the first half of 2016.  Increase in revenues and operating profits confirmed in the first six months:  Total consolidated revenues of 722.8 million Euros (697.9 in 2015)  Consolidated EBITDA of 49.5 … Read the full press release

Norfund, FMO and Rabobank to reaffirm their long-term commitment to Africa’s future development

Norfund, FMO and Rabobank have entered into a partnership to reaffirm their long-term commitment to Africa’s future development, growth potential and the local financial sector. The partners are committed to strengthen and develop effective, inclusive financial systems in Africa. It … Read the full press release

Sander Daniels to give FMO colleagues further insight in their own GHG footprint at the Nudge Global Leadership Challenge (NGLC) program

THE HAGUE, 05-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — His mission: to give FMO colleagues further insight in their own GHG footprint Within the setup of the Nudge Global Leadership Challenge (NGLC) program, Sander Daniels aims to support FMO colleagues to decrease their personal GHG footprint … Read the full press release

Kapsch CarrierCom provided TETRA communications infrastructure for the new metro Line 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TETRA infrastructure for the new metro Line 4 has been successfully implemented at Metro Rio Vienna/Rio De Janeiro, 05-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new metro Line 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has started operating on August 1, just in … Read the full press release

DNV GL: Minimizing energy costs with the new release of Synergi Water

The new release of DNV GL’s Synergi Water will include four modules that have previously been separately licensed. The addition of these modules – Unidirectional Flushing, Pipe Design, Calibration and Pump Scheduling – supports Synergi Water’s position as a uniquely … Read the full press release

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) to authorize DNV GL to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP)

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and DNV GL signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) authorizing DNV GL to participate in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) and delegated certain survey and certification services for U.S. flagged vessels. Washington, D.C.,USA, 05-Aug-2016 … Read the full press release

DNV GL made three key additions to its Sustainable Use business: Craig Williamson, Bob Ramirez, and Marc Collins

New experts strengthen DNV GL’s advanced data analytics and strategic consulting capabilities to support customers in energy efficiency planning and evaluation. OAKLAND, Calif., USA, 05-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, … Read the full press release