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British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Gap in stillbirth rates between indigenous and non-indigenous women in Queensland, Australia, is closing

LONDON, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The gap in stillbirth rates between indigenous and non-indigenous women in Queensland, Australia, is closing, however indigenous women are still at risk of stillbirth due to preventable causes, find researchers in a new study published today … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors trainees raised £22,090 for local domestic abuse charity Cheshire Without Abuse

Trainees raise more than £22,000 for local charity Online campaign reaches over 10,000 people Crewe, 1-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Industrial placement trainees (IPs) from Bentley Motors have raised £22,090 for local domestic abuse charity, Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA), while also establishing … Read the full press release

EU-funded projects developed unique forecasting and alert systems to warn communities of impending floods

Brussels, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Timely flood alerts and real-time monitoring of flood emergencies can save lives and prevent damage to property, infrastructure and the environment. Imprints, WeSenseIt and UrbanFlood are just three examples of EU-funded projects that have developed unique forecasting and alert systems to warn … Read the full press release

International Surrealism Now’s next edition will be hosted in the Historic building of the 18th century Palacio da Lousã on Oct. 11, 2014

Lousã, Coimbra, Portugal, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — International Surrealism Now is a project by the surrealist painter Santiago Ribeiro, who has dedicated himself to promoting the surrealism of the 21st century, through exhibitions worldwide. The “International Surrealism Now” began in … Read the full press release

Freie Universität Berlin: Conflicts with teachers seemed to be decisive factor in the school shooting cases investigated

Berlin Group within TARGET Project at Freie Universität Berlin Presents Findings / Researchers Evaluated 126 Attacks Worldwide BERLIN, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the TARGET project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, researchers at Freie Universität … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia report: Children are not harmed by being brought into existence even if they suffer severe genetic disease

Children are not harmed by being brought into existence even if they suffer severe genetic disease – according to a new report from the University of East Anglia. Norwich, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The ethics around reproductive technology are discussed in … Read the full press release

Newcastle University and University of Exeter study reveals over-confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are

Over-confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are, a study has found. Newcastle, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These ‘self-deceived’ individuals could be more likely to get promotions and reach influential positions in banks and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research: To live near one of England’s top state schools parents face paying £483,031 (154%) premium compared to neighbouring areas

Homes near Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire have the largest premium of £483,031 (154%) compared to the average house price in neighbouring areas. To live close to one of the top 30 state schools in England, parents pay an average … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool study recommends investing in dog owner education and facilities to target physical inactivity and obesity

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A study from the University of Liverpool has recommended investing in dog owner education and facilities as a strategy to target physical inactivity and problems such as obesity in both people and their pets. In a review … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool research demonstrates the effectiveness of fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food

LIVERPOOL, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists from the University of Liverpool have demonstrated the effectiveness of a fibre-based dietary ingredient that makes people feel less hungry and consume less food. Hunger is a major barrier to successful weight control and consumers need … Read the full press release

University College London’s studies could help enhance our immunity to disease through dietary intervention

Researchers from UCL have demonstrated how an interplay between nutrition, metabolism and immunity is involved in the process of ageing.  LONDON, 27-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The two new studies, supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), could help … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: The percentage of households falling below society’s minimum standard of living increased from 14% to 33% over the last 30 years

The percentage of households falling below society’s minimum standard of living has increased from 14 per cent to 33 per cent over the last 30 years, despite the size of the economy doubling. This is one of the stark findings … Read the full press release

Recherche UCL: Bouddha est-il réellement tolérant?

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Les religions sont-elles toutes les mêmes quant à la promotion de l’amour et de la compassion ou quant à l’intensification des préjugés et de la discrimination des exo-groupes religieux, ethniques et moraux ? Est-ce que … Read the full press release

GfK Verein’s study on the challenges of the nations: Unemployment leads the list of concerns in most countries surveyed

Unemployment is main concern in most of the countries Nuremberg, Germany, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to a global study on the challenges of the nations, conducted by GfK Verein, unemployment leads the list of concerns with 30 percent, followed by concerns about … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham research shows the New Medicine Service could improve patients’ lives and save scarce NHS resources

Nottingham, UK, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Research published today (14 Aug 2014) shows that the New Medicine Service (NMS), an innovative medicines advice service for patients, could improve patients’ lives and save scarce NHS resources. A randomised controlled trial showed that 10 weeks after … Read the full press release

Copenhagen Center for Glycomics developed new advanced technology that may improve the treatment of high cholesterol

Copenhagen, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With new advanced techniques developed by the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics at the University of Copenhagen it is possible to study cells in greater detail than ever before. The findings have just been published in the Journal … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen: new map shows 64% of the Earth’s land-based area experienced increase in human pressure during the past two decades

Copenhagen, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the past two decades, 64 % of the Earth’s land-based area has experienced an increase in human pressure, shows a new map. It is part of a research study that also reveals agriculture and human … Read the full press release

Eesti Pank: Statistics Estonia’s data show the number of employed fell by 1.2% YoY in the second quarter of 2014

Tallinn, Estonia, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Data from Statistics Estonia show that the number of employed fell by 1.2% year on year in the second quarter of 2014. A low rate of participation in the labour force meant that the unemployment rate … Read the full press release

Criminal Justice Platform Europe: change of culture regarding the position of victims has to be achieved in the whole judicial chain

Utrecht, the Netherlands, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 13 May a seminar was organized by the Criminal Justice Platform Europe. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Justice of Catalonia at the Centre for Legal Studies in Barcelona. At the seminar … Read the full press release

Samaritans Director for Scotland Andrew Sim comments on Scottish 2013 suicide figures

EDINBURGH, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Andrew Sim, Executive Director for Samaritans in Scotland, on the 2013 suicide statistics said: “The downward trend in the rate of suicide in Scotland over the last ten years is welcome news.  It is testament to the … Read the full press release