Tag Archives: Global study

Cancer incidence increasing across age groups as ICR study identifies shared global risk patterns

(IN BRIEF) A new global analysis by The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, has found that cancer incidence is rising in both younger and older adults, disputing the idea that the global increase is limited to those under 50. … Read the full press release

Global Review Finds Early Childhood Curricula Prioritize Cognition Over Cooperation and Equity

(IN BRIEF) An extensive review of over 90 early childhood education policy documents from 53 countries, the EU, and the OECD reveals a global bias toward cognitive skills—like language and problem‑solving—while systematically underemphasizing social (“citizenship”) skills and the influence of … Read the full press release

NIVEA Unveils Global Campaign to Break the Silence on Loneliness and Ignite Empathy

(IN BRIEF) NIVEA’s new “We are not alone in feeling alone” campaign confronts global loneliness by pairing a striking short film—featuring a humanoid alien whose transformation into a human symbolizes the power of empathy—with educational resources and a comprehensive study … Read the full press release

Global study involving Oxford University finds diverse grasslands weakened when the plots were artificially fertilised

Oxford, UK, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fertilisation of grasslands significantly reduces their ability to cope with changing conditions even when they contain a diverse mix of plants, finds a global study involving Oxford University. The research, published this week in Nature, … Read the full press release