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2009 Pandemic Flu Death Toll Much Higher Than Official Worldwide Estimates
A research team consisting
of more than 60
collaborators in 26
countries has estimated the
global death toll from the
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Researchers Classify Urban Residential Desert Landscapes
Researchers developed a
method to quantitatively
classify urban residential
landscapes in a desert
environment in New Mexico.
The team studied areas
... > full story
Natural Disasters of the Past Can Help Solve Future Problems
Nobody can predict the
future, of course -- but we
can learn from the past. The
past could teach us a lot
about how natural disasters
influence society at many
... > full story
Hurricane Sandy's Impact Measured by Millions of Flickr Pictures
A new study has discovered a
striking connection between
the number of pictures of
Hurricane Sandy posted on
Flickr and the atmospheric
... > full story
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2012 Solar Storm Points Up Need for Society to Prepare
December 9, 2013 — A massive ejection of material from the sun initially traveling at over 7 million miles per hour that narrowly missed Earth last year is an event solar scientists hope will open the eyes of ... > full story -
World Population Mapping Helps Combat Poverty, Poor Health
November 27, 2013 — A team of researchers has launched an online project to map detailed population information from countries around the world. The WorldPop website aims to provide open access to global demographic ... > full story -
Government Grants Reduce HIV Risks for Teenage Girls in South Africa
November 25, 2013 — A study finds that English government grants in Southern Africa reduce HIV risks for teenage girls. The study involved 3,515 young people between 2009-12 in urban and rural parts of two South African ... > full story -
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The Reality Behind Europe's Response to Climate Change
November 25, 2013 — British cities – unlike their counterparts on the mainland - are taking the lead in making plans to curb and handle the impact of climate change. A new study analyzed the relevant strategic ... > full story -
Lessons to Be Learnt About Influenza A, Four Years After the Public Alarm
November 22, 2013 — With autumn just around the corner and a new flu strain lying in wait for us, the presentation of a study analyzing the management of the 2009 influenza A crisis could not, if anything, be better ... > full story -
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Job Market Mixed for College Grads
November 20, 2013 — A steadily improving job market will greet most college graduates this year, although those with a newly minted MBA may find tough ... > full story -
In Pandemic, Parents Who Get Reminders More Likely to Get Kids Vaccinated
November 18, 2013 — A new study found that the state immunization registry -- the public health database that tracks vaccinations -- can be an effective tool to encourage influenza vaccinations during a ... > full story -
Alberta Plan Fails to Protect Headwater Havens for Vulnerable Wildlife
November 14, 2013 — Scientists said today that the draft South Saskatchewan Regional Plan released recently by the Alberta government falls far short of protecting vulnerable fish and wildlife populations and headwater ... > full story -
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Privately Insured Bariatric Surgery Patients Lose More Weight Than Government-Subsidized
November 14, 2013 — Researchers found the biggest determinant of weight loss after bariatric surgery was not how long a patient was on a medically supervised diet program before surgery, but whether or not the patient ... > full story -
Scientists Launch World's First Evacuation Software to Simulate Realistic Human Behaviour Associated With Lift Evacuation
November 12, 2013 — Scientists have released the next generation of the world’s most advanced evacuation and crowd simulation software, buildingEXODUS. Version 6.0 incorporates capabilities to simulate human ... > full story
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