Ecology

Climate change leads to deadly bacteria

Human-induced climate change is behind the sudden emergence of bacteria in northern Europe that cause gastroenteritis, a study in Nature Climate Change suggests.

Published: 24 July 2012, 14:10

Rating of the most comfortable cities in Ukraine

Chernivtsi topped the ranking of the most comfortable cities in Ukraine.

Published: 24 July 2012, 13:00

Scientists have learned why identical twins have different personalities

According to a new study published recently by scientists from the Murdoch Children's Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia, differences in personality and responses to external stimuli in identical twins are primarily explained by different environmental influences during their development in the womb.

Published: 18 July 2012, 12:56

Hairspray can cause the development of diabetes

A group of chemicals known as phthalates significantly increase the risk of diabetes.

Published: 16 July 2012, 12:57

European Commission recommends reducing emissions from new cars

The European Commission proposes to significantly reduce emissions from new cars by 2020.

Published: 12 July 2012, 11:53

German doctors sound the alarm: antibiotic-resistant microbes found in chicken meat

The Ministry of Consumer Protection is preparing a law restricting the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry.

Published: 10 July 2012, 11:16

Organic vegetables are much richer in natural antioxidants

Organic vegetables are much richer in natural antioxidants than conventionally grown vegetables.

Published: 09 July 2012, 12:57

Nanopesticides: new solution or new threat?

In order to assess all the risks associated with the use of nanopesticides, as well as to understand whether they are safe and beneficial for human health and the environment, a comprehensive study is needed. Melanie Kah and Thilo Hofmann from the Department of Geoecology at the University of Vienna have conducted such a study in this area.

Published: 05 July 2012, 11:21

What are the benefits of seawater?

When going on holiday to the sea – no matter whether it’s a warm southern sea or a cool northern sea – it’s important to know how to use the possibilities and benefits of sea water to the fullest.

Published: 05 July 2012, 10:50

The fire danger index is 5 times higher than the critical level

The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of high fire danger in the southern, central and eastern regions of Ukraine. This was reported at a press conference in Kyiv by the Director of the Hydrometeorological Center Mykola Kulbida.

Published: 03 July 2012, 08:57