999Press - Latest Science & Nature press release feed Latest Science & Nature press releases from 999Press http://www.999press.com/rss/ en 60 SOUTH DEVON NATURE RESERVE GETS FUNDING BOOST http://www.999press.com/press/release/49081.html?rss=1 One of Devon Wildlife Trust's (DWT) most popular people friendly nature reserves near Loddiswell in South Devon has been given a boost this week thanks to new funding. Plymouth Study Provides Evidence to Help Reduce MRSA Infections http://www.999press.com/press/release/49011.html?rss=1 Targeted screening and suppression of MRSA before patients undergo surgery can significantly reduce the infections rates, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Hospital Infection. Canal diverted to save rare bird http://www.999press.com/press/release/48981.html?rss=1 A canal being built to bring water to India's fourth largest city is being re-routed to save one of the world's rarest birds. Tern of the century at Living Coasts http://www.999press.com/press/release/48961.html?rss=1 Living Coasts has now bred over 100 Inca terns. And experts are putting their success down to top quality design and Torbay's balmy climate. New evidence implicates humans in prehistoric animal extinctions http://www.999press.com/press/release/48782.html?rss=1 Research led by UK and Australian scientists sheds new light on the role that our ancestors played in the extinction of Australia's prehistoric animals. High summer arrives with a vengeance as a massive, smelly flower could be the biggest yet at Eden http://www.999press.com/press/release/48622.html?rss=1 A giant specimen of the world's biggest, smelliest flower is about to burst into bloom at the Eden Project in Cornwall - just in time to cause a huge stink in the summer holidays. Natural England says it's time to sink or swim to save our seas http://www.999press.com/press/release/48452.html?rss=1 On the fifth anniversary of Lundy - England's only Marine Nature Reserve and 'No Take Zone' - Natural England has published the views of national and international marine experts and scientists ... European birds flock to warming Britain http://www.999press.com/press/release/48432.html?rss=1 Rare southern species of birds are on the increase in the British Isles as a result of climatic change. Region hailed as driving force of innovation http://www.999press.com/press/release/48392.html?rss=1 Science City Bristol will this week (Tuesday July 29) welcome Ian Pearson, Minister for Science and Innovation so that he can experience first hand the innovative technologies being developed in the region. Exeter scientist in major European marine renewable energy project http://www.999press.com/press/release/48322.html?rss=1 On the eve of the launch of Europe's largest ocean energy research programme, one of its participants speaks of the huge potential for the South West to become a leader in marine renewable energy. Exeter event to explore threats to land's future http://www.999press.com/press/release/48302.html?rss=1 As the world's population grows, the demands on land resources are rising at an unprecedented rate ... the University of Exeter invites you to explore the science behind the issue. Farmland bird numbers set to tumble http://www.999press.com/press/release/48232.html?rss=1 Farmland birds will drop in number this year even before the scrapping of set-aside land is taken to account. Twin threat heightens flamingo's plight http://www.999press.com/press/release/47741.html?rss=1 A second major threat is facing endangered lesser flamingos in Africa after the announcement of development plans close to a man-made breeding site, built less than two years ago to help reverse the birds' decline. HEATHY SUMMER EVENTS PLANNED http://www.999press.com/press/release/47531.html?rss=1 Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is planning a series of family activities enabling local people to discover Bovey Heathfield Local Nature Reserve's amazing heathland wildlife. Zoo works to save not-so-common dormouse http://www.999press.com/press/release/47501.html?rss=1 Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is helping to coordinate conservation efforts for one of Britain's best-loved creatures. STUDENT GAINS DREAM JOB BEFORE GRADUATION http://www.999press.com/press/release/47381.html?rss=1 A Cornwall College Newquay student has landed his dream job, before his studies have even been completed. Achieving top grades in science subjects more difficult, proves research http://www.999press.com/press/release/47181.html?rss=1 SCHOOLCHILDREN studying science and technology subjects like Maths, Physics and Chemistry find it much harder to achieve the top exam grades than candidates of similar ability studying subjects like Media Studies and Psychology, proves a new report. Wolong Pandas moved to Bifengxia http://www.999press.com/press/release/46701.html?rss=1 After Earthquake Wolong pandas to be sent to Bifengxia Base, 6 pandas on 23 May, 13 pandas on 18 June 2008, and some will be sent to Chengdu Panda Base. First UK company to run exclusive Emperor Penguin Safari in Antarctica http://www.999press.com/press/release/46681.html?rss=1 In November 2009 Exodus has exclusive use of the icebreaker ship Kapitan Khlebnikov for a landmark expedition to Snow Hill Rookery, Antarctica. Flourishing wetland sacrificed for biofuels http://www.999press.com/press/release/46581.html?rss=1 The Kenyan government has approved a controversial plan to grow biofuel crops on an internationally important coastal wetland.