Nanotechnology’s miniature answers to developing world’s biggest problems
11 Apr 05 University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics In a new study by researchers at the University of […]
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: New Report Warns Ecosystem Changes Will Continue to Worsen, Hampering Global Development Goals
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment / United Nations University March 30, 2005 A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent
South America’s vast Pantanal wetland may become next Everglades, UNU experts warn
21 Mar 05 United Nations University South America’s giant Pantanal wetlands, one of the world’s most bio-diverse ecosystems, is at
First ever estimate of cod fishery in 1850s reveals 96% decline on Scotian Shelf
1-Mar-2005 Census of Marine Life Once a dominant species, the volume of cod on the Scotian Shelf has plunged 96%
The hidden vulnerability of mega-cities to natural disasters: underground spaces
14 Jan 05 United Nations University The rapid and extensive underground expansion of mega-cities – for subways, malls, parking and
Put science at center of decision-making on third world development, experts tell UN
Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto 6 January, 2005 Report urges end to monopoly of economists as development policy advisors Science
Cuba, South Africa, India, China, Brazil Among Developing Countries with Recipe for Thriving Health Biotechnology Industries, Saving Lives, Researchers Say in Three-Year, First-Ever Study
Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 6 December, 2004 Cuba, South Korea, and India make and export their own
Census of Marine Life – Discoveries and Highlights 2004: Scientists add 4m+ records
23 Nov 04 Census of Marine Life Even in Europe and the best studied seas, the rapid ongoing discovery of
Scientists pioneer biotech techniques to halt infestation of history, art treasures in tropics
03 Nov 04 United Nations University, Programme for Biotechnology in Latin America and the Caribbean The use of biotechnologies originally intended
Report: How 10 top new technologies will help world reach globally-agreed goals by 2015
07 Oct 04University of Toronto Joint Centre for BioethicsNew medical tools that quickly and accurately diagnose diseases like AIDS and
Report: Open Benefits of Genomic Science to All to Save Lives of Millions in Developing Countries
Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Emerging Medical, Environmental Breakthroughs Hold Revolutionary Promise; Experts Call for UN Body to
Two-month study of life in mid-Atlantic yields trove of species, new insights & questions
05 Aug 04 Census of Marine Life Exploring life in the mid-Atlantic at various depths down to 4 km (2.5
Ethical Guidelines Needed Before “Nutrigenomic” Groceries Come to Market
Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto Research will enable personalized diets tailored to genetic make up New research designed
Melting ice cap gives urgency to new Census of Marine Life project in Arctic Ocean
24 Jun 04 Census of Marine Life A new ‘Census of Marine Life’ project based in Alaska with global partners
Two billion vulnerable to floods by 2050; number expected to double or more in two generations
13 Jun 04 United Nations University The number of people worldwide vulnerable to a devastating flood is expected to mushroom
A Better Death: Patient, Family Perspectives Used to Improve End-of-Life Care; Hospitals Need Systematic Process to Heed Patients’ Concern
Joint Center for Bioethics, University of Toronto The final months and weeks for terminally ill hospital patients could be made
Western Canadian students sweep top 3 awards in 2004 national biotech contest
Canadian Biotechnology Education Resource Centre, Toronto 13 May 2004 Top winners: Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Toronto and Montreal Teen Scientist from
Estimated one in five people worldwide lack enough zinc in diet
23 Mar 04 United Nations University Up to one-fifth of the world’s people lack sufficient zinc in their diet, while
UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales
07 Mar 04 United Nations University Government incentives are quickly needed worldwide to extend the life of personal computers and
UNU Report: End Catch-22 for Indigenous People
United Nations University 19 Feb 2004 To decide whether a new product seeking patent protection is novel or based upon
Money talks: Concern for biodiversity pressed on boardrooms by new breed of fund managers
10 Feb 04 United Nations University A new breed of fund managers looking to pressure businesses to improve social, environmental
UN report: Accelerate global agreement to oversee exploitation of South Pole ‘extremophiles’
01 Feb 04 United Nations University Work should be stepped up on international agreements to oversee prospecting efforts in Antarctica