Heinrich Rohrer dies at 79; a father of nanotechnology
Source: Los Angeles Times
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 21:32:20 -0700 | technology-news
The electron microscope revolutionized biology in the 1930s by providing magnifications thousands of times higher than that of light microscopes, allowing scientists to discern the inner workings of cells for the first time. But it was not nearly as helpful...
Africa: Fun and Games Help Communicate Disaster Science
Source: All Africa
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 03:27:10 -0700 | green-news
Tools ranging from simple probability-based role play scenarios to state-of-the-art digital apps that model the Earth's changing environment were presented to the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, this week (19-23 May). "What we see is...
The big bad foreigner in poster art
Source: SwissInfo
Neuchâtel :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-24 02:46:13 -0700 | allnews
There have been many Swiss political posters bedeviling foreigners, as displayed in an open-air exhibition in Neuchatel. A muscular man reminiscent of William Tell grasps a sword in both hands, ready to strike a blow against the many-headed monster attacking...
Fire damages garage in Geneva
Source: The Daily Herald
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 19:58:40 -0700 | travel-news
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after and had the fire under control in about 10 minutes. Firefighters said upon arrival at the two-story structure, they could see smoke visible from the garage. They said the fire was contained...
Time to catch up with 100-match winner Bowman
Source: The Daily Herald
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 17:57:38 -0700 | sports-news
Geneva junior lacrosse player Brandon Heimlich made the cut at a Midwest regional tryout and has been selected as a Brine National All-Star. As such, he's eligible to represent Illinois on the Midwest team at the sixth annual Brine National...
China eyes Swiss free trade dea...
Source: Qatar English Daily
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 18:00:33 -0700 | political-news
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang sees a looming free-trade deal with Switzerland as a touchstone for Beijing's growing ties with foreign nations, he told a Swiss newspaper yesterday ahead of a landmark visit to Europe. Li was scheduled to arrive in...
City might extend gas service to Geneva
Source: The Gleaner
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 17:06:16 -0700 | business-news
The city gas department is considering extending a natural gas main to serve the Geneva area and is trying to gauge interest from residents and businesses here. We've made no hard decisions, Gas Director Owen Reeves said Thursday. But if...
Olympics Reforms can save 'magical' wrestling
Source: The Hindustan Times
Lausanne :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 23:16:58 -0700 | sports-news
The 55-year-old Serb has been the driving force behind the changes both to the rules and the statute since replacing Raphael Martinetti who resigned following the surprise decision in February by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee to...
Li arrives in Switzerland for first EU trip
Source: China News
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 17:42:23 -0700 | political-news
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived here Thursday evening for an official visit to Switzerland, his first trip to Europe since he took office in March. "The choice of Switzerland as the first destination for my first European trip since I...
Get luxury car on rent through a reliable company
Posted by: angelamolina20
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 21:26:08 -0700 | travel-news
A car is the basic need of everyone but individual is not able to purchase it. People generally need a car to reach any destination on time, visit any venue with whole family, and many more reasons. If you do...
Crown Jakarta Management: Benefits of biomass boiler at showcase environmental farm
Posted by: charltoncrown
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 21:27:43 -0700 | technology-news
http://a.know-how.fc2.com/en/33426/ As a multi-faceted 118-acre organic agricultural site, Highfield Farm in Topsham runs not only as a fully functioning farm, but also as an established campsite and well-known local educational facility. So, when its owners, Ian and Lyndsay Shears, started...
Top 10 movie getaway scenes
Source: New Zealand Infotech Weekly
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 22:22:07 -0700 | entertainment-news
Hang on, shouldn't that be "don't do the crime if you haven't figured out a really good way to get away with it"? Who goes into committing a crime expecting to do jail time for it? If you make $100,000...
Buffalo Grove eliminates Stevenson
Source: The Daily Herald
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 21:21:31 -0700 | sports-news
The Bison were facing Stevenson, the top seed in the 23-team Antioch sectional. Behind a dominant hitting effort from senior Evan Bunnetto, the Bison more than met the challenge. Bunnetto racked up 18 kills to go with 4 blocks and...
Springhill Care Group: Don't Let Nursing Homes Keep Elderly Married Couples Apart
Posted by: ainhoaager
Zurich :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-23 21:30:28 -0700 | health-news
http://chirpstory.com/li/80592 According to a new study from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, seniors work hard to keep their marriages alive and well, even after one spouse falls ill and goes into a long-term care facility. Community-dwelling spouses were...
Syria & UN Health Assembly Join to Slam Israel
Source: Canadian Free Press
Geneva :: Switzerland | updated 2013-05-22 19:51:45 -0700 | health-news
Out of 25 agenda items on the WHO's conference agenda, all but one address global themes." The annual assembly of the UN's World Health Organization held a special debate today criticizing Israelthe only specific country on the organization's agendawith Syria...
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