The ETeCoS3 (Environemental Technologies for Contaminated Solids, Soils and Sediments) Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate has 12 open PhD positions in a variety of research topics relating to contaminated soil, metallurgical wastes and more. For more information about topics and the application process, visit the ETeCoS3 website.
A highly anticipated National Academy of Sciences report on uranium mining concluded Monday that Virginia must overcome "steep hurdles" before it can assure that a rich deposit of the radioactive ore can be safely extracted and processed.
The gold price rose above $1,640/oz on Wednesday after better-than-expected take up by European banks of ECB-tendered cheap loans, easing fears of a credit crunch.