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February 12, 2013

Climate change risks to U.S. security seen
Cambridge, Mass. (UPI) Feb 11, 2013
Extreme weather and climate change present a potential threat to U.S. national security for which "we are not prepared," a study says. The study, prepared by Harvard University, was conducted to explore the forces driving extreme weather events, their impacts over the next decade and their implications for national security planning. Such events will affect water and food availability, energy decisions, the design of critical infrastructure and critical ecosystem resources, the report's ... read more

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				Finding the key to immunity Living in space weakens astronauts' immune systems, researchers have discovered. The findings are providing clues on how to tackle diseases on Earth before symptoms appear. Ever since the firs ... more		Growth factor aids stem cell regeneration after radiation damage Epidermal growth factor has been found to speed the recovery of blood-making stem cells after exposure to radiation, according to Duke Medicine researchers. The finding could open new options for tr ... more

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Evidence that at least one mammal can smell in stereo Most mammals, including humans, see in stereo and hear in stereo. But whether they can also smell in stereo is the subject of a long-standing scientific controversy. Now, a new study shows definitiv ... more		The last Neanderthals of southern Iberia did not coexist with modern humans The theory that the last Neanderthals -Homo neanderthalensis- persisted in southern Iberia at the same time that modern humans -Homo sapiens- advanced in the northern part of the peninsula, has been ... more		China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying' Markets mixed as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes Japan urges united G7 as US describes Beijing's rare earths move as 'China vs world'		Archaic Native Americans built massive Louisiana mound in less than 90 days Nominated early this year for recognition on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which includes such famous cultural sites as the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu and Stonehenge, the earthen works at Poverty Poi ... more
				Climate change impacts to US coasts threaten public health, safety and economy According to a new technical report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities' social, economic and natural systems. The report, Co ... more		Autopsy carried out on giant Philippines crocodile Philippine veterinarians conducted an autopsy Tuesday on the world's largest saltwater crocodile ever caught, amid concerns it died of mistreatment in a small pen where it was on show for tourists. ... more

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Outside View: Restoring Lebanon's forests An old American story tells of Johnny Appleseed who carried a large bag of seeds planting them wherever he ranged - Levantine native Maurice Zard is offering much the same in Lebanon giving away fast-growing Paulownia saplings to farms, municipalities, schools or anyone else who wants them. ... more		Building owner acquitted for bird strikes A Canadian court Monday held building owners responsible for protecting migrating birds, an environmental group says. ... more		NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia Tomahawk missiles main topic for Zelensky-Trump meet: Ukraine official UK's Starmer publishes evidence in collapsed China spy case		EU condemns Azerbaijan arrests The pretrial detention of two Azerbaijani political opposition leaders has brought condemnations from the European Union's foreign policy chiefs and others. ... more
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Smartphones, tablets help UW researchers improve storm forecasts

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LSU Professor Discovers How New Corals Species Form in the Ocean

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Features Of Southeast European Human Ancestors Influenced By Lack Of Episodic Glaciations

Polar bear researchers urge governments to act now and save the species

Cyclone did not cause 2012 record low for Arctic sea ice

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SpaceX launches 21 satellites for U.S. military from California

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LSU Professor Discovers How New Corals Species Form in the Ocean

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US northeast digs out from blizzard

How the world's saltiest pond gets its salt

Largest-ever study of mammalian ancestry completed by renowned research te

Taiwan's 'King of the Trees' fights for the forests

Rescuers struggle to aid Solomons quake victims

Ethiopians 'driven out in land grabs'

Antarctic ozone hole said shrinking

Investors who trample land rights risk bottom line: experts

U.S. multi-state group to lower emissions

China needs 'full-scale' reform to fight inequality

Japan proposes pollution meeting with China

California targets Chinese 'maternity tourism'

Malaysian state scales back Borneo dam plans

Hoodoos - key to earthquakes?

Pacific Locked in 'La Nada' Limbo

Rescuers bid to reach tsunami-hit villages in Solomons

Massive blizzard could hit US northeast on Friday

Aftershocks stall aid efforts in tsunami-hit Solomons

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