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Siberian hot springs reveal ancient ecologyChicago IL (SPX) Apr 28, 2011 Exotic bacteria that do not rely on oxygen may have played an important role in determining the composition of Earth's early atmosphere, according to a theory that UChicago researcher Albert Colman is testing in the scalding hot springs of a volcanic crater in Siberia. He has found that bacteria at the site produce as well as consume carbon monoxide, a surprising twist that scientists must take into account as they attempt to reconstruct the evolution of Earth's early atmosphere. Colman, an ... read more |
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  Chernobyl's radioactivity reduced the populations of birds of orange plumage On April 26, 1986, history's greatest nuclear accident took place northwest of the Ukrainian city of Chernobyl. Despite the scale of the disaster, 25 years later, we still do not know its real effec ... more | .. |
  Impact of cloudy sunlight on energy balance depends on light wavelength Atmospheric scientists trying to pin down how clouds curb the amount of sunlight available to warm the earth have found that it depends on the wavelength of sunlight being measured. This unexpected ... more | .. |
  Stressed out crop impede higher agriculture yields Like people, plants experience stress. And also, like people, the response to that stress can determine success. People can exercise, or rest, or talk about the problem. For plants, ways ... more | .. |
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  Developing biocontrols to contain a voracious pest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are playing a key role in efforts to contain the emerald ash borer's destructive march through the nation's forests. Researchers with USDA's Ag ... more | .. |
  Why Right Whales Linger in the Gulf of Maine As they might with most endangered animals, scientists consider the whereabouts and activities of right whales extremely important. "It is helpful to know where they go, why they go there and what t ... more | .. |
  Conservation of coastal dunes is threatened by poorly designed infrastructure Although the dune ecosystem is unusual, fragile and is protected by the "habitats" directive of the network Natura 2000, its conservation is very vulnerable to the proliferation of car parks, nearby ... more | .. |
  Catastrophic amphibian declines have multiple causes, no simple solution Amphibian declines around the world have forced many species to the brink of extinction, are much more complex than realized and have multiple causes that are still not fully understood, researchers ... more |
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  Radar shows promise for detecting concussions in athletes and soldiers Walking and thinking at the same time can be especially difficult for persons who've suffered concussions, and scientists hope to use that multitasking challenge - measured by a simple radar system ... more | .. |
 Carbon Monoxide Bacteria and Earth's Ancient Atmosphere Exotic bacteria that do not rely on oxygen may have played an important role in determining the composition of Earth's early atmosphere, according to a theory that University of Chicago researcher A ... more | .. |
 WWF warns of massive forest loss More than 568 million acres of forest worldwide will disappear by 2050 if no action is taken, a new WWF report warns. ... more | .. |
  Ecuador on alert after volcano erupts Ecuador declared a national alert after the Tungurahua volcano, notorious for previous eruptions, began spewing lava again, forcing closure of schools and a widening evacuation of residents. ... more |
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  New Tibetan PM says respects Dalai Lama wishes The newly elected prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile said Wednesday he would respect the wishes of the Dalai Lama and try to step into the global icon's political role. ... more | .. |
  No binding climate deal at Durban, warn US, EU There will be no binding deal on emissions at this year's UN climate summit as the South African hosts and other economic powers are simply "not ready," the United States and Europe said on Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  Toll rises as flooding, twisters strike central US A massive spring storm that has swamped the central United States with days of heavy rain and deadly twisters threatened more destruction Wednesday as the death toll rose to 24, officials said. ... more | .. |
  Higher radioactivity level at Bulgarian plant: operators Engineers detected higher levels of radioactivity in the containment reactor at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear plant, prompting a shutdown that prevented any leak, operators said Wednesday. ... more |
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Geopolitical instability and AI drive transformation in EO market
'Western tech dominance fading' at Lisbon's Web Summit
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 Turkey to build water channel to bypass Bosphorus: PM Turkey plans to build a water channel connecting the Black and Marmara seas as an alternative to the congested Bosphorus Strait, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 Japan mulls safety certificate for seafood: report Japan is considering issuing safety certificates for its seafood exports, in a bid to ease foreign fears over radiation contamination, a report said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 In tsunami-hit Japan, a mother finally finds closure Weeks after a tsunami crashed into her Japanese home town and took away her daughter, Takako Suzuki received the phone call she had long dreaded but finally come to hope for. ... more | .. |
  Medvedev to send officials to wildfires frontline Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Wednesday told officials they would personally have to douse blazes this summer if they fail to prevent a repeat of last year's deadly wildfires. ... more |
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  Study links ozone hole to climate change all the way to the equator In a study to be published in the April 21st issue of Science magazine, researchers at Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science report their findings that the ozone hole, whic ... more | .. |
  Researchers Find Fat Turns Into Soap In Sewers Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered how fat, oil and grease (FOG) can create hardened deposits in sewer lines: it turns into soap! The hardened deposits, which can look ... more | .. |
  New approach to defeating flu shows promise New research on mice has shown that pulmonary administration of granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) significantly reduces flu symptoms and prevents death after a lethal dose in ... more |
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Tiangong hosts dual crews after debris impact delays Shenzhou-20 return
Dust and Sand Movements Reshape Martian Slopes
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 Giant tortoises show rewilding can work 'Rewilding with taxon substitutes', the intentional introduction of exotic species to fulfil key functions in ecosystems following the loss of recently extinct species, is highly controversial, part ... more | .. |
 The Mystery of an Ancient Global Warming Recovery The Earth may be able to recover from rising carbon dioxide emissions faster than previously thought, according to evidence from a prehistoric event analyzed by a Purdue University-led team. W ... more | .. |
 Democrats and Republicans increasingly divided over global warming Despite the growing scientific consensus that global warming is real, Americans have become increasingly polarized on the environmental issue, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by a Michiga ... more | .. |
  Satellite tracking of sea turtles reveals potential threat posed by manmade chemicals The first research to actively analyze adult male sea turtles (Caretta caretta) using satellite tracking to link geography with pollutants has revealed the potential risks posed to this threatened s ... more |
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 VIMS study shows propeller turbulence may affect marine food webs A new study by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that turbulence from boat propellers can and does kill large numbers of copepods-tiny crustaceans that are an important p ... more | .. |
 Texas drought could extend for months The worst drought to hit Texas in 45 years, which has sparked wildfires consuming 1.5 million acres, could continue to summer and beyond, meteorologists say. ... more | .. |
  Evolution of human 'super-brain' tied to development of bipedalism, tool-making Scientists seeking to understand the origin of the human mind may want to look to honeybees - not ancestral apes - for at least some of the answers, according to a University of Colorado Boulder arc ... more | .. |
 Rural development gets help from the sky The International Fund for Agricultural Development has been funding projects in Madagascar for over 30 years to eradicate rural poverty. With the country facing an exploding population and food cri ... more |
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