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Deforestation causes cooling in Northern US and CanadaDavid CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2011 The impact of deforestation on global warming varies with latitude, according to new research from a team of scientists representing 20 institutions from around the world. The surprising finding, which researchers say calls for new climate-monitoring strategies, will be published in the Nov. 17 issue of the journal Nature. "It depends where the deforestation is," said UC Davis atmospheric science Professor Kyaw Tha Paw U, a study co-author. "It could have some cooling effects at the regional scale ... read more |
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  Predicting future threats for global amphibian biodiversity Amphibian populations are declining worldwide, and their declines far exceed those of other animal groups: more than 30% of all species are listed as threatened according to the Red List of the Inte ... more | .. |
  Scientists tackle the carbon conundrum U.S. scientists have developed a new, integrated, ten-year science plan to better understand the details of Earth's carbon cycle and people's role in it. Understanding the carbon cycle is central fo ... more | .. |
 Forests cooler or warmer than open areas depending on latitude A study that will be published in Nature on Thursday concludes that forests influence temperature, and their influence largely depends on latitude. David Hollinger, a plant physiologist with t ... more | .. |
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 Experts advise on managing climate change aid billions A group of climate science experts recommended measures Thursday to manage billions of dollars earmarked to help poor countries fight climate change, and avoid problems common among aid programs. ... more | .. |
  Haiti leader set to announce launch of new army Haitian President Michel Martelly is expected on Friday to announce the restoration of the country's army, which was disbanded in the mid-1990s, a parliamentary source told AFP. ... more | .. |
  Gamburtsev Mountains enigma unraveled in East Antarctica The birth of the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains buried beneath the vast East Antarctic Ice Sheet - a puzzle mystifying scientists since their first discovery in 1958 - is finally solved. The ... more | .. |
 Bats, Dolphins, and Mole Rats Inspire Advances in Ultrasound Technology Sonar and ultrasound, which use sound as a navigational device and to paint accurate pictures of an environment, are the basis of countless technologies, including medical ultrasound machines and su ... more |
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'No doubt' Canadian firm will be first to extract deep sea minerals: CEO
Tabletop particle blaster: How tiny nozzles and lasers could replace giant accelerators
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  Long-term study shows acid pollution in rain decreased with emissions Emissions regulations do have an environmental impact, according to a long-term study of acidic rainfall by researchers at the University of Illinois. The National Atmospheric Deposition Progr ... more | .. |
  Moderate drinking and cardiovascular health: here comes the beer Beer could stand up alongside wine regarding positive effects on cardiovascular health. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by Research Laboratories at the Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura "Giov ... more | .. |
 Is a stranger genetically wired to be trustworthy? You'll know in 20 seconds There's definitely something to be said for first impressions. New research from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests it can take just 20 seconds to detect whether a stranger is genetica ... more | .. |
  Evidence supports ban on growth promotion use of antibiotics in farming In a review study, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine zero in on the controversial, non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in food animals and fish farming as a cause of antibiotic res ... more |
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  Hungary likely source of elevated radioactivity levels: IAEA Elevated levels of the radioactive element iodine-131 that were detected in several nations have been identified as likely originating at a Hungarian research institute, nuclear authorities said Thursday. ... more | .. |
 China launches farm project in Bulgaria China's Tianjin State Farms Agribusiness Group launched on Thursday its first project to grow 2,000 hectares ((4,900 acres) of crops in northwestern Bulgaria, the farming ministry said in a statement. ... more | .. |
  London protesters defy deadline at St Paul's Anti-capitalist protesters who have camped outside St Paul's Cathedral in London for more than one month refused to leave Thursday despite the expiry of a deadline issued by city authorities. ... more | .. |
 China orders school bus checks after fatal crash China has ordered schools nationwide to conduct safety checks on buses after 19 children were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a massively overloaded kindergarten minibus. ... more |
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Iran FM warns Europe against 'strategic mistake' at IAEA; Iran obtained 'sensitive' Israeli intel
DOD is investigating Hegseth's staffers over Houthi-strikes chats
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 Paraguay under fire over cattle outbreak Impoverished and landlocked Paraguay is under fire after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in its cattle farms that critics say was not stopped in time or in an effective manner. ... more | .. |
 Rescue service orders helicopters Eurocopter has announced the German air rescue organization DRF Luftrettung has signed a purchase agreement for 25 EC145 T2 aircraft. ... more | .. |
 La Nina returns, but weaker impact seen: UN weather agency The UN weather agency said on Thursday that La Nina, a phenomenon linked to flooding and drought, had re-emerged in the tropical Pacific since August but its impact is expected to be weaker this time. ... more | .. |
  Parts of Gondwana megacontinent found off Australia Australian scientists exploring areas of the Indian Ocean said Thursday they had found sunken parts of the megacontinent Gondwana which could offer clues on how the current world was formed. ... more |
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  Ai Weiwei turns tables on China's Communist regime Artist and fierce government critic Ai Weiwei has turned the tables on China's Communist regime by transforming a crippling tax fine he says is designed to silence him into a huge wave of solidarity. ... more | .. |
  Clinton asks flood-hit Thais to keep hope Offering a hearty smile and traditional greetings, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton comforted Thais displaced by massive floods Thursday as she urged the long-divided nation to pull together. ... more | .. |
 Japan bans Fukushima rice for radiation Japan on Thursday announced its first ban on rice produced near the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant after samples showed radioactive contamination well above legal limits. ... more | .. |
 Fukushima radiation 'mostly fell in sea': study Most of the radioactive fallout from the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant dropped into the ocean and began circling the planet, Japanese researchers said Thursday. ... more |
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Trump-Musk showdown threatens US space plans
Japanese company aborts Moon mission after assumed crash-landing
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 Supervolcanoes: Not a threat for 2012 The geological record holds clues that throughout Earth's 4.5-billion-year lifetime massive supervolcanoes, far larger than Mount St. Helens or Mount Pinatubo, have erupted. However, despite the cla ... more | .. |
  Rising air pollution worsens drought and flooding Increases in air pollution and other particulate matter in the atmosphere can strongly affect cloud development in ways that reduce precipitation in dry regions or seasons, while increasing rain, sn ... more | .. |
 Fossil moths show their true colors The brightest hues in nature are produced by tiny patterns in, say, feathers or scales rather than pigments. These so-called "structural colors" are widespread, giving opals their fire, people their ... more | .. |
  Study finds that even the cleanest wastewater contributes to more super bacteria A new University of Minnesota study reveals that the release of treated municipal wastewater - even wastewater treated by the highest-quality treatment technology - can have a significant effect on ... more |
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 Bats show ability to change their ear shapes, making their hearing more flexible "Certain bats can deform the shapes of their ears in a way that changes the animal's ultrasonic hearing pattern. Within just one tenth of a second, these bats are able to change their outer ear shap ... more | .. |
 Trees on Tundra's Border Are Growing Faster in a Hotter Climate Evergreen trees at the edge of Alaska's tundra are growing faster, suggesting that at least some forests may be adapting to a rapidly warming climate, says a new study. While forests elsewhere ... more | .. |
 Using air pollution thresholds to protect and restore ecosystem health Air pollution is changing our environment and undermining many benefits we rely on from wild lands, threatening water purity, food production, and climate stability, according to a team of scientist ... more | .. |
 Invasive false brome grass is spreading, but Oregon's insects are biting After hiking in Oregon, a University of Oregon plant biologist suggests, people may want to brush off their shoes and comb through their dogs in an effort to curb the spread of an invasive grass tha ... more |
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