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Simultaneous ice melt in Antarctic and ArcticBremerhaven, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2011 The end of the last ice age and the processes that led to the melting of the northern and southern ice sheets supply basic information on changes in our climate. Although the maximum size of the ice sheet in the northern hemisphere during the last ice age is relatively well known, there is little reliable data on the dimensions of the Antarctic ice sheet. A publication appearing in the journal "Science" on 1 December now furnishes indications that the two hemispheres attained their maximum i ... read more |
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  New reports identify impacts of climate change on world's highest mountains Findings from the most comprehensive assessment to date on climate change, snow and glacier melt in Asia's mountainous Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region - site of Mount Everest and many of the world ... more | .. |
  Plant seeds protect their genetic material against dehydration Plant seeds represent a special biological system: They remain in a dormant state with a significantly reduced metabolism and are thus able to withstand harsh environmental conditions for extended p ... more | .. |
  Newly discovered heart stem cells make muscle and bone Researchers have identified a new and relatively abundant pool of stem cells in the heart. The findings in the December issue of Cell Stem Cell, a Cell Press publication, show that these heart cells ... more | .. |
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  Japan baby formula shows radiation contamination Radiation contamination has been found in a leading brand of Japanese baby formula, most likely fallout from the country's crippled nuclear plant, its manufacturer said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Swiss Re estimates Thai floods cost at $600 mn Reinsurance giant Swiss Re on Tuesday said that Thailand's worst flooding in decades would cost it around $600 million, but warned that the estimate could be revised. ... more | .. |
  Chinese go online to vent anger over pollution Millions of Chinese went online Tuesday to vent their anger over the thick smog that has blanketed Beijing in recent days, raising health fears and causing hundreds of flights to be cancelled. ... more | .. |
  Rise of atmospheric oxygen more complicated than previously thought The appearance of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere probably did not occur as a single event, but as a long series of starts and stops, according to an international team of researchers who investiga ... more |
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US seeks deals for Alaska energy as Asia representatives visit
Czechs sign nuclear deal with S.Korea firm KHNP: PM
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 World Grain Production Down, But Recovering World grain production fell, exacerbating a global food situation already plagued by rising prices, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publica ... more | .. |
  Stinky frogs are a treasure trove of antibiotic substances Some of the nastiest smelling creatures on Earth have skin that produces the greatest known variety of anti-bacterial substances that hold promise for becoming new weapons in the battle against anti ... more | .. |
 Using Radiation to Sterilize Insect Pests A new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows that radiation can be used to effectively sterilize the light brown apple moth (LBAM), an insect pest found in Australia, New Zealan ... more | .. |
  Earthquakes: Water as a lubricant Geophysicists from Potsdam have established a mode of action that can explain the irregular distribution of strong earthquakes at the San Andreas Fault in California. As the science magazine N ... more |
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  British butterfly is evolving to respond to climate change As global temperatures rise and climatic zones move polewards, species will need to find different environments to prevent extinction. New research, published in the journal Molecular Ecology, has r ... more | .. |
 Massive roof farm planned for Berlin A massive former factory roof in Berlin will become a farm to produce food for local residents and could be a model for future city farms, its planners say. ... more | .. |
 US senators urge ambitious climate deal Fifteen US senators called Monday for an ambitious agreement at climate talks in Durban, South Africa, pledging that the United States will play a role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. ... more | .. |
  Brazil says Amazon deforestation down to lowest level Brazil said Monday that the pace of deforestation in its Amazon region fell to its lowest level since authorities began monitoring the world's largest tropical rainforest. ... more |
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Ukraine war 'existential', Russia says, launching revenge strikes
'Aces up the sleeve': Ukraine drone attacks in Russia shake up conflict
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 Human rights key in combating AIDS among gay men: WHO Vast improvements in human rights and access to treatment are needed to protect gay men against HIV/AIDS, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Russia vote exposes chinks in Putin armour The unexpectedly sharp drop in support for Vladimir Putin's party in parliamentary polls has exposed the first shift in public opinion against the Russian strongman's dominance, analysts said Monday. ... more | .. |
  Panda pair jet-lagged after flight to Britain A pair of giant pandas are a bit jet-lagged after a long-haul flight from China but are already "frolicking around" in their new surroundings, a spokesman for Edinburgh Zoo said Monday. ... more | .. |
Canada renews opposition to fresh Kyoto vows Canada reaffirmed Monday that it would not sign up to fresh commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, a cornerstone of the fight against global warming. ... more |
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At climate talks, an African approach to tackling deadlock To the European eye, the leafless black tree that is the logo of the UN climate talks here looks alarmingly like the symbol used back home to denote containers of toxic waste. ... more | .. |
  China asks Philippines to handle fisherman fairly China on Monday asked the Philippines to ensure swift and fair treatment for six Chinese fishermen detained and facing up to 24 years in jail for allegedly poaching sea turtles in disputed waters. ... more | .. |
  No end to eruptions at Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano There was no sign Sunday that eruptions at Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano would cease any time soon, geologists monitoring the activity said. ... more | .. |
Table set for climate poker in Durban UN climate talks on Monday enter their second week entangled in a thick mesh of issues with no guarantee that negotiators and their ministers will be able to sort them out. ... 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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 Fresh radioactive runoff at Japan plant A fresh leak of radioactive water into the open ocean has been discovered at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear complex, its operator said Monday as cleanup efforts continued. ... more | .. |
From curses to sacrifices, S.Africa's deadly shark puzzle The beach is a breathtaking site, the Indian Ocean rolling endlessly toward dramatic hills of lush forest sloping down to the powdery sand. ... more | .. |
Scientists confirm Himalayan glacial melting Glaciers in the Himalayas have shrunk by as much as a fifth in just 30 years, scientists have claimed in the first authoritative confirmation of the effects of climate change on the region. ... more | .. |
 Madagascar fishermen protect mangroves to save jobs Mangroves spread over thousands of hectares of Madagascar's west coast, rich with fish and crabs, but fishermen have declared some areas off limits, seeking to ensure future catches. ... more |
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  China braces for social unrest as economy slows China's security chief has told provincial officials they need to be more prepared for the "negative impact" of slowing growth, underscoring Beijing's concern a slowdown could bring social unrest. ... more | .. |
Poachers killed 23 rhinos in Zimbabwe this year: report The number of rhinoceros killed in Zimbabwe parks decreased to 23 this year from 30 in 2010 as parks authorities stepped up high-tech efforts to track poachers, state media reported Monday. ... more | .. |
 Fear of fire stalks Hong Kong's cubicle dwellers When a fire swept through his overcrowded tenement above the Ladies Market in Hong Kong's densely packed Kowloon district last week, Wong Kam-hoi ran for his life through a maze of narrow hallways. ... more | .. |
 China web users criticise new state TV boss Thousands of Chinese web users on Sunday lashed out at the new head of the state-run China Central Television (CCTV) network over a speech in which he said journalists were "propaganda workers". ... more |
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