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Low-carbon technologies 'no quick-fix', say researchersWashington DC (SPX) Feb 17, 2012 A drastic switch to low carbon-emitting technologies, such as wind and hydroelectric power, may not yield a reduction in global warming until the latter part of this century, new research suggests. Furthermore, it states that technologies that offer only modest reductions in greenhouse gases, such as the use of natural gas and perhaps carbon capture and storage, cannot substantially reduce climate risk in the next 100 years. The study, published today, Thursday 16 February, in IOP Publishing ... read more |
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  AgriLife research study shows temperatures may change disease resistance in wheat Wheat streak mosaic resistance bred into several wheat varieties might be negated by the producer practice in the High Plains of planting wheat early and using it for both winter forage for cattle a ... more | .. |
 Study simulates effects of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Mexico In a worst-case scenario simulation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Mexico, researchers found that establishing a good surveillance system and raising a more resilient breed of cattle could ... more | .. |
 Prions play powerful role in the survival and evolution of wild yeast strains Prions, the much-maligned proteins most commonly known for causing "mad cow" disease, are commonly used in yeast to produce beneficial traits in the wild. Moreover, such traits can be passed on to s ... more | .. |
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 Organic foods may be an unsuspected source of dietary arsenic As people seek healthier dietary regimens they often turn to things labeled "organic." Lurking in the background, however, is an ingredient that may be a hidden source of arsenic-an element known to ... more | .. |
  Japan to host global meeting on nuclear safety Japan said Friday it will co-host a global conference on nuclear safety with the United Nations atomic watchdog in December in the region hardest hit by last year's nuclear crisis. ... more | .. |
 Climate change threatens tropical birds Climate change spells trouble for many tropical birds - especially those living in mountains, coastal forests and relatively small areas - and the damage will be compounded by other threats like hab ... more | .. |
  The Developing Genome? Since Charles Darwin first put forth the theory of evolution, scientists have been trying to unlock the mysteries of genetics. But research on the genome - the organism's entire hereditary package e ... more |
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Trump signs orders to boost US nuclear energy
Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischievious
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 Chromosome analyses of prickly pear cacti reveal southern glacial refugia Analysis of chromosome number variation among species of a North American group of prickly pear cacti (nopales) showed that the most widespread species encountered are of hybrid origin. Those ... more | .. |
  High population density is greatest risk factor for water-linked diseases Water-associated infectious disease outbreaks are more likely to occur in areas where a region's population density is growing, according to a new global analysis of economic and environmental condi ... more | .. |
 Extreme summer temperatures occur more frequently Extreme summer temperatures are already occurring more frequently in the United States, and will become normal by mid-century if the world continues on a business as usual schedule of emitting green ... more | .. |
  Rio faces dengue epidemic: Brazil health minister Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilla on Thursday warned that Rio de Janeiro faced a major dengue epidemic, although he said the virus strain prevalent was not fatal. ... more |
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 Time of Year Important in Projections of Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems Does it matter whether long periods of hot weather, such as last year's heat wave that gripped the U.S. Midwest, happen in June or July, August or September? Scientists studying the subtle eff ... more | .. |
  Court denies Japanese whalers' appeal over US group A US judge refused Thursday to restrain a US-based environmental group from disrupting the activities of Japanese whalers, allegedly with violence. ... more | .. |
  More water shortages for China? China faces worsening water shortages, a government official warned. ... more | .. |
  Netherlands delays ACTA ratification The Netherlands this week imposed delays on the ratification of the ACTA international anti-piracy agreement, which critics claim threatens Internet freedoms. ... more |
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Russia strikes Kyiv after first stage of major prisoner swap
Growing Arctic military presence worries Finland's reindeer herders
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  China blames foreign reporters for bad press abroad Despite investing billions of dollars in "soft power" projects to improve its image abroad, China complains it is still getting a lot of bad press and is pointing the finger at foreign journalists. ... more | .. |
  Outside View: Talking turkey in Egypt Forty-three members of pro-democracy, non-governmental organizations), including 19 Americans, face criminal charges in Egypt following raids on their offices. ... more | .. |
Manila gets second U.S. Coast Guard ship The Philippines navy soon will receive its second decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard ship amid concern that the move sends the wrong signal to China. ... more | .. |
 China detains Tibetans back from India: rights group China has detained large numbers of Tibetans for political re-education after they returned from a visit to India to listen to religious teachings, a leading rights group said. ... more |
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 US launches coalition to fight climate change Faulting the world for not doing enough to curb climate change, the United States on Thursday announced the formation of a coalition to cut short-lived pollutants that speed up warming and harm health. ... more | .. |
  Millions of flood victims still at risk in Pakistan A feeble international response to Pakistan's second major flooding crisis in two years has left millions of people at serious risk of malnutrition and disease, aid groups warned Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Armenia culls wolves after cold snap attacks The authorities in Armenia on Thursday offered cash rewards to hunters who kill wolves after increasing reports of attacks on rural villages exacerbated by recent cold weather and heavy snow. ... more | .. |
  Western Austria cut off by avalanches The westernmost Austrian province of Vorarlberg was cut off from the rest of the country Thursday after avalanches forced the closure of road and rail connections, authorities said. ... more |
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After two setbacks, SpaceX could try to launch massive Starship next week
Doubt cast on claim of 'hints' of life on faraway planet
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 Scientists debate bird flu studies at WHO Scientists met behind closed doors in Geneva Thursday to discuss whether controversial research on a mutant form of bird flu capable of being spread among humans can be made public. ... more | .. |
  A look back suggests a sobering future of wildfire dangers in US west The American West has seen a recent increase in large wildfires due to droughts, the build-up of combustible fuel, or biomass, in forests, a spread of fire-prone species and increased tree mortality ... more | .. |
 Plants use circadian rhythms to prepare for battle with insects In a study of the molecular underpinnings of plants' pest resistance, Rice University biologists have shown that plants both anticipate daytime raids by hungry insects and make sophisticated prepara ... more | .. |
 How Much Snow Is In Fact On the Ground? Equipped with specialized lasers and GPS technology, scientists are working to address a critical wintertime weather challenge: how to accurately measure the amount of snow on the ground. Transporta ... more |
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 Super high-resolution carbon estimates for endangered Madagascar By combining airborne laser technology, satellite mapping, and ground-based plot surveys, a team of researchers has produced the first large-scale, high-resolution estimates of carbon stocks in remo ... more | .. |
 Fukushima at increased earthquake risk Seismic risk at the Fukushima nuclear plant increased after the magnitude 9 earthquake that hit Japan last March, scientists report. The new study, which uses data from over 6,000 earthquakes, shows ... more | .. |
  Bumblebees get by with a little help from their honeybee rivals Bumblebees can use cues from their rivals the honeybees to learn where the best food resources are, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Writing in the journal PLoS ... more | .. |
 Rainfed-dryland farming needs more investment President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday called for more investment in agriculture, especially in rainfed and dryland farming, to achieve food security and inclusive growth. ... more |
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