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Agricultural Land Grabs Still Remain Above Pre-2005 LevelWashington DC (SPX) Jun 29, 2012 An estimated 70.2 million hectares of agricultural land worldwide have been sold or leased to foreign private and public investors since 2000, according to new research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online service. The bulk of these acquisitions, which are called "land grabs" by some observers, took place between 2008 and 2010, peaking in 2009. Although data for 2010 indicate that the amount of acquisitions dropped considerably after the 2009 peak, it still remains well ... read more |
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  Research Vessel Winds Down Visit to Vietnam U.S. scientists and Vietnamese researchers will discuss coastal ocean circulation and land-ocean environmental trends this week as the R/V Roger Revelle, an auxiliary general purpose oceanographic r ... more | .. |
  Scientists measure soot particles in flight "For the first time we can actually see the structure of individual aerosol particles floating in air, their 'native habitat'," said DESY scientist Henry Chapman from the Center for Free-Electron La ... more | .. |
  UCSB scientists compile first study of potential for tsunamis in northwestern California Using studies that span the last three decades, scientists at UC Santa Barbara have compiled the first evidence-based comprehensive study of the potential for tsunamis in Northwestern California. Th ... more | .. |
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  A group of fungi marked the end of the coal age 300 million years ago 300 million years ago, the Earth suddenly interrupted massive production of coal. This fact determined the end of the Carboniferous, a period of the Paleozoic Era that had started 60 million years b ... more | .. |
 Saving the Baltic Sea Over the last decade, an average of 60,000 km2 of the Baltic Sea bottom has suffered from hypoxia without enough oxygen to support its normal ecosystem. Several large-scale geo-engineering intervent ... more | .. |
 Most new pesticides have roots in natural substances Scientists who search for new pesticides for use in humanity's battle of the bugs and other threats to the food supply have been learning lessons from Mother Nature, according to a new analysis. ... more | .. |
 Dying trees in Southwest set stage for erosion, water loss in Colorado River New research concludes that a one-two punch of drought and mountain pine beetle attacks are the primary forces that have killed more than 2.5 million acres of pinyon pine and juniper trees in the Am ... more |
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Nvidia unveils plan for Taiwan's first 'AI supercomputer'
China's Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
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 A new source of maize hybrid vigor Steve Moose, an associate professor of maize functional genomics at the University of Illinois and his graduate student Wes Barber think they may have discovered a new source of heterosis, or hybrid ... more | .. |
 Study provides first evidence of coevolution between invasive, native species Invasive species such as kudzu, privet and garlic mustard can devastate ecosystems, and, until now, scientists had little reason to believe that native plants could mount a successful defense. A new ... more | .. |
  Four-in-one AIDS drug gets the OK in clinical trial An experimental once-daily pill that combines four drugs to fight HIV is as safe and effective as commonly-prescribed treatments against the AIDS virus, researchers reported in The Lancet Friday. ... more | .. |
  Falcons, and their handler, inspire at-risk US youth Benny and James are a pair of handsome Lanner falcons, bred in Saudi Arabia, that came to the United States a few weeks ago on a mission to change the lives of inner-city youth. ... more |
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 Taiwan tea a matter of passion and profit For decades, Lin Tsai-pan has tended his tea fields in the misty green hills of central Taiwan with a devotion bordering on obsession. It is not just a job. It is a passion and a question of honour. ... more | .. |
  Outside View: 18th-century words for today Nearly 240 years have passed since America first declared its independence. Since then, our population has become healthier, better sheltered and more mobile than our 18th-century counterparts. The poorest of us today live lives that would have been science fiction to the country's founders. ... more | .. |
 S. America cattle outbreak threat lingers Latin America remains high on the list of regions where recurring foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks are upsetting the best-laid plans for sustained economic development. ... more | .. |
  Oldest known pottery is found in China Bits of the oldest known pottery, some 2,000 years older than previously found pieces, have been uncovered in China, researchers said in the US journal Science on Thursday. ... more |
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Denmark in 'frank' talks with China over backing Russia; Germany says China has 'a responsibility for global peace'
UK FM says EU defence pact will 'complement' NATO
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 Floods kill 27, displace 900,000 in northeast India At least 27 people have died and 900,000 others have been forced to leave their homes as monsoon rains swamp wide areas of the northeastern Indian state of Assam, officials said on Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Bulgaria passes new waste law in bid to dodge EU fines Bulgaria's parliament passed a new waste management law Thursday meant to bring the country into line with European Union rules and avoid the looming threat of non-compliance fines. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan indicts loggers for axing 2000-year-old trees Taiwanese prosecutors on Thursday accused a group of 22 men of felling several 2,000-year-old trees in the worst case of illegal logging in the island's history. ... more | .. |
 Senator expects US to ratify sea treaty A veteran US senator said Thursday that he expected the Senate to ratify this year the UN convention on the law of the sea, which supporters say will benefit US engagement in Asia. ... more |
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 Authorities order crackdown in south China Authorities in China's Guangdong province have ordered police to arrest anyone suspected of fomenting unrest after clashes between migrant workers and locals resulted in two nights of rioting. ... more | .. |
 Maths formula leads researchers to source of pollution The leaking of environmentally damaging pollutants into our waters and atmosphere could soon be counteracted by a simple mathematical algorithm, according to researchers. Presenting their research i ... more | .. |
 Lab-on-a-chip detects trace levels of toxic vapors in homes near Utah Air Force Base A lab-on-a-chip technology that measures trace amounts of air contaminants in homes was successfully field-tested by researchers at the University of Michigan. Even in the presence of 50 other indoo ... more | .. |
  Seeing inside tissue Imagine if doctors could perform surgery without ever having to cut through your skin. Or if they could diagnose cancer by seeing tumors inside the body with a procedure that is as simple as an ultr ... more |
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Space tourism's growth blurs the line between scientific and symbolic achievement
The space race is being reshaped by geopolitics, offering opportunities for countries such as New Zealand
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 Evidence of oceanic 'green rust' offers hope for the future A rare kind of mineral which scientists hope could be used to remove toxic metals and radioactive species from the environment played a similar, crucial role early in Earth's history. Research carri ... more | .. |
 Magnet helps target transplanted iron-loaded cells to key areas of heart Optimal stem cell therapy delivery to damaged areas of the heart after myocardial infarction has been hampered by inefficient homing of cells to the damaged site. However, using rat models, research ... more | .. |
 Pasta made from green banana flour a tasty alternative for gluten free diets People with celiac disease struggle with limited food choices, as their condition makes them unable to tolerate gluten, found in wheat and other grains. Researchers from the University of Brazil hav ... more | .. |
 U.S. urges action on global cattle disease A global strategy to combat foot-and-mouth disease must be based on collective action and solid commitments from all countries, the U.N. food agency says. ... more |
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 Scotland seeks help in 'mackerel war' Scotland's fisheries chief says he and his Norwegian counterpart will seek ways to pressure Iceland and the Faroe Islands over "unsustainable" mackerel quotas. ... more | .. |
 Did pre-human diet choice affect survival? A pre-human relative species ate only forest foods even though they lived near grassy savanna with tasty tubers and even juicy animals, U.S. researchers say. ... more | .. |
  40 missing after China mudslide: state media Torrential rains in mountainous southwest China triggered a mudslide that left about 40 workers building a hydroelectric dam missing on Thursday, state media reported. ... more | .. |
 Guerilla playlists for primates on Indonesian radio With Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Katy Perry on heavy rotation, there seems at first little to distinguish Indonesia's Radio Kalaweit from any other pop station. ... more |
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