|
 
The "slippery slope to slime": Overgrown algae causing coral reef declinesCorvallis OR (SPX) Sep 21, 2012 Researchers at Oregon State University for the first time have confirmed some of the mechanisms by which overfishing and nitrate pollution can help destroy coral reefs - it appears they allow an overgrowth of algae that can bring with it unwanted pathogens, choke off oxygen and disrupt helpful bacteria. These "macroalgae," or large algal species, are big enough to essentially smother corals. They can get out of control when sewage increases nitrate levels, feeds the algae, and some of the large fi ... read more |
. |
 |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| .. |
  Selective grazing and aversion to olive and grape leaves achieved in goats and sheep Researchers from the Research Group on Ruminants led by Elena Albanell, lecturer in Animal and Food Science, have successfully achieved to prevent sheep and goats from chewing on the young leaves of ... more | .. |
 CO2 from water pollution, as well as air pollution, may adversely impact oceans Carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the oceans as a result of water pollution by nutrients - a major source of this greenhouse gas that gets little public attention - is enhancing the unwanted change ... more | .. |
 Researchers propose new way to save Africa's beleaguered soils A Washington State University researcher and colleagues make a case in the journal Nature for a new type of agriculture that could restore the beleaguered soils of Africa and help the continent feed ... more | .. |
 |
|
| .. |
  Genetic mutation may have allowed early humans to migrate throughout Africa A genetic mutation that occurred thousands of years ago might be the answer to how early humans were able to move from central Africa and across the continent in what has been called "the great expa ... more | .. |
  Warming ocean could start big shift of Antarctic ice Fast-flowing and narrow glaciers have the potential to trigger massive changes in the Antarctic ice sheet and contribute to rapid ice-sheet decay and sea-level rise, a new study has found. Res ... more | .. |
 Ancient tooth may provide evidence of early human dentistry Researchers may have uncovered new evidence of ancient dentistry in the form of a 6,500-year-old human jaw bone with a tooth showing traces of beeswax filling, as reported Sep. 19 in the open access ... more | .. |
 People change moral position without even realizing it Shortly after expressing a moral view about a difficult topic, people may easily endorse the opposite view and remain blind to the psychological mismatch, according to research published Sep. 19 in ... more |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| . | . | . | . |
  
China first-quarter emissions fell despite rising power demand
Belgium parliament votes to ditch nuclear power phase-out
Dutch students launch hydrogen boat to 'inspire shipping industry' | .. |
  Major changes needed to protect species and ecosystems A landmark study has found that climate change is likely to have a major impact on Australia's plants, animals and ecosystems that will present significant challenges to the conservation of Australi ... more | .. |
 Arctic Sea Ice Hits Smallest Extent In Satellite Era The frozen cap of the Arctic Ocean appears to have reached its annual summertime minimum extent and broken a new record low on Sept. 16, the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) has reported. A ... more | .. |
  New Chinese 'commitments' to tackle spiralling emissions: EU China has made a "commitment" to tackle spiralling greenhouse gas emissions in return for EU financial aid and expertise, the European Union announced Thursday. ... more | .. |
 'Planetary emergency' due to Arctic melt, experts warn Experts warned Wednesday of a "planetary emergency" due to the unforeseen global consequences of Arctic ice melt, including methane gas released from permafrost regions currently under ice. ... more |
| .. |
  Obama denies gun-running probe a 'whitewash' President Barack Obama on Thursday denied an official report into a disastrous US-government gun trafficking sting on the Mexican border, which cleared Attorney General Eric Holder, was a "whitewash." ... more | .. |
  Apple fans complain of missing landmarks in new map system Apple faced growing criticism on Thursday from users around the world who complained that the tech giant's new mapping system is riddled with errors. ... more | .. |
Arctic sea ice shrinks to lowest level on record: US Arctic sea ice has shrunk to its smallest surface area since record-keeping began, taking the world into "uncharted territory" as climate change intensifies, US scientists warned Wednesday. ... more | .. |
 One dead at Peru gold mine protest over scarce water A struggle over dwindling water resources turned deadly at a mine in northern Peru, leading to clashes that killed one person and injured four others, police said Thursday. ... more |
| . | . | . | . |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
 
Britain, Germany jointly developing missiles: ministers
Kazakhstan denies reports Russia to leave Baikonur spaceport
'Paradigm shift': Germany says to meet Trump's NATO spending target | .. |
 Severe water shortage in South Sudan camps: Red Cross The lack of clean water in refugee camps in South Sudan has become a "major humanitarian crisis" with people exposed to diseases due to contamination, the Red Cross said Thursday. ... more | .. |
  Turkish court hears final arguments in military coup trial A Turkish court heard final arguments Thursday in the trial of hundreds of active and retired military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the Islamic-rooted government. ... more | .. |
  Nine dead as storms rip across South America Fierce storms packing 140-kilometer (87-mile) an hour winds tore across the heart of South America on Wednesday, killing five people in Paraguay, two in Uruguay and two in Bolivia. ... more | .. |
 Scientists conclude high fructose corn syrup should not be blamed for obesity A new article published in International Journal of Obesity found there is no evidence to suggest the current obesity epidemic in the United States can be specifically blamed on consumption of high ... more |
| .. |
 Sea Surface Temperatures Reach Record Highs on Northeast Continental Shelf During the first six months of 2012, sea surface temperatures in the Northeast Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem were the highest ever recorded, according to the latest Ecosystem Advisory issued by NOAA' ... more | .. |
 Seeing fewer older people in the street may lead low-income adults to fast-track their lives Why do people in deprived areas live life in the fast lane? It may be because of the age of people they observe in the street, according to a new study by Daniel Nettle and colleagues from Newcastle ... more | .. |
  CU mathematicians show how shallow water may help explain tsunami power While wave watching is a favorite pastime of beachgoers, few notice what is happening in the shallowest water. A closer look by two University of Colorado Boulder applied mathematicians has led to t ... more | .. |
 Evolutionary straitjacket means flies can't take the heat Many species of fruit fly lack the ability to adapt effectively to predicted increases in global temperatures and may face extinction in the near future, according to new research. In a study ... more |
| . | . | . | . |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
 
Venus May Host Active Tectonics Driven by Subsurface Plumes
Deploying a practical solution to space debris
Nose cone glitch wipes Australian rocket launch | .. |
  Engineering a better hip implant University of Iowa researchers have determined that thigh size in obese people is a reason their hip implants are more likely to fail. In a study, the team simulated hip dislocations as they occur i ... more | .. |
 Sweden seeks flexibility on EU ag reforms Sweden's rural affairs minister said this week he wants more flexibility under the proposed "greening" reforms of the EU's Common Agriculture Policy. ... more | .. |
 Drug threat behind Brazil buying Seahawks Latin America's growing problem with organized drug gangs using submersibles to ship narcotics is seen as being behind Brazil's purchase of Seahawk anti-submarine helicopters. ... more | .. |
 Super-trawler company to fight Australian ban A company which wants to operate a super-trawler in Australian waters vowed on Wednesday to fight an environmental ban set to be imposed by the government on the giant vessel. ... more |
| .. |
  Research study trees chopped down An Australian university says the cutting down of more than 140 trees planted for a 13-year study destroyed its research and it's suing the contractor involved. ... more | .. |
 US authorities botched Mexico gun-running probe US authorities erred badly in probing a disastrous gun-running operation into Mexico, a government inspector said Wednesday in a report that nonetheless cleared Attorney General Eric Holder. ... more | .. |
 Arctic sea ice shrinks to lowest level on record: US Arctic sea ice has shrunk to its smallest surface area since record-keeping began, taking the world into "uncharted territory" as climate change intensifies, US scientists warned Wednesday. ... more | .. |
  EU offers Italy 670 mn euros in quake aid The European Commission offered Wednesday 670 million euros ($880 million) to help reconstruction efforts after two powerful earthquakes in northern Italy caused loss of life and massive damage. ... more |
| Previous Issues | Sep 20 | Sep 19 | Sep 18 | Sep 17 | Sep 14 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2012 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
