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February 05, 2014

Are invasive plants a problem in Europe? Controversial views among invasion biologists
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 05, 2014
Some introduced (i.e. non-native) plants become abundant, threaten species richness and the well-functioning of ecosystems, the economy, or health (plant invasion). Environmental policies that attempt to restrict the expansion of non-native species are based on a consensus among scientific experts that invasions are a serious environmental problem. An example of a problematic non-native species in many parts of the world is Fallopia japonica, the Japanese knotweed that negatively affects river eco ... read more

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Can workshops on household water use impact consumer behavior? In Florida, where population growth, drought, and saltwater intrusion are affecting finite water sources, researchers are looking for effective ways to educate consumers about household water use ha ... more		New maps highlight habitat corridors in the tropics A team of Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC) scientists created maps of habitat corridors connecting protected areas in the tropics to incorporate biodiversity co-benefits into climate change mitigat ... more		Well-watered citrus tested in cold-acclimating temperatures Commercial citrus growers are often challenged by environmental conditions in winter, including low seasonal rainfall that is typical in many citrus growing regions. Growers must rely on irrigation ... more
				Smithsonian reports fiery-red coral species discovered in the Peruvian Pacific A new coral species, Psammogorgia hookeri, has been collected by scuba divers from rocky ledges at depths to 25 meters in Peru's Paracas National Reserve. The corals' hand-sized colonies are slightl ... more		Secrets of potato blight evolution could help farmers fight back Scientists have discovered vital clues as to how the pathogen responsible for the Irish potato famine adapted to spread between different plant species. Researchers at Oxford University and Th ... more

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Three native aromatics indicated for use in Mediterranean extensive green roofs Green roofs are being studied as a means to increase vegetation and preserve aesthetics in old Mediterranean cities. In order to preserve ancient cities' local character and biodiversity, researcher ... more		First African study on biodiversity in genetically modified maize finds insects abundant Previous studies from China, Spain, and the United States on genetically modified (GM) rice, cotton, and maize have concluded that the biodiversity of insects and related arthropods in GM crop field ... more		Oxford team unveils air-powered robots that synchronize without electronics Teaching robots to map large environments Inside Germany's rare earth treasure chest		Researchers discover how brain regions work together, or alone Stanford researchers may have solved a riddle about the inner workings of the brain, which consists of billions of neurons, organized into many different regions, with each region primarily responsi ... more
				Greenland's fastest glacier reaches record speeds Jakobshavn Glacier is moving ice from the Greenland ice sheet into the ocean at a speed that appears to be the fastest ever recorded. Researchers from the University of Washington and the German Spa ... more		Beneficial insects, nematodes not harmed by genetically modified, insect-resistant crops A large body of literature has shown that genetically-modified plants that produce proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to protect themselves from insect pests have little to no e ... more

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Local foods offer tangible economic benefits in some regions Despite their typically small size and sparse distribution, farms that sell their products locally may boost economic growth in their communities in some regions of the U.S., according to a team of ... more		Greenhouse "Time Machine" Sheds Light on Corn Domestication By simulating the environment when corn was first exploited by people and then domesticated, Smithsonian scientists discovered that corn's ancestor, a wild grass called teosinte, may have looked ver ... more		European Response to Escalating Space Security Crisis BlackSky to deliver advanced Gen-3 tactical ISR capabilities to international customer Geopolitical instability and AI drive transformation in EO market		Thinning of Arctic lake ice cuts winter ice season by 24 days Arctic lakes have been freezing up later in the year and thawing earlier, creating a winter ice season about 24 days shorter than it was in 1950, a University of Waterloo study has found. The ... more
				Nitrogen management studied in greenhouse pepper production As consumer demand for year-round fresh produce increases, vegetable and fruit producers are facing significant environmental and sustainability issues, and are being challenged to examine tradition ... more		Ugandan army winning hearts, minds and foreskins Ugandan troops have been marking national army week celebrations with a public health drive that includes distributing condoms and circumcising men as part of efforts to battle AIDS. ... more

Repairs may mean darker hue for Rio's iconic Christ statue

Prisoners again bolt typhoon-damaged Philippine jail

One in 4 Japan tsunami children needs psychiatric care

New NASA Laser Technology Reveals How Ice Measures Up

Chameleon of the sea reveals its secrets

Quicker method paves the way for atomic-level design

Weak El Nino possible by mid-2014: WMO

Mysterious ocean circles in the Baltic Ocean explained

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Greenland's fastest glacier reaches record speeds

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New Indonesian volcanic eruption halts search		Japan asks Netherlands to act against anti-whalers		New quake inflicts fresh damage on Greek island		Surprise contender in Costa Rica second-round presidential vote		UN Security Council declares war on ivory poachers, traffickers

Domestic workers come out of the closet in Hong Kong

Great Barrier Reef at risk for coal port expansion?

Britain warned faces 'town or country' flood choice

China horses fight in Lunar New Year battles

India tiger hunters on stakeout for 'hungry' man-eater

Fears death toll could rise in Indonesia volcano eruption

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Neanderthal lineages excavated from modern human genomes

US groundhog Phil sees shadow, predicts more winter

Scientists unveil a molecular mechanism that controls plant growth and development

Philippine typhoon survivors brace for new storm

Single gene separates queen from workers

Anti-whalers claim 'aggressive' ramming by Japanese

From Rivers to Landslides: Charting the Slopes of Sediment Transport

Disappearing snow increases risk of collapsing ice shelves in Antarctica

Sao Paulo swelters in record heatwave

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Westinghouse Eyes Poland's Plan To Build Nuclear Power Plants

Moventas CMaS gaining a strong foothold in Australia

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