Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News

October 02, 2014

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed
Davis CA (SPX) Oct 02, 2014
A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed. The review study also found that scientific studies have detected no differences in the nutritional makeup of the meat, milk or other food products derived from animals that ate genetically engineered feed. The review, led by UC Dav ... read more

Previous Issues

Oct 01

Sep 30

Sep 29

Sep 26

Sep 25

Japan volcano death toll hits 47 as new bodies found The death toll from a sudden volcanic eruption in Japan hit 47 on Wednesday as rescuers discovered 11 new bodies in so-far unexplored areas of the ash-covered peak. ... more		Thousands swarm HK leader's office as calls grow to quit Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters massed to block entry to the offices of their city's embattled leader early Thursday in an attempt to force a dialogue, as calls for his resignation grew louder. ... more		1,400 US troops soon headed to Liberia for Ebola mission The US military will send more than a thousand troops to Liberia in coming weeks as part of Washington's effort to counter the Ebola outbreak in west Africa, the Pentagon said Tuesday. ... more
				New tool assesses skill development in robotic microsurgery, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery A new standardized assessment provides a useful tool for tracking surgeons' progress as they develop the skills needed to perform robot-assisted microsurgery, reports a study in the October issue of ... more		Sensitive youngsters Young sea stars from the Baltic Sea suffer more from the effects of ocean acidification than adults. In a laboratory experiment, scientists from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel showe ... more

Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

Biodiversity in the Mediterranean is threatened by alien species Millions of tourists visit the Mediterranean each year, but its deep-blue waters host the largest invasion currently underway on Earth. Almost 1,000 alien species, including fish, crustaceans, and a ... more		Ocean Acidification Could Lead to Collapse of Coral Reefs An expedition from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Carnegie Institute of Science has measured a roughly 40% reduction in the rate of calcium carbonate deposited in Australia's Great Barri ... more		AALTO plans Zephyr stratospheric hub in northern Australia and seeks local payload partners Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal power UAH lands first DARPA award for biological sciences department		New material steals oxygen from air Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have synthesized crystalline materials that can bind and store oxygen in high concentrations. Just one spoon of the substance is enough to absorb ... more
				DNA analysis suggests humanity has more mothers than fathers Throughout human history monogamy has been a sexual philosophy largely eschewed by men, yet demanded of women. This was especially so for men of early human societies, who preferred the company of numerous wives. ... more		And now the Acropolis is crumbling... Just when Greece thought it had come through the worst of the crisis it was hit by a new blow Wednesday - the Acropolis is crumbling. ... more

Startup in the Land of the Rising Sun; A Japanese Solar Venture - by Bradley L. Bartz

35,000 walruses mass on Alaska beach 'due to climate change' At least 35,000 walruses have beached themselves on a remote Alaskan coastline in a phenomenon blamed on the melting of arctic ice due to climate change, experts said Wednesday. ... more		Ocean Health Index issues world's seas a near-failing grade On their latest report card, the world's oceans were docked points for overfishing, pollution, climate change, and weak environmental protections, ultimately earning a D grade. ... more		Sidekick autonomy software guides YFQ-42A test mission for CCA program Infleqtion lists shares on NYSE as neutral atom quantum firm Top Chinese gaming companies continue to challenge		How the monarch butterfly became a migrant The monarch butterfly's annual migration from North America to Mexico, a spectacular event at risk of disappearing forever, is the result of a single, millions-year old gene, biologists said Wednesday. ... more
Indonesia makes first arrests of manta ray traders Indonesia has detained three traders for attempting to illegally sell manta rays, the first such arrests since the world's biggest archipelago introduced legislation protecting the huge winged fish, conservationists said. ... more		NASA satellite spies sediment plumes along Greenland coast Scientists at NASA are keeping an eye on the plumes of sediment that appear in the ocean as glacial meltwater deposits sand, soil and rocks. The plumes, which are visible via satellite imagery, may be able to help scientists ascertain exactly how much ice mass glaciers are losing to the ocean via meltwater runoff. ... more		New ant species survives by mimicking rivals, infiltrating neighboring colonies Occasionally, humans will assume different identities - accents, mannerisms, clothing - in an attempt to stealthily blend in with separate groups. It's a technique largely employed by secret agents and members of law enforcement, usually employed to glean information or ensure a drug charge sticks, but it's safe to say the survival of the human species doesn't depend on subterfuge. ... more		Terra satellite shows how much the Aral Sea has dried up What was once the fourth largest lake in the world is now a shadow of its former self. ... more

	Great Barrier Reef survival key to indigenous identity To the world, the Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder and vast underwater kingdom, boasting some of the rarest animals and plants. To Aboriginal Australian Gavin Singleton, it is home. ... more		China to open first high security bio laboratory China's first high-security biosafety laboratory will be ready for use by December, in a move hailed as a "crucial" moment in the fight against pathogens such as the Ebola virus, officials said Tuesday. ... more

Rover discovers more building blocks of life on Mars

Blue Origin probing rocket's failure to deliver satellite

CACI Wins 231 Million Dollar Task Order for Tactical Satellite Communications to US Special Operations Command

Nitrogen fingerprint in biomolecules could be from early sun		New mechanism reveals how molecules become trapped in ice		Shape up quickly - applies to fish too		Genetic Operating System Facilitated Evolution of Bilateral Animals		600-year-old canoe helps explain migration from East Polynesia to New Zealand
UN urges peaceful resolution to Hong Kong protests		New cell sorting method developed by UH Manoa mechanical engineer		Preference for urban areas may explain spread of bumblebee in UK		Plants prepackage beneficial microbes in their seeds		Study shows how chimpanzees share skills

Dolphins are attracted to magnets

Defiant Hong Kong protesters vow to stay put

California becomes first US state to ban plastic bags

Protected areas offer glimmers of hope for wildlife

Fears over fresh eruption cancel Japan volcano search

Ebola epidemic battering Liberian economy: minister

France declares 'natural disaster' in flood-hit towns

Hong Kong protests: voices of dissent

China watches Hong Kong protests, fearful of contagion

NASA photos shows vanishing Aral Sea

Ancient genome from southern Africa throws light on our origins

Tooth serves as evidence of 220 million-year-old attack

Greenland Ice Sheet more vulnerable than previously thought

If trees could talk

Predicting landslides with light

Climate program will protect 9 million hectares of Congo forest

Mount St. Helens shows signs of awakening

Time for worldwide fund to save mangroves: UNEP

First large-scale carbon capture goes online in Canada

'Umbrella Revolution' risks cold shower for HK business

Free Newsletters - Space - Defense - Environment - Energy

Buy Advertising

Media Advertising Kit

Editorial & Other Enquiries

Privacy statement

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2014 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news 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 Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.