Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News

November 17, 2015

Geophysics could slow Antarctic ice retreat
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Nov 17, 2015
The anticipated melting of the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet could be slowed by two big factors that are largely overlooked in current computer models, according to a new study. The findings, published online in Nature Communications, suggest that the impact on global sea levels from the retreating ice sheet could be less drastic - or at least more gradual - than recent computer simulations have indicated. Over the past year, numerous studies have warned that parts of the West Antarctic I ... read more

Previous Issues

Nov 16

Nov 14

Nov 13

Nov 12

Nov 11

Largest ensemble simulation of global weather using real-world data When performing numerical weather predictions, it is important that the simulation itself be accurate, but it is also key for real-world data, based on observations, to be accurately entered into th ... more		Early farmers exploited beehive products at least 8,500 years ago Humans have been exploiting bees as far back as the Stone Age, according to new research from the University of Bristol published in Nature. Previous evidence ... more		NMSU researchers find some surprising results testing mosquito repellents If you want to keep away blood-sucking insects, DEET products are your best bet according to a recent study from New Mexico State University. Researchers also discovered a certain perfume performed ... more
				Thermal sensitivity of marine communities reveals the most vulnerable to global warming The sensitivity of marine communities to ocean warming rather than rising ocean temperatures will have strong short-term impacts on biodiversity changes associated with global warming, according to ... more		Scientists date the origin of the cacao tree to 10 million years ago Chocolate, produced from seeds of the cacao tree Theobroma cacao, is one of the most popular flavors in the world, with sales around 100$ billion dollars per year. Yet, as worldwide demand increases ... more

Solar systems for home and business installations

Climate change adaptation in high income countries We all know that the climate is changing, but how can we best prepare for some of the changes that lie ahead? Should coastal cities change their building codes to accommodate rising sea levels? Shou ... more		No more brown apples Everybody knows this phenomenon: After slicing an apple, it loses its appetising white colour very quickly, which does not only scare off children. Although browned fruit is not harmful, we unwillin ... more		Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI Amazon robotics lead casts doubt on eye-catching humanoids 'Western tech dominance fading' at Lisbon's Web Summit		Growing Antarctic ice sheet caused ancient Mediterranean to dry up An international research team led by a scientist at New Zealand's University of Otago has resolved the mystery of the processes involved in the Mediterranean Sea drying up around 5.6 million years ... more
				Southern right whale calf wounding by kelp gulls increased to nearly all over 4 decades Wounding of southern right whale calves and mothers by Kelp Gulls has increased from 2% to 99% over four decades, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Carina Maron f ... more		Cattle dying in South Africa as drought deepens In the middle of a desiccated lake bed in South Africa's North West province, a seven-month-old calf is too weak to get up. It is doomed to die from thirst and hunger. ... more

Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Efficiency Summit USA 2015

In Kenya, a digital classroom in a box At the Lighthouse Grace Academy in Nairobi's downmarket Kwangware suburb, yellow school t-shirts carry the slogan 'To Fear God is Wisdom', but in their hands pupils clutch a more worldly path to knowledge: tablet computers. ... more		Honduran army goes to war against invading bugs For Honduran soldiers fanning out in the pine forest, their chainsaws roaring, the enemy is like no other: numbering in the thousands, invading a sizeable chunk of their country and causing incalculable environmental damage. ... more		'The war of tomorrow will begin in space': Macron UN watchdog calls on Iran to urgently allow 'long overdue' uranium stockpile verification How drones are altering contemporary warfare		Britain ends military support for Ebola fight in West Africa British military involvement in the fight against the lethal Ebola outbreak in West Africa came to an end as the final eight military personnel returned home. ... more
Fear and beauty at foot of Ecuador's Cotopaxi volcano Since it awoke in August from a 138-year slumber, Ecuador's Cotopaxi volcano has become one of the most-watched in the world, holding wary locals and fascinated scientists in thrall. ... more		'Regional disaster' warning as S.Africa suffers drought Five of South Africa's nine provinces have been declared drought disaster areas for agriculture following one of the driest rainy seasons in decades, the government said Friday, warning of a potential "regional disaster." ... more		China landslide deaths rise to 25 The death toll from a landslide triggered by flooding in China has risen to 25, with 12 more people missing, state-run media reported Monday. ... more		World leaders back drive for Paris climate deal Leaders of the world's top economies on Monday backed a drive to curb catastrophic climate change at an upcoming UN conference in Paris, according to a statement drawn up in tough, all-night talks. ... more

	Precarious future: The battle to save Taiwan's Queen's Head Scientists are battling to save Taiwan's ancient "Queen's Head" rock from erosion - but the island is split over whether technology should be used to preserve the precarious natural masterpiece. ... more		Beauty queen in Miss World standoff with China over rights Canada's Chinese-born Miss World contender said Monday she is being denied entry by Beijing to compete in the international pageant because of her human rights activism. ... more

China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts return to Earth after delay

Blue Origin launches NASA Mars mission and nails booster landing

Race for first private space station heats up as NASA set to retire ISS

Security fears risk overshadowing Paris climate summit		Half of all natural history specimens may have the wrong name		UN to send 300 Senegalese troops to Central African Republic		El Nino worst in over 15 years, severe impact likely: UN		Moderate quake rattles Istanbul
Fossil wasps show little change in Southern California habitats since Ice Age		Computer model developed for predicting the dispersion of vog		Freshwater fish, amphibians supercharge their ability to see infrared light?		Marine invasive species benefiting from rising carbon dioxide levels		Implantable wireless devices can trigger and block pain signals

Hair increases surface area for animals by 100 times

Wheat disease-resistance gene identified, potential to save billions

Large landowners key to slowing deforestation in Brazil

Study unlocks faster way to assess ocean ecosystem health

Research links tundra fires, thawing permafrost

Cold threatens 700,000 children in eastern Ukraine: UNICEF

Mongolian herders reined in by government

10 Cambodians arrested over illegal logging patrol murders

German minister cautions against terror-refugee link

Strong 7.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no major damage

Yemeni PM on cyclone island as part of government 'return'

France tightens borders ahead of climate summit

Flood-sparked landslide kills 16 in China

Madrid sets speed, parking restrictions to fight pollution

Suu Kyi landslide leaves Myanmar ethnic parties behind

A new tool to guide recovery from disasters

A warmer world will be a hazier one

Complex skeletons evolved earlier than realized, fossils suggest

The past shows how abrupt climate shifts affect Earth

Ultra-thin, tunable, broadband microwave absorber may advance radar cloaking

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.