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January 12, 2016

Giant icebergs play key role in removing CO2 from the atmosphere
Sheffield, UK (SPX) Jan 12, 2016
Pioneering research from the University of Sheffield's Department of Geography discovered melting water from giant icebergs, which contains iron and other nutrients, supports hitherto unexpectedly high levels of phytoplankton growth. This activity, known as carbon sequestration, contributes to the long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide, therefore helping to slow global warming. During the study, which is the first of its kind on this scale, a team of scientists led by Professor Gran ... read more

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Future Grains When global food prices spiked dramatically in late 2007 and into 2008, the costs of many basic dietary staples doubled or even tripled around the world, sparking protests and riots. Panicked govern ... more		UK Environment Agency boss quits after flood response criticism The head of the British agency that manages flood risks resigned on Monday after coming under fire for not returning from holiday in Barbados during last month's heavy rains in northern England. ... more		Delhi court rejects challenge to car restrictions A Delhi court on Monday rejected a legal challenge to driving restrictions aimed at reducing pollution in the smog-choked Indian capital. ... more
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NOAA's GOES-S, T and U Satellites Are Shaping Up As NOAA's GOES-R satellite goes through mechanical testing in preparation for launch in October 2016, the remaining satellites in the series (GOES-S, T, and U) are also making significant progress. ... more		Backyard chickens harbor many parasites Backyard chickens may not live as good of a life as most people think. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have found backyard chickens are more likely than chickens on commercial ... 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		Bacterial superweapon falters with too many targets In 2006, scientists discovered that some of the world's most common disease-causing bacteria wield a uniquely powerful weapon that can kill targeted cells - both other bacterial cells and membrane-e ... more
				Decision making in action The brain prepares multiple available movements before deciding between them, according to findings from Queen's researchers Jason Gallivan and Randy Flanagan. The research helps explain how the bra ... more		Consumer perception of organic foods complicated The organic food industry has grown from fresh produce and grains to snack foods and condiments - from farmers markets to supercenters. Has this new variety in organic products, and the availability ... more

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Self-cleaning toilet makes splash in Las Vegas The demo high-tech toilets from Japan are unabashedly right in the middle of the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. ... more		Cost of cutting corners: US kids with lead poisoning The children of Flint, Michigan, are paying the price for a cost-cutting measure that poisoned their water supply after state authorities ignored months of health warnings about the foul-smelling water. ... more		Bolivia, Peru sign $500 mn deal for Lake Titicaca clean-up Bolivia and Peru agreed Thursday to provide more than $500 million towards cleaning up Lake Titicaca, whose polluted waters are home some animals nearing extinction, a Bolivian environment official said. ... more		Hong Kong protesters call for release of missing booksellers Thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong Sunday, demanding the release of five missing booksellers who are feared to have been detained by authorities in mainland China. ... more

	Guatemalan ex-dictator set for genocide retrial A Guatemala court will begin a special closed-door retrial Monday of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity committed during his 1982-1983 rule. ... more		Firefighters contain deadly Australian bushfire Cooler temperatures and easing winds Monday helped firefighters contain a bushfire that killed two people and razed 143 properties, with clean-up efforts getting underway. ... more

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