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May 25, 2016

Evolution Influenced By Temporary Microbes
Moffett Field CA (SPX) May 25, 2016
Life on Earth often depends on symbiotic relationships between microbes and other forms of life. A new theory suggests that researchers should consider how symbiotic microbes can influence the evolution of life on Earth, and possibly beyond. Research exploring this new theory could one day lead to microbes that can help astronauts adapt to zero gravity and other environments, scientists added. Recent findings suggest that the average human gut is home to roughly as many bacteria as there are cells ... read more

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In changing oceans, cephalopods are booming Humans have changed the world's oceans in ways that have been devastating to many marine species. But, according to new evidence, it appears that the change has so far been good for cephalopods, the ... more		Sun glitter reveals coastal waves Sentinel-2A is demonstrating how it can be used to help forecast ocean waves around our coasts: sunlight reflected from the water surface reveals complex waves as they encounter the coastline and se ... more		Bacteria in branches naturally fertilize trees The bacteria in and on our bodies have been shown to be vital for human health, influencing nutrition, obesity and protection from diseases. But science has only recently delved into the importance ... more
				Strange sea-dwelling reptile fossil hints at rapid evolution after mass extinction Two hundred and fifty million years ago, life on earth was in a tail-spin - climate change, volcanic eruptions, and rising sea levels contributed to a mass extinction that makes the death of the din ... more		Researchers find that Earth may be home to 1 trillion species Earth could contain nearly 1 trillion species, with only one-thousandth of 1 percent now identified, according to the results of a new study. The estimate, based on universal scaling laws applied to ... more

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Crucial interaction between fire and mankind explored A pioneering team of international researchers have devised a 'manifesto for fire science' to explore the pivotal relationship that exists between mankind and fire, on a global stage. The team, brou ... more		Did human-like intelligence evolve to care for helpless babies A new study from the University of Rochester suggests that human intelligence might have evolved in response to the demands of caring for infants. Steven Piantadosi and Celeste Kidd, assistant ... more		Collaborative Agreement to Advance Solar Arrays for Satellite Power Systems Diraq progresses to new stage in DARPA drive for practical quantum computers FSU physicists discover new state of matter in electrons, platform to study quantum phenomena		Russia's Maiden Nuclear Icebreaker to Be Floated Out in Mid-2016 Russia's maiden Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreaker dubbed "Arktika" will be floated out at the Baltic Shipyard in the summer of 2016 ahead of its late 2017 planned launch, the nuclear icebreak ... more
				Chemists settle longstanding debate on how methane is made biologically Like the poet, microbes that make methane are taking chemists on a road less traveled: Of two competing ideas for how microbes make the main component of natural gas, the winning chemical reaction i ... more		Bayer-Monsanto tie-up fuels anti-GM debate in Germany A proposed tie-up between Bayer and Monsanto may still face numerous hurdles but it has already inflamed opinion in Germany where most people oppose genetically modified foods. ... more

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Ancient Chinese pottery reveals 5,000-yr-old beer brew Residue on pottery from an archeological site has revealed the earliest evidence of beer brewing in China left from a 5,000-year-old recipe, researchers said Monday. ... more		In first, Russia, China emergency medical teams get global certificate Three Russian and Chinese emergency medical teams have become the first certified by the World Health Organization to respond to disasters and disease outbreaks globally, the UN health agency said Tuesday. ... more		Arrival of US aircraft carrier fuels Venezuelan fears of attack Russia offers US nuclear talks in bid to ease tensions US-China tensions weigh on Lisbon's Web Summit		Great apes communicate cooperatively, like humans Campaign season may cloud the cooperative nature of human language, but conversation does require cooperation, and new research shows humans' closest relatives, the great apes, employ cooperative communication. ... more
Poland starts logging primeval forest despite activist pleas Poland on Tuesday began logging in the ancient Bialowieza forest, which includes some of Europe's last primeval woodland, despite fierce protests from environmental groups battling to save the World Heritage site. ... more		12 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide, many feared missing A landslide in Myanmar's northern jade mining region has killed at least 12 people and many more are missing, officials said Tuesday, the latest deadly accident to hit the shadowy but lucrative industry. ... more		Sri Lanka rain death toll hits 101 as waters recede Floods subsided across Sri Lanka Tuesday revealing the full extent of damage from last week's deluge that also triggered landslides, officials said, as the death toll crossed 100. ... more		Cambodia's royal oxen predict 'bountiful' harvest despite severe drought Cambodia may be suffering the worst drought for half a century but a ritual involving royal oxen on Tuesday nevertheless predicted a bountiful harvest this year. ... more

	Drugs and dung a bad mix for climate: study Scientists have discovered a potential threat to Earth's climate lurking in a dark and smelly place: the dung of cattle treated with antibiotics, a study said Wednesday. ... more		New confidence in China wine market at Hong Kong's Vinexpo A slowing economy and a corruption crackdown had led to concerns that China's wine boom had gone bust, but there was renewed optimism at a Hong Kong wine fair Tuesday as the mainland develops more affordable drinking habits. ... more

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Beijing warns new Taiwan leader on independence

Villages in ashes after deadly Indonesia volcano eruption

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