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  Providence RI (SPX) Jan 27, 2017 Earth is currently in what climatologists call an interglacial period, a warm pulse between long, cold ice ages when glaciers dominate our planet's higher latitudes. For the past million years, these glacial-interglacial cycles have repeated roughly on a 100,000-year cycle. Now a team of Brown University researchers has a new explanation for that timing and why the cycle was different before a million years ago. Using a set of computer simulations, the researchers show that two periodic variations ... read more |
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The secret of the supervolcanoResearchers have now found an explanation for what triggered the largest volcanic eruption witnessed by mankind. The volcano's secret was revealed by geochemical clues hidden inside volcanic quartz ... more  
Exceptionally preserved Jurassic sea life found in new fossil siteA trove of exceptionally preserved Jurassic marine fossils discovered in Canada, rare for recording soft-bodied species that normally don't fossilize, is expanding scientists' view of the rich marin ... more 
Ancient, scary and alien-looking specimen forms a rarity in the insect world - a new orderResearchers at Oregon State University have discovered a 100-million-year-old insect preserved in amber with a triangular head, almost-alien and "E.T.-like" appearance and features so unusual that i ... more  
Software as good as doctors at diagnosing skin cancerImage-scanning software developed at Stanford University can distinguish deadly skin cancers from benign ones as accurately as top dermatologists, according to a study published Wednesday. ... more |
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New technique quickly predicts salt marsh vulnerabilityScientists working on a rapid assessment technique for determining which US coastal salt marshes are most imperiled by erosion were surprised to find that all eight of the Atlantic and Pacific Coast ... more 
Researcher proposes novel mechanism to stop tsunamis in their tracksDevastating tsunamis could be halted before hitting the Earth's shoreline by firing deep-ocean sound waves at the oncoming mass of water, new research has proposed. Dr Usama Kadri, from Cardif ... more  
Synthetic chemicals: Ignored agents of global changeDespite a steady rise in the manufacture and release of synthetic chemicals, research on the ecological effects of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals is severely lacking. This bli ... more  
Risk of tree species disappearing in central Africa 'a major concern,' say researchersHuman disturbance may often be criticised for harming the environment, but new research suggests a persistent lack of human attention in the central African forest could actually cause some tree spe ... more 
Antarctic bottom waters freshening at unexpected rateIn the cold depths along the sea floor, Antarctic Bottom Waters are part of a global circulatory system, supplying oxygen-, carbon- and nutrient-rich waters to the world's oceans. Over the last deca ... more |
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Anguish and miracles: avalanche dramas captivate ItalyIn the anxious days since an avalanche engulfed the Hotel Rigopiano in Italy on January 18, wrenching scenes and heart-stirring strokes of luck have riveted the country. ... more 
Haitians face deportation as 2010 quake reprieve expiresBernedy Prosper is afraid his 23-year-old son Harold will die if he is deported from the United States back to Haiti. ... more |
   In the anxious days since an avalanche engulfed the Hotel Rigopiano in Italy on January 18, wrenching scenes and heart-stirring strokes of luck have riveted the country.
The death toll hit 25 on Wednesday, with four people still missing.
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Central Italy was the scene of chaos after the region was struck by record snowfall and four magnitude five earthquakes in the ... moreItaly avalanche toll at 15 as helicopter crash adds to pain Haitians face deportation as 2010 quake reprieve expires Archaeologists shed new light on collapse of Mayan civilization |
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NanoSpace AB - a subsidiary of GS Sweden AB - has received an order of Xenon flow control components from The Scientific and Technological Research Counsil of Turkey - Space Technologies Research Institute ("TUBITAK UZAY") in Ankara.
The ordered Xenon flow control components will be used onboard the geosynchronous telecommunication satellite TURKSAT 6A that is scheduled for launch in 2020. ... more First European-built all-electric satellite EUTELSAT 172B getting ready to fly NSC to deliver virtual training gear to British army Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes reality |
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If you've visited North Carolina's Outer Banks or other barrier islands, you've likely experienced their split personalities - places where high waves can pound the sandy ocean shore while herons stalk placid saltmarsh waters just a short distance landward.
New research by a team from William and Mary and its Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that these seemingly disparate ecosyst ... more Super El Nino and the 2015 extreme summer drought over North China Researchers discover greenhouse bypass for nitrogen Oceanographic analysis offers potential crash site of MH370 |
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Earth is currently in what climatologists call an interglacial period, a warm pulse between long, cold ice ages when glaciers dominate our planet's higher latitudes. For the past million years, these glacial-interglacial cycles have repeated roughly on a 100,000-year cycle. Now a team of Brown University researchers has a new explanation for that timing and why the cycle was different before a m ... more Antarctic bottom waters freshening at unexpected rate Arctic melt ponds form when meltwater clogs ice pores Sea-surface temps during last interglacial period like modern temps |
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There are about 400,000 species of plants in the world. Humans use approximately 10-15% of them to cover our basic needs, such as food, medicine and shelter, as well as other needs, such as recreation, art, and craft. But why and how have humans selected only a small fraction of all plants to utilize?
A new study published in Nature Plants sheds new light on these questions by investigatin ... more Intense industrial fishing Wheat virus crosses over, harms native grasses Harvests in the US to suffer from climate change |
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New research suggests acoustic-gravity waves, or AGWs, could be used as a defense against deadly tsunamis.
Acoustic-gravity waves are sound waves that can travel for several miles beneath the surface of the ocean. Tsunamis are massive waves produced by earthquakes, landslides or other major geological phenomena.
Scientists at Cardiff University theorized the power of acoustic-gra ... more Researcher proposes novel mechanism to stop tsunamis in their tracks The secret of the supervolcano 7.9 quake shakes PNG, tsunami alert rescinded |
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  A pro-government militia in Mali said that it had lost 14 fighters in an attack blamed on former rebels Saturday, three days after a suicide car bomber left more than 70 dead.
Some 77 people were killed and 120 wounded in the suicide blast Wednesday which targeted a camp in northern Gao housing former rebels and pro-government militia - who are signatories to a 2015 peace accord struck with ... more The 5 previous West African military interventionsNew Gambia president demands army loyaltyGambia army chief says troops will not fight intervention |
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In a recent study, psychologists found girls as young as six failed to associate "brilliance" with their own gender. Female study participants also steered clear of activities believed to necessitate brilliance.
"Even though the stereotype equating brilliance with men doesn't match reality, it might nonetheless take a toll on girls' aspirations and on their eventual careers," Andrei Cim ... more Scientists find link between brain shape and personality Humans, not climate change, wiped out Australian megafauna Study: Pueblo architects understand advanced geometry |
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As scientists work to predict how climate change may affect hurricanes, droughts, floods, blizzards and other severe weather, there's one area that's been overlooked: mild weather. But no more.
NOAA and Princeton University scientists have produced the first global analysis of how climate change may affect the frequency and location of mild weather - days that are perfect for an outdoor we ... more Researchers report new understanding of global warming New England's 1816 'Mackerel Year' and climate change today Green Sahara's ancient rainfall regime revealed |
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When Michelle Stokes and Stacie Bender look out across the snow-capped mountains of Utah and Colorado, they see more than just a majestic landscape. They see millions of gallons of water that will eventually flow into the Colorado River. The water stored as snowpack there will make its way to some 33 million people across seven western states, irrigating acres of lettuce, fruits and nuts in Cali ... more NOAA's GOES-16 Satellite Sends First Images to Earth How satellite data changed chimpanzee conservation efforts Doubt over Everest's true height spurs fresh expedition |
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Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a 100-million-year-old insect preserved in amber with a triangular head, almost-alien and "E.T.-like" appearance and features so unusual that it has been placed in its own scientific "order" - an incredibly rare event.
There are about 1 million described species of insects, and millions more still to be discovered, but every species of ... more Exceptionally preserved Jurassic sea life found in new fossil site 80-million-year-old dinosaur collagen confirmed Giant wolf-size otters once roamed China |
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Iraq signed a billion-dollar deal Thursday with US firm General Electric for the construction of two power plants aimed at easing the country's long-running electricity woes, the premier's office said.
Under the deal, the power plants, each with a capacity of 750 megawatts, will be built in the provinces of Dhi Qar and Muthannah at a total cost of $1.05 billion, a statement from Haider al-Ab ... more China energy firm expands in crisis-hit Brazil Europe to take up climate investment mantle Australian energy group backs Li Ka-shing takeover |
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The world population is growing, as is energy demand, and we have long been able to see the consequences of climate change caused by the world's consumption of fossil resources. The IEA reports that global demand for energy was around 18 terawatts (TW) in 2013. This corresponds to 18,000,000 megawatts. Demand is expected to rise to around 25 TW in 2040. This means that our carbon emissions will ... more Harnessing the energy of fireworks for fuel UNIST researchers get green light to commercialize metal-air batteries Samsung blames Galaxy Note 7 fires on faulty batteriesW/LLL |
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Life's genetic code has only ever contained four natural bases. These bases pair up to form two "base pairs" - the rungs of the DNA ladder - and they have simply been rearranged to create bacteria and butterflies, penguins and people. Four bases make up all life as we know it.
Until now. Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have announced the development of the first stable ... more In African 'fairy circles,' a template for nature's many patterns Moving up the food chain can beat being on top Interpol opens new front in war against wildlife crimes |
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  US president Donald Trump will strut through the Year of the Rooster, thriving as Hong Kong geomancers predict 2017 will be marked by the arguments and aggression that are characteristic of the animal.
With Trump at the top of the pecking order, the volatile traits of the rooster - combined with the year's signature element of fire - mean rocky times ahead, particularly in the western wor ... more Hong Kong leadership favourite testifies in corruption trial 2016 baby bump after China relaxes one-child ruleHong Kong's 'Mr Pringles' announces leadership bid |
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Global forest ecosystems, widely considered to act as the lungs of the planet, 'held their breath' during the most recent occurrence of a warming hiatus, new research has shown. The international study examined the full extent to which these vital ecosystems performed as a carbon sink from 1998-2012 - the most recent recorded period of global warming slowdown.
The researchers, including Pr ... more Risk of tree species disappearing in central Africa 'a major concern,' say researchers Trees supplement income for rural farmers in Africa How much drought can a forest take? |
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