Climate change is expected to disrupt ecosystems by changing the life cycles of insects and other organisms in unpredictable ways - and scientists are getting a preview of these changes in cities. Research from North Carolina ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 18, 2014
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New research on a number of Canadian lakes show that historical acid deposits as a result of industry have greatly reduced calcium levels in the water - dramatically impacting populations of calcium-rich plankton such as ...
Ecology
Nov 18, 2014
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Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) are a step closer to enhancing the generation of clean energy from bacteria.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 18, 2014
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Environmental pressure group Greenpeace accused pipeline firm TransCanada of "dirty tricks" Tuesday, publishing leaked documents it said showed it plans to smear opponents of one of its projects.
Environment
Nov 18, 2014
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Facebook on Tuesday launched FB Techwire, billed as a showplace for technology talk shared by influential sources.
Internet
Nov 18, 2014
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The federal government is demanding that the auto industry recall millions of additional cars equipped with faulty air bags that can injure—and even kill—a driver.
Other
Nov 18, 2014
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"Protein misfolding" diseases such as cystic fibrosis and Alzheimer's may be seriously exacerbated by the body's own response against that misfolding, according to a new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 18, 2014
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Baby, it's cold outside, no matter what part of the United States you're in.
Environment
Nov 18, 2014
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As the installation of photovoltaic solar cells continues to accelerate, scientists are looking for inexpensive materials beyond the traditional silicon that can efficiently convert sunlight into electricity.
Materials Science
Nov 18, 2014
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New York's Times Square was illuminated by the world's highest resolution video display screen of its size as the monitor—nearly as big as a football field—was switched on Tuesday evening.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 18, 2014
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