Noise pollution in the oceans has been shown to cause physical and behavioral changes in marine life, especially in dolphins and whales, which rely on sound for daily activities. However, low frequency sound produced by large ...
Ecology
Apr 11, 2011
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A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency draft assessment of the potential health effects associated with formaldehyde exposure needs substantial revision, says a new report from the National Research Council, which recommends ...
Environment
Apr 11, 2011
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Unlike the situation in other caves, damage caused by tourists at the Águila cave in Ávila, Spain is "imperceptible", despite it receiving tens of thousands of visitors each year. This is the main conclusion of ...
Environment
Apr 11, 2011
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Chicago real estate brokerage firm Dream Town Realty launches Friday a week-long deal on Groupon, hoping to tap the popular social buying model to attract clients.
Business
Apr 11, 2011
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After decades of sputtering starts and stalled hopes, the electric vehicle is poised to enter the mainstream.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 11, 2011
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Dutch researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a replacement for indium tin oxide (ITO), an important material used in displays for all kinds of everyday products such as TVs, telephones and laptops, ...
Nanomaterials
Apr 11, 2011
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Yuri Gagarin's first space flight was plagued with technical problems and his ship would never have left the ground if it had been subject to today's safety standards, a top rocket scientist said Friday.
Space Exploration
Apr 11, 2011
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The turmoil in oil-producing nations is triggering turmoil at home, as rising oil prices force Americans to pay more at the pump. Meanwhile, there's a growing industry that's promising jobs and access to cheaper energy resources ...
Environment
Apr 11, 2011
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Farming is moving indoors, where the sun never shines, where rainfall is irrelevant and where the climate is always right.
Other
Apr 11, 2011
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(AP) -- Level 3 Communications Inc. said Monday it will acquire another top long-distance Internet carrier, Global Crossing Ltd., in an all-stock transaction valued at about $2 billion.
Business
Apr 11, 2011
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