(PhysOrg.com) -- New research shows that the offspring of promiscuous female frogs have a higher rate of survival than those who remain monogamous, according to Macquarie University biologist, Associate Professor Martin Whiting.
Plants & Animals
Feb 17, 2011
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Marine scientists are trialling the first near-shore water temperature forecasts to assist Australia’s aquaculture farm managers contending with rising ocean temperatures.
Environment
Feb 17, 2011
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A glimmer of hope, but much cause for concern. Those are the reactions from teams of scientists from around the world that have returned from an unprecedented search for 100 species of “lost” amphibians – frogs, ...
Ecology
Feb 17, 2011
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In January 1942, a month after the United States entered World War II, Japan launched a new series of attacks in the Pacific, while German submarines started a new wave of strikes in the Atlantic. Against this grim backdrop, ...
Other
Feb 17, 2011
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Ensuring the sustainability of the products we use is a fundamental challenge for society, and is becoming ever more important for consumers and companies. A researcher from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) ...
Other
Feb 17, 2011
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Materials scientists and engineers from six UK universities are joining forces to forecast the life expectancy of nuclear power reactors.
Engineering
Feb 17, 2011
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Nokia's decision to join forces with Microsoft marks a major shift in the global smartphone war but the big question is whether the Finnish company opted for the right partner.
Business
Feb 17, 2011
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A unique strategy developed by researchers at Cardiff University is opening up new possibilities for improving medical imaging.
Biochemistry
Feb 17, 2011
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In the U.S., even zoo gorillas need to switch to a heart-healthy diet.
Plants & Animals
Feb 17, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The galaxy NGC 2841 - shown here in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image, taken with the space observatory’s newest instrument, the Wide Field Camera 3 - currently has a relatively low star formation ...
Astronomy
Feb 17, 2011
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