New bird discovered after its extinction
After almost 120 years in the Natural History Museum collections, a new Colombian bird has been discovered, and proclaimed extinct.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2009
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New form of destructive terrorist material unlikely, chemists report (w/Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Concerns that terrorists could produce a new and particularly dangerous form of the explosive responsible for airport security screening of passengers’ shoes and restrictions on liquids in carryon baggage ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 26, 2009
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Study assesses impact of fish stocking on aquatic insects
The impact fish stocking has on aquatic insects in mountain lakes can be rapidly reversed by removing non-native trout, according to a study completed by U.S. Forest Service and University of California, Davis, scientists.
Environment
Mar 26, 2009
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Evolutionary origin of bacterial chromosomes revealed
Researchers have unveiled the evolutionary origin of the different chromosomal architectures found in three species of Agrobacterium. A comprehensive comparison of the Agrobacterium sequence information with the genome sequences ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 26, 2009
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Nanoparticles in cosmetics/personal care products may have adverse environmental effects
Using aquatic microbes as their "canary-in-a-cage," scientists from Ohio today reported that nanoparticles now being added to cosmetics, sunscreens, and hundreds of other personal care products may be harmful to the environment.
Bio & Medicine
Mar 26, 2009
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A bold claim: The Web has 99 things you need to see
The Internet is more than just a moving target. It's a hall of mirrors with no outer walls, a hot-air balloon that never stops expanding.
Internet
Mar 26, 2009
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Huge public lands bill gets final congressional approval
The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave long-awaited final approval to a massive public lands package designed to protect wilderness, restore rivers and expand national parks.
Environment
Mar 26, 2009
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Avoid Inviting Termites to 'Dinner' at Your House
It is the nightmare of many a homeowner: Termites merrily eating away at the family castle.
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2009
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Untangling the genetic web
They are large, hairy and some are big enough to devour lizards, mice and birds. Despite their fearsome reputation spiders such as tarantulas — and even the tiny money spider — are now helping researchers at The University ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 26, 2009
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Does prebiotic material exist in space?
Spanish and French astrophysicists have identified a band in the infrared range that serves to track the presence of organic material rich in oxygen and nitrogen in the interstellar dust grains. Should any telescope detect ...
Astronomy
Mar 26, 2009
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