(Phys.org) —Changing cattle fields to forests is a cheap way of tackling climate change and saving species threatened with extinction, a new study has found.
Environment
Apr 28, 2014
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Stanford scientists have identified significant changes in the patterns of extreme wet and dry events that are increasing the risk of drought and flood in central India, one of the most densely populated regions on Earth.
Environment
Apr 28, 2014
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A surprising recent rise in atmospheric methane likely stems from wetland emissions, suggesting that much more of the potent greenhouse gas will be pumped into the atmosphere as northern wetlands continue to thaw and tropical ...
Environment
Apr 28, 2014
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When it comes to original programming, Microsoft is going to throw it at the Xbox and see what sticks.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 28, 2014
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The Australian Government's mission to upgrade the defence force fleet of ageing aircraft with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has been controversial since it began more than a decade ago.
Other
Apr 28, 2014
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The maverick founder of Russia's top social network said Monday that he would not return to the country until a series of sweeping reforms is enacted.
Internet
Apr 28, 2014
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(Phys.org) —It's been a great week for applied science with researchers coming up with all sorts of ways to enrich the human experience. One example is Nissan's first "self cleaning" car prototype. Imagine never having ...
Scientists launched a radar-assisted hunt in a Madrid convent on Monday for the remains of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote".
Archaeology
Apr 28, 2014
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To Drill or not to Drill? That's the momentous question posed by the international team of scientists and engineers who commanded NASA's SUV sized Curiosity rover to reach out with her high tech robotic arm this weekend (Apr ...
Space Exploration
Apr 28, 2014
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Siemens is bringing electricity to the surface from the world's deepest arch-dam turbines. The dam of the Jinping-1 Hydropower Station in China's Sichuan province is 305 meters tall; the turbines are located 230 meters deep. ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 28, 2014
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