Study ups plant CO2 intake estimates
Plants may be able to limit the impact of our CO2 emissions even more than we previously thought, an innovative new experiment suggests.
Environment
May 21, 2012
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New species of 'spiral poo worms' found in the Atlantic
They could be mistaken for exotic blooms, but the colorful creatures captured in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean actually belong to a family of recently discovered acorn worms.
Plants & Animals
Dec 22, 2011
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Baboon beauties are more likely to get bullied
Being a good-looking female baboon might bag you the most handsome male, but the latest study suggests that beauty has its drawbacks.
Plants & Animals
Aug 4, 2011
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Cat survey reveals impact on birds
Some pet cats are killing a lot of birds around the UK, a new study shows. Most don't do much harm, but millions of marauding felines add up to what could be a serious problem for the nation's wildlife.
Plants & Animals
Jan 11, 2013
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Papyrus charcoal offers new fuel source
Turning local sources of underused biomass like maize cobs or papyrus stems into charcoal briquettes could provide better fuel for people across East Africa, scientists suggest. This new, sustainable energy source could help ...
Environment
Sep 27, 2013
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Exhaust fumes only third of traffic pollution problem
Vehicle exhausts are responsible for only a third of traffic pollution, according to new research.
Environment
Jun 4, 2013
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Nature and nurture help ant societies run smoothly
Picture an ant colony: up to a million ants, all looking identical, harmoniously going about their busy ant lives. But with so many ants around, how on Earth do they know who's friend and who's foe?
Plants & Animals
Apr 22, 2011
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Iron fertilisation would 'significantly' change deep-sea ecosystems
Adding iron to the oceans in an effort to curb growing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere would lead to 'significant changes' in deep-sea ecosystems, the latest study suggests.
Environment
Jun 24, 2011
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Gold in them hills
The revival of Scotland's long-dormant gold-mining industry is underway, after officials gave the go-ahead to start work at a Highland mine.
Earth Sciences
Oct 28, 2011
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Tree of life branches out online (w/ Video)
A new website makes exploring the evolutionary tree of life as easy as using an online mapping service.
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2012
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