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The nuclear, biological and climate threat - 2011 reviewed
In this special issue of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, published by SAGE, experts reflect on 2011 and highlight what to look out for in 2012 in the areas of nuclear energy, nuclear weapons, biosecurity, and climat ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jan 06, 2012 |
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A convincing mimic: Scientists report octopus imitating flounder in the Atlantic (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- On the open sand plains of the Caribbean seafloor, where soft-bodied animals are routinely exposed to predators, camouflage can be key to survival. Perhaps no group of animals is quite as ...
Mar 03, 2010 |
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New purple crab species found in Philippines
Four new species of freshwater crab, bright purple in colour, have been discovered in the biologically diverse but ecologically-threatened Philippines, the man who found them said Saturday.
Apr 22, 2012 |
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Use of imidacloprid - common pesticide - linked to bee colony collapse
The likely culprit in sharp worldwide declines in honeybee colonies since 2006 is imidacloprid, one of the most widely used pesticides, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH).
Apr 05, 2012 |
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'Doomsday' ticks closer on nuclear, climate fears
Global uncertainty on how to deal with the threats of nuclear weapons and climate change have forced the "Doomsday clock" one minute closer to midnight, leading international scientists said Tuesday.
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Using a mathematical model to evaluate microsatellite genotyping from low-quality DNA
Noninvasive sampling has been used in studies of endangered animals. It has the advantage of obtaining samples without affecting the target animals. However, the quality of DNA obtained by such methods is ...
Sep 02, 2011 |
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Regenerative powers in the animal kingdom explored
Why can one animal re-grow tissues and recover function after injury, while another animal (such as a human being) cannot? This is a central question of regenerative biology, a field that has captured the ...
Aug 18, 2011 |
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Are humans extinction-proof?
Does climate change seriously threaten to wipe out the human species if left unchecked? Examining our evolutionary past suggests it might once have been the perfect catalyst for our extinction. But now?
Jun 09, 2011 |
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Study finds remarkable diversity of lichen species in Florida state park
If you seek America's most diverse, densely packed human population, head for New York's Manhattan, but if it's lichens you fancy instead of people, then Southwestern Florida is your best bet.
Mar 24, 2011 |
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Regrets? Study examines how people can cope
Although Edith Piaf defiantly sang, "Non, je ne regrette rien," most people will have their share of regrets over their lifetime. Indeed, anyone who seeks to overcome disappointments should compare themselves to others who ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 01, 2011 |
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Researchers use cell 'profiling' to detect abnormalities -- including cancer
An Ohio State University mathematician and his colleagues are finding ways to tell the difference between healthy cells and abnormal cells, such as cancer cells, based on the way the cells look and move.
Jan 25, 2011 |
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Heavy metals and pesticides threaten a Huelva wetland
The Estero de Domingo Rubio wetland, located near the Marismas del Odiel Natural Area in the Huelva estuary, is regionally, nationally and internationally protected thanks to its ecological value. However, ...
Jan 14, 2011 |
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