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Wild birds respond differently to the first long days of a year

The lengthening of days in late winter is an important signal that stimulates the reproductive activity of many animals. Animals living in the milder climatic conditions of southern Europe usually begin breeding ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One day, many cameras: film shot worldwide debuts

"One Day on Earth" -- touted as the first film with footage from every country taken on the same day -- was to be screened for the first time Sunday around the world, including at the UN.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Light bulb with 20-year life unveiled in US on Earth Day

A prize-winning, super energy saving LED bulb from Dutch electronics giant Philips, said to last over 20 years, went on sale online and in stores Sunday to coincide with Earth Day.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 22, 2012 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (26) | comments 44

Rebates to cut price of $60 LED bulb

(AP) -- How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? Shoppers will be asking themselves that very question at Home Depot and other outlets starting Sunday - Earth Day - when the bulb ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 33

Day labor halls can be a nightmare of rules for workers: study

Day labor halls are privately run temp agencies that provide a form of daily employment where potential workers show up at pre-dawn hours in the hope of landing a day’s work.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dating sites become mainstream and focus on more niche markets

Online dating has brought romance to millions of men and women. And now, a new website for Jewish singles, Jewcier.com, operated by Miami Beach-based Avalanche, is geared to help even more people find love through the Internet.

Technology / Business

created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Moonlighting enzyme works double shift 24/7

A team of researchers led by Michigan State University has discovered an overachieving plant enzyme that works both the day and night shifts.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Belgium to switch off nuclear, operator sees blackout ahead

As Belgium becomes the latest European nation to agree to switch off nuclear power, operator Electrabel warned Monday of high costs, environmental fallout and increased dependency on foreign suppliers.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 62

Differences in jet lag severity could be rooted in how circadian clock sets itself

It's no secret that long-distance, west-to-east air travel – Seattle to Paris, for example – can raise havoc with a person's sleep and waking patterns, and that the effects are substantially less pronounced when ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Solar-powered air-conditioning system for vehicles

Great news for drivers! They can now continue to keep the air-conditioning system on during the hot sunny days even when they stop the vehicle and switch off the engine. In collaboration with Green Power Industrial ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 10

MESSENGER results after six months in orbit

(PhysOrg.com) -- MESSENGER scientists will highlight the latest results on Mercury from MESSENGER observations obtained during the first six months (the first Mercury solar day) in orbit. These findings will ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Math wars: Debate sparks anti-pi day

(PhysOrg.com) -- A controversial debate in the math world has led to celebrations today by opponents of the mathematical constant pi.

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jun 29, 2011 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (14) | comments 9

Unique gene combinations control tropical maize response to day lengths

Tropical maize proves to be a valuable genetic resource, containing genetics not found in USA Corn Belt maize. Most tropical maize varieties respond to the long summer day lengths that occur in U.S. growing regions by flowering ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Could the Internet spell the end of snow days?

(AP) -- Could the Internet mean the end of snow days? Some schools think so, and they are experimenting with ways for students to do lessons online during bad weather, potentially allowing classes to go on ...

Technology / Internet

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Earth Day? In Texas, it's for the birds

Team Sapsucker sped away in a minivan moments after midnight on Earth Day, ears perked and binoculars in hand, in a race to identify a US record number of bird species in a 24-hour period.

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0