News tagged with growth rate
Wealthier, but not necessarily healthier
One of the most famous and influential mantras of Barack Obama’s chief economic adviser - that wealthier nations are also healthier - has been called into question by a new study.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 07, 2010 |
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Slowest crystal growth ever measured
(PhysOrg.com) -- Deep within a silver and lead mine in Naica, Mexico, scientists discovered what is now known as Cueva de los Cristales, or Cave of Crystals, close to a decade ago. The gypsum crystals found ...
Sep 13, 2011 |
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Population adds to planet's pressure cooker, but few options
The world's surging population is a big driver of environmental woes but the issue is complex and solutions are few, experts at a major conference here say.
Mar 27, 2012 |
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Invading weed threatens devastation to western rangelands
A new field study confirms that an invasive weed called medusahead has growth advantages over most other grass species, suggesting it will continue to spread across much of the West, disrupt native ecosystems ...
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Deep sea corals may be oldest living marine organism
(PhysOrg.com) -- Deep-sea corals from about 400 meters off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands are much older than once believed and some may be the oldest living marine organisms known to man.
Mar 23, 2009 |
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Prostate cancer study's dramatic results
(PhysOrg.com) -- The risk of death for men suffering from locally advanced or high-risk prostate cancer could be dramatically cut, according to a new international study involving Cardiff University.
Jun 30, 2010 |
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Study: States need economic freedom to benefit from natural resources
(PhysOrg.com) -- States with small governments, low taxes and labor market freedom enjoy greater benefits from natural resource development than states with large and intrusive government policies, according to a new study ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Dec 18, 2009 |
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Spring nitrogen fertilizing for optimal wheat production
With longer and warmer days, wheat seeding and fertilizing has begun across the state. Using the right fertilizer source, rate, timing and placement is important for optimal production. Montana State University Extension ...
Apr 24, 2012 |
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