News tagged with growth spurt

Google launches Chrome browser for Android smartphones

With more and more people connecting to the Internet through a phone or a tablet instead of a PC, Google Inc. is bringing its fast-growing browser, Chrome, to the newest Android-powered mobile devices.

Technology / Software

Feb 09, 2012 | 5 / 5 (5) | 0

Future forests may soak up more carbon dioxide than previously believed

North American forests appear to have a greater capacity to soak up heat-trapping carbon dioxide gas than researchers had previously anticipated.

Space & Earth / Environment

Oct 13, 2011 | 4.5 / 5 (12) | 7 |

Ancient high-altitude trees grow faster as temperatures rise

PIC=32536:left]Increasing temperatures at high altitudes are fueling the post-1950 growth spurt seen in bristlecone pines, the world's oldest trees, according to new research.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Nov 16, 2009 | 4 / 5 (12) | 0