News tagged with internal fertilisation
Fossilised pregnant fish was one of the first animals to have sex
(PhysOrg.com) -- A pregnant fossil fish at the Natural History Museum in London has shed light on the possible origin of sex, according to a study published in Nature today by an international team includ ...
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Feb 25, 2009 |
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Language diversity will make London a true global player
Understanding linguistic diversity among London's schoolchildren is key for the city's future as a 'global player', research shows. A study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) mapped the distribution ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 10, 2012 |
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Crop root study to boost Australian grain production
Researchers at The University of Western Australia say that "next frontier" of agricultural science is understanding the root system and function of crop plants to significantly increase Australian grain production, ...
May 09, 2012 |
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Could the Mekong's water destabilise Asia?
(Phys.org) -- South-East Asian nations surrounding the Lower Mekong Basin should put construction of hydro-electric dams on the Mekong River on hold if they want to avoid a human security disaster more reminiscent ...
Apr 26, 2012 |
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CODITA: measuring the cosmic dust swept up by the Earth
Although we think of space as being empty, there is more out there than meets the eye – dust, for example, is everywhere. If all the material between the Sun and Jupiter were compressed together it would ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 30, 2012 |
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From food waste to bus fuel and biofertilizer
Banana peel, coffee grounds and other food waste will be transformed into green fuel for Oslo’s city buses starting next year. The Norwegian capital’s new biogas plant will also supply nutrient-rich ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 19, 2012 |
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Plants ‘mop up’ more carbon than expected under lab conditions
(PhysOrg.com) -- The ability of plants to absorb carbon dioxide emissions from human activity appears to be surprisingly robust as the climate warms, according to groundbreaking research.
Mar 14, 2012 |
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Small is good in quest to resolve water crisis
Can Peepoo stop the flying toilet? A small Swedish company believes so. At the World Water Forum in Marseille, it is promoting a cheap, smart fix for the world's billion slumdwellers.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 13, 2012 |
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Time for a rethink on climate change, say top environmental economists
Governments have done so little to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they should consider investing into the Rand D of large scale geo-engineering projects and their governance, according to 26 of the world’s leading ...
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Sea cucumbers could be key to preserving coral reefs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Tropical sea cucumbers could play a key role in saving coral reefs from the devastating effects of climate change, say scientists at One Tree Island, the University of Sydney's research station ...
Jan 31, 2012 |
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Report calls for energy-smart food
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Massey University energy expert says the global agriculture industry, including that of New Zealand, must reduce its dependence on fossil fuels to secure food supply in the future.
Dec 12, 2011 |
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