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Controlling cucumber beetles organically

As the popularity of organic produce increases with consumers, growers need more options to manage pests naturally.

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UT releases groundbreaking study on state of economy in Appalachia

A strong community is not unlike a computer. It needs good hardware—transportation, housing and infrastructure—and software—education, health care, and workforce development.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

SpaceX poised for high-stakes space station launch

SpaceX on Saturday aims to become the first private company to send its own cargo ship to the International Space Station, a feat that only a handful of world governments have pulled off.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 5

US to review online marketing of beer, liquor and wine

Twitter didn't exist the last time the Federal Trade Commission examined alcohol advertising, back in the last decade.

Technology / Internet

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States face challenges to improve writing standards

Far too many K-12 students have inadequate writing skills, and the current efforts to improve instruction in the United States may be more challenging than anticipated, research from Michigan State University shows.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Stoneflies mapped across Ohio, with implications for water quality and nature conservation

Stoneflies, or Plecoptera, are insects that live in water during immature stages, but are terrestrial as adults. They are among the best bioindicators of river water quality and general landscape disturba ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New research highlights: 'Conservation and Management of Eastern Big-Eared Bats'

A new publication from the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station (SRS), 'Conservation and Management of Eastern Big-Eared Bats,' brings together the latest knowledge about eastern big-eared bats. Edited ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists detect seismic signals from tornado

An Indiana University geophysical experiment detected unusual seismic signals associated with tornadoes that struck regions across the Midwest last week -- information that may have value for meteorologists studying the atmospheric ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

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Apple says it has created half a million US jobs

Apple, which relies on Asian contractors to manufacture its iPhones and iPads, said in a report released Friday that it has directly or indirectly created 514,000 jobs in the United States though its gadget ecosystem.

Technology / Business

created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

MSU satellite surpasses goal; NASA taps MSU to queue up for another launch

The Montana State University satellite that rode into space on a NASA rocket has now gathered information longer than the historic U.S. satellite it was built to honor, says the director of MSU's Space Science ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

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Chemists study mutated plants that may be better for biofuels

Genetic mutations to cellulose in plants could improve the conversion of cellulosic biomass into biofuels, according to a research team that included two Iowa State University chemists.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

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