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New historic finds help paint picture of lime workers' lives

(PhysOrg.com) -- The hairpin may have held a woman's hair back long ago, but now it holds a wealth of information.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jul 10, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Fishermen blast premier dive sites off Indonesia

(AP) -- Coral gardens that were among Asia's most spectacular, teeming with colorful sea life just a few months ago, have been transformed into desolate gray moonscapes by fishermen who use explosives or ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 4

Researchers find simple and cheap way to mass-produce graphene nanosheets

Mixing a little dry ice and a simple industrial process cheaply mass-produces high-quality graphene nanosheets, researchers in South Korea and Case Western Reserve University report.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (33) | comments 22 | with audio podcast

James Cameron, others to explore the real abyss

(AP) -- Earth's lost frontier is about to be explored firsthand after more than half a century. It's a mission to the deepest part of the ocean, so deep that the pressure is the equivalent of three SUVs sitting ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

X-rays reveal why sea urchins are no easy prey

(PhysOrg.com) -- The spine of a sea urchin is 99.9% chalk, a very common material forming tiny crystals that are very hard but easy to break apart. Scientists have now discovered how these marine animals use ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover 'green' pesticide effective against citrus pests

University of Florida researchers have discovered a key amino acid essential for human nutrition is also an effective insecticide against caterpillars that threaten the citrus industry.

Biology / Ecology

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

Forage know-how gives Wisconsin farmers an edge in growing biomass

Wisconsin farmers have been growing biomass for generations, says Kevin Shinners. They just have a different name for it.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fight droughty dullness with cool-season euphorbias

Find the lack of fall colors this year depressing because of the drought? Texas Superstars newest selections, cool-season euphorbias, can brighten up landscapes throughout the winter, said a Texas AgriLife ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Team discovers ancient road at Maya village buried by volcanic ash 1,400 years ago

A University of Colorado Boulder-led team excavating a Maya village in El Salvador buried by a volcanic eruption 1,400 years ago has unexpectedly hit an ancient white road that appears to lead to and from ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers uncover secrets of 'miracle fruit'

(PhysOrg.com) -- Though not very well known in the United States, at least until the past few years, the miracle fruit is a cranberry like fruit that has the unique property of being able to make acidic or ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (25) | comments 19 | with audio podcast report

Behind Apple's products is longtime designer Ive

Steve Jobs has been Apple's most recognizable personality, but much of its cachet comes from its clean, inviting designs. For that, Apple can credit its head designer, Jonathan Ive.

Technology / Business

created Aug 26, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 3


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