Life thrives in the fast lane: Cars could have a greater impact on kerb dwelling plant life than previously thought
S.Africa high school pass rate edges up slightly
South Africa's high school pass rate rose slightly in 2012, results showed Wednesday, but science and mathematics scores point to problems still haunting the education system in Africa's economic powerhouse.
Jan 02, 2013
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Researchers discover how mole rat wards off cancer
Biologists at the University of Rochester have determined how blind mole rats fight off cancer—and the mechanism differs from what they discovered three years ago in another long-lived and cancer-resistant ...
Nov 05, 2012
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A floating port for docking boats offshore (w/ Video)
Moorage space is becoming increasingly rare in the ports along Lake Geneva. An EPFL student is working on an alternative that provides additional mooring spots without overcrowding the lakefront.
Jul 02, 2012
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Dutch, making peace with water, tackle overcrowding
About a hundred houses float on a lake in the Amsterdam neighbourhood of Ijburg --a testament to how the Dutch are trying to turn their traditional enemy, water, into an ally against overcrowding.
Oct 18, 2009
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