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Canadian Arctic nearly loses entire ice shelf

Two ice shelves that existed before Canada was settled by Europeans diminished significantly this summer, one nearly disappearing altogether, Canadian scientists say in new research.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 4

Gene leads to longer shelf life for tomatoes, possibly other fruits

A Purdue University researcher has found a sort of fountain of youth for tomatoes that extends their shelf life by about a week.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jun 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1

'Meating' a solution: Research finds that LED lights extend meat shelf life, save retailers money

A switch to LED lights in refrigeration units could save the retail meat industry millions of dollars each year, according to research from Kansas State University.

Chemistry / Other

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

New picture of ancient ocean chemistry argues for chemically layered water

A research team led by biogeochemists at the University of California, Riverside has developed a detailed and dynamic three-dimensional model of Earth's early ocean chemistry that can significantly advance ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Feb 11, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Grape news: New treatment combination safe alternative to sulfur dioxide

Packaged fresh-cut grapes are becoming increasingly popular with consumers who like the convenience and health benefits of these ready-to-eat fruits. To keep table grapes fresh and increase shelf life, scientists ...

Biology / Other

created Apr 16, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs

A new computer model developed at MIT can help solve a problem that has plagued drug companies trying to develop promising new treatments made of antibodies: Such drugs have a relatively short shelf life because they tend ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Ultrasound treatment can keep peanuts fresh longer, researcher says

Every peanut lover knows the disappointment of finding rancid goobers in a seemingly fresh package, and a University of Florida researcher is fighting the problem by using familiar technology in a new way.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jul 20, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0