Scientists use salt marshes to analyse global sea-level rise
(Phys.org) —The world's salt marshes could hold the key to predicting future sea levels after scientists used them to pinpoint when recent rises began.
Environment
May 6, 2013
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Australian voters are dissatisfied, distrustful and disengaged, report finds
An independent national poll has found Australian politicians have failed to engage or build a sense of trust with voters just months out from the federal election.
Social Sciences
May 6, 2013
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Scientists detect residue that has hindered efficiency of promising type of solar cell
(Phys.org) —Drivers who have ever noticed a residue on their windshields after going through a car wash will sympathize with nanoscientist Seth Darling's pain.
Nanomaterials
May 6, 2013
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An unlikely region leads the way in the study of dairy intolerance
Food allergies are reported to be on the rise, with an estimate of between 11-26 million people suffering in Europe. One of the most common of these allergies is intolerance to dairy products. Although studies in this area ...
Biotechnology
May 6, 2013
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With the right maps, you can see how the electorate is changing, study shows
(Phys.org) —Conventional U.S. political maps, with their all-red and all-blue states and districts, don't offer an accurate picture of fast-changing electoral trends, according to the current issue of the Virginia News ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2013
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Oxygen-sensing microrobots
(Phys.org) —When the retina's supply of blood and oxygen runs low, physicians have to react quickly to preserve a patient's eyesight. But up until now there have been no methods sensitive enough to measure how well the ...
Engineering
May 6, 2013
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Study sheds light on Earth's early mantle
(Phys.org) —An international team of researchers, led by scientists at Boston University's Department of Earth and Environment, has found evidence that material contained in young oceanic lava flows originated at the Earth's ...
Earth Sciences
May 6, 2013
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Asustek 1Q profit up 21% on growing tablet demand
Taiwan PC maker Asustek Computer Inc said Monday its first-quarter net profit rose 21 percent year-on-year on growing demand for tablets including its popular Nexus 7 device.
Business
May 6, 2013
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Hong Kong risks losing its pink dolphin
Conservationists warned Monday that Hong Kong may lose its rare Chinese white dolphins, also known as pink dolphins for their unique colour, unless it takes urgent action against pollution and other threats.
Ecology
May 6, 2013
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New Zealand to change spy laws after Dotcom bungle
New Zealand unveiled plans Monday to allow its foreign intelligence agency to spy on local residents, to fill a loophole exposed when Internet tycoon Kim Dotcom was illegally snooped upon.
Other
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