Seagrass, kelp beds, mangroves, and other aquatic vegetation are often considered "ecosystem engineers" for their ability to essentially create their own habitats: Aquatic leaves and reeds slow the flow of water, encouraging ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 16, 2015
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In order for newly-produced secretory or membrane proteins to find their final destination, the proteins have signal-sequences connected to themselves as a form of address tag. Furthermore, they use a particle guiding them ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 16, 2015
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For decades, scientists have relied on an established formula to measure the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change.
Environment
Jun 16, 2015
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The receipt of signals from Rosetta's Philae lander on 13 June after 211 days of hibernation marked the start of intense activity. In coordination with its mission partners, ESA teams are working to juggle Rosetta's flight ...
Space Exploration
Jun 16, 2015
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An expert in environmental toxins at The University of Nottingham has developed a new antifungal technology which has the potential to play a major role in securing future food supplies.
Biotechnology
Jun 16, 2015
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Predictably, the cave is dark. Red lights glow overhead, scattering a faint, rosy lustre across the floor.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 16, 2015
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NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make a close flyby of Saturn's moon Dione on June 16, coming within 321 miles (516 kilometers) of the moon's surface. The spacecraft will make its closest approach to Dione at 1:12 p.m. PDT ...
Space Exploration
Jun 16, 2015
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Geneticists at the University of Alberta have constructed the first whole genome sequence of a bighorn sheep in a new study that could have a significant impact on conservation efforts of the species, which is native to Alberta.
Biotechnology
Jun 16, 2015
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For diabetics, a quick prick of the finger can give information about their blood glucose levels, guiding them in whether to have a snack or inject a dose of insulin. Point-of-care glucose meters, or glucometers, are also ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 16, 2015
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Five years ago this summer, a couple drowned in Utah's Jordan River when their kayak capsized going over a small drop in the streambed near Murray. While the drop-off at that location creates a harmless-looking two-foot waterfall, ...
Engineering
Jun 16, 2015
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