Remembering the "World War I eclipse"
The paths of total solar eclipses care not for political borders or conflicts, often crossing over war-torn lands.
Space Exploration
Aug 21, 2014
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A platform to help consumers achieve sustainable energy consumption
While promoting sustainable electricity supplies requires coordination at the EU level, the actual implementation has to happen locally. If local actors – such as consumers – are to make a difference however, then they ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 21, 2014
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Is Hawaii prepared for the impacts of climate change?
The Hawaiian Islands represent a wide diversity of ecosystems and environments, including areas of breathtaking natural beauty as well as densely populated coastal cities. These unique environments are already changing under ...
Environment
Aug 21, 2014
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We need new laws to govern cyberwarfare
President Bush is reported to have said: "When I take action, I'm not going to fire a US$2m missile at a US$10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive." As the quote suggests, when it comes to national ...
Security
Aug 21, 2014
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Viruses take down massive algal blooms, with big implications for climate
Algae might seem easy to ignore, but they are the ultimate source of all organic matter that marine animals depend upon. Humans are increasingly dependent on algae, too, to suck up climate-warming carbon dioxide from the ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 21, 2014
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Canola flowers faster with heat genes
(Phys.org) —A problem that has puzzled canola breeders for years has been solved by researchers from The University of Western Australia - and the results could provide a vital breakthrough in understanding the impact of ...
Biotechnology
Aug 21, 2014
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Alternate mechanism of species formation picks up support, thanks to a South American ant
A newly-discovered species of ant supports a controversial theory of species formation. The ant, known to live only under a single eucalyptus tree on the São Paulo State University campus in Brazil, branched off from its ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 21, 2014
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Some anti-inflammatory drugs affect more than their targets
Researchers have discovered that three commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, alter the activity of enzymes within cell membranes. Their finding suggests that, if taken at higher-than-approved doses ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 21, 2014
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Bat in your house? Don't touch it or kill it
After a confirmed rabies case in Parke County last week, experts are urging caution if you find a bat in your home or office.
Plants & Animals
Aug 21, 2014
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Tropical Storm Karina looks like a giant 'number 9' from space
Despite being the eleventh tropical cyclone of the Eastern Pacific Ocean Hurricane Season, Karina looked like a giant number nine from NASA's Aqua satellite.
Earth Sciences
Aug 21, 2014
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