Scientists map speed of climate change
New study finds that the average ecosystem will need to shift about a quarter mile per year to keep pace with global climate change.
Environment
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First volume of microbial encyclopedia published
The Earth is estimated to have about a nonillion (1030) microbes in, on, around, and under it, comprised of an unknown but very large number of distinct species. Despite the widespread availability of microbial genome data—close ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 23, 2009
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Bees show off the perfect landing
(PhysOrg.com) -- Honey bees undergo a sudden transition from speeding aircraft to hovering helicopter as they perform the delicate art of landing on a flower.
Plants & Animals
Dec 23, 2009
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Vampires and collisions rejuvenate stars
Stars in globular clusters are generally extremely old, with ages of 12-13 billion years. However, a small fraction of them appear to be significantly younger than the average population and, because they seem to have been ...
Astronomy
Dec 23, 2009
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Synergistic interaction enhances pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease
Scientists have identified a synergistic interaction that disrupts normal intracellular transport mechanisms and leads to the accumulation of neuron-damaging clumps of protein associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative ...
Dec 23, 2009
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Phragmites partners with microbes to plot native plants' demise
University of Delaware researchers have uncovered a novel means of conquest employed by the common reed, Phragmites australis, which ranks as one of the world's most invasive plants.
Ecology
Dec 23, 2009
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Understanding interaction in virtual worlds
New cinema blockbuster, Avatar, leapt to the top of box office charts as soon as it came out — a stunning 3D realisation of an alien world. Our fascination with themes of escape to other fantastic places and the thrill ...
Computer Sciences
Dec 23, 2009
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An easy way to see the world's thinnest material
It's been used to dye the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. It's been used to find latent blood stains at crime scenes. And now researchers at Northwestern University have used it to examine the thinnest material ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 23, 2009
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UN climate official warns of Indian energy 'crisis'
India's reliance on coal means the country is heading for an energy crisis unless it diversifies its sources of power, the chairman of the UN's top climate change panel predicted on Wednesday.
Environment
Dec 23, 2009
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Stocking stuffer: Card good for eye, dental visit
(AP) -- Health care providers are rolling out a different sort of stocking stuffer: Gift cards that can be used to pay bills and insurance premiums or for specific services at eye doctors and dentist offices.
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