They shell rise again: Sea turtles make comeback in Mexico
They appear as ghostly shadows riding beneath the surf, their beaks and shells illuminated in the moonlight as they drift in the swells.
Ecology
Oct 29, 2018
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Tourists at sea as floods sweep Venice
Rain-soaked tourists in Venice were barred from an inundated St. Mark's Square on Monday, as fierce winds and rains lashing much of the country drenched the floating city, an AFP photographer reported.
Environment
Oct 29, 2018
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Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats
Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like rising sea levels, new research says.
Environment
Oct 29, 2018
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Can Seabiscuit's DNA explain his elite racing ability?
Seabiscuit was not an impressive-looking horse. He was considered quite lazy, preferring to eat and sleep in his stall rather than exercise. He'd been written off by most of the racing industry after losing his first 17 races. ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2018
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Role of shelf seas in removing and storing carbon and cycling nutrients revealed
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have contributed to a major study of British seas which reveals the extent of the role they play in removing and storing carbon and cycling nutrients.
Earth Sciences
Oct 29, 2018
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Chimpanzees react faster to cooperate than make selfish choices
When it comes to cooperation, there's no monkey business in how some chimpanzees respond.
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2018
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Halloween no treat for pets, says veterinarian
Halloween can be fun for children and adults alike, but for pets it can be a potentially dangerous holiday, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2018
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Research investigates 'smart' highway signs to prevent wrong-way driving crashes
Innovative traffic safety research from Florida State University, incorporating a fascinating mix of engineering and psychology, is being deployed on highways to save lives by targeting a deadly problem: wrong-way driving ...
Engineering
Oct 29, 2018
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Honeybees at risk from Zika pesticides
Zika – which can cause severe brain defects in unborn children – is spread by mosquitoes, so the insects are being targeted in the southern US where Zika-carrying mosquito species live.
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2018
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Alt-labor filling in where unions can't
Alt-labor describes the informal coalition of organizations that is pushing to advance workers' rights in the wake of decreased union membership.
Economics & Business
Oct 29, 2018
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