Most living birds characteristically grow rapidly and reach adult size within a year. Nevertheless, little is known about how such an advanced developmental strategy evolved despite many discoveries of early fossil birds. ...
Archaeology
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Scientists who study climate and ecosystems in the Arctic have weighed in on future changes in the region affecting soils, streams and wildfire, which will be releasing greater amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse ...
Environment
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The ongoing El Niño of 2015-2016 is a historically strong event, the likes of which is only seen once or twice during a scientific career. Not wanting to let this opportunity pass by, scientists from NOAA and NASA have embarked ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 30, 2016
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Europe's rivers could be used to transport goods much more efficiently. In order to do this, however, the existing international regulations would have to be implemented consistently.
Other
Mar 30, 2016
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So you think the gold in your ring or watch came from a mine in Africa or Australia? Well, think farther away. Much, much farther.
General Physics
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Synthetic Biology is a field born from the premise that design and engineering principles can be applied to biological entities. Principles such as encapsulation, modularity and compositional hierarchy pervade much of the ...
Biotechnology
Mar 30, 2016
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox promises warmer days and green plants. But for researchers at NOAA's South Pole Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, Sunday March 20 marks the start of the austral autumn, the last ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 30, 2016
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Advancement's initiative aligns with the university's commitment to making reasonable efforts and progress on achieving a workforce that is representative of the overall Canadian workforce.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2016
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Aalto University investigated how willow biomass can be utilised more efficiently. When processed correctly, willow is eminently suitable as a source of sugar in the production ...
Biotechnology
Mar 30, 2016
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Common financial measures used in financial portfolio management are suitable for measuring market risk in smart grid projects, according to research from the University of Vaasa, Finland.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 30, 2016
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