An emeritus Oregon State University geologist, who was one of the first scientists to point to the possibility of a major earthquake in the Pacific Northwest, outlines some of the world's seismic "time bombs" in a forthcoming ...
Earth Sciences
May 6, 2015
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Zimbabwe vowed on Wednesday to shrug off international pressure and forge ahead with the export of live elephants to raise funds for conservation and curb the animals' population.
Ecology
May 6, 2015
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When you take a drug, it travels through your bloodstream, dissolving and dispersing, and eventually reaching its designated target area.
Bio & Medicine
May 6, 2015
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SpaceX chalked up another big test flight Wednesday, firing a capsule into the air to try out its new, super-streamlined launch escape system for astronauts.
Space Exploration
May 6, 2015
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Imagine the death of the world's last elephant.
Ecology
May 6, 2015
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On a telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, it's not easy to put in a full night of work. At 14,000 feet, you're operating at only 60% of the oxygen available at sea level, which makes concentrating difficult. Top ...
Astronomy
May 6, 2015
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A Plymouth University lecturer is one of three scientists to have discovered a new glass frog in Costa Rica – the first in the country since 1973.
Plants & Animals
May 6, 2015
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Solar energy holds the best potential for meeting humanity's future long-term energy needs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions—but to realize this potential will require increased emphasis on developing lower-cost technologies ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 6, 2015
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Naked mole rats are unusual in many ways as a result of adaptations to living underground, with extreme longevity and a lack of the normal signs of ageing. Their resistance to cancer has been linked to the production of a ...
Plants & Animals
May 6, 2015
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A Stirling scientist who discovered a new Scottish flower has made an unexpected second finding which provides unique insight into our understanding of evolution.
Evolution
May 6, 2015
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