Freeing pet catfish can devastate ecosystems
Popular aquarium catfish wreak havoc in aquatic ecosystems worldwide after people set them free.
Ecology
Aug 22, 2013
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Extreme weather events fuel climate change
When the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere rises, the Earth not only heats up, but extreme weather events, such as lengthy droughts, heat waves, heavy rain and violent storms, may become more frequent. Whether these ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 14, 2013
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Three-decade decline in reflectivity of Arctic sea ice
The reflectivity of Arctic sea ice, or albedo, regulates the solar radiation balance. A diminishing albedo affects the melt rate of Arctic sea ice.
Earth Sciences
Aug 8, 2013
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'Catabolite repression': Simple math sheds new light on a long-studied biological process
One of the most basic and intensively studied processes in biology—one which has been detailed in biology textbooks for decades—has gained a new level of understanding, thanks to the application of simple math to a problem ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 7, 2013
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Study questions nature's ability to 'self-correct' climate change
Forests have a limited capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a new study from Northern Arizona University.
Environment
Aug 7, 2013
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First high-resolution national carbon map—Panama
A team of researchers has for the first time mapped the above ground carbon density of an entire country in high fidelity. They integrated field data with satellite imagery and high-resolution airborne Light Detection and ...
Environment
Jul 22, 2013
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Technology likely to alter the old-fashioned bank branch
As more people do their banking on computers, tablets and mobile devices, trips to the local bank branch are increasingly rare. Still, convenient branch access remains the top reason that people select a bank.
Other
Jul 10, 2013
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S&P further downgrades Nokia after NSN purchase
Ratings agency Standard and Poor's on Friday downgraded Nokia Corp.'s credit rating, citing the deal this week to buy out Siemens from its Nokia Siemens Networks joint venture for 1.7 billion euros ($2.21 billion).
Business
Jul 5, 2013
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Indian IT firm Tech Mahindra completes Satyam takeover
Indian IT outsourcer Tech Mahindra on Tuesday completed a takeover of its partly-owned unit Mahindra Satyam, creating a new force in the sector with annual revenues of $2.7 billion.
Business
Jun 25, 2013
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Carrying a baby elicits specific physiological and behavioral responses, research finds
The bond between mother and child is the first and most important relationship for all mammals, including humans. Mammal infants are born with innate behaviors to seek closeness to their mothers and become distressed when ...
Plants & Animals
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