If you hear an owl hooting at dusk, don't expect to catch the flute-like song of a Veery nearby. This North American thrush has probably also heard the hoots, and is singing much less to ensure that it does not become an ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 30, 2013
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(AP)—Federal wildlife officials plan to dispatch armed bird specialists into forests of the Pacific Northwest starting this fall to shoot one species of owl to protect another that is threatened with extinction.
Ecology
Jul 24, 2013
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Making sure a glass of wine is everything it promises on the label was once a relatively simple process: hold against the light, tilt and observe the shade, swirl a little and give it a good sniff.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 23, 2013
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Pioneering technology developed at Victoria University has been shown to protect valuable equipment from up to 90 per cent of the forces generated by earthquakes.
Engineering
Jun 13, 2013
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A ready-to-eat Army meal can survive a 1,200-foot parachute drop and stay fresh for up to three years - only to go straight into the trash can if it doesn't appeal to a soldier's taste.
Other
Jun 5, 2013
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It is the king of sushi, one of the most expensive fish in the world—and dwindling so rapidly that some fear it could vanish from restaurant menus within a generation.
Ecology
Feb 28, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Forget the restaurant at the end of the Universe—astronomers now have the clearest understanding yet of the bar at the center of the Milky Way.
Astronomy
Dec 19, 2012
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A series of forest searches by dogs specially trained to sniff out northern spotted owl pellets – the undigested bones, fur and other bits regurgitated by owls – improved the probability of finding the owls by nearly ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2012
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Scientists have found a way to replace up to 50 per cent of chocolate's fat content with fruit juice.
Materials Science
Aug 13, 2012
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Planning your diet won't really help you gain self-control unless you're feeling good about your weight in the first place, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. And the same goes for saving money.
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2012
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