A dog's gait, according to the American Kennel Club, is "the pattern of footsteps at various rates of speed, each distinguished by a particular rhythm and footfall." When dogs trot, for example, the right front leg and the ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 20, 2018
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Giving people information about how much gas or electricity their neighbours use encourages them to use less energy, research shows.
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2018
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In recent years, some physicists have been investigating the possibility that gravity is not actually a fundamental force, but rather an emergent phenomenon that arises from the collective motion of small bits of information ...
By proving a theory that was first proposed almost 40 years ago, researchers have confirmed a new way that cells conserve energy.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 9, 2018
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Marine scientists from WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society), University of Warwick, and University of Queensland have identified two key factors that create the ideal conditions needed for high species diversity in coral reefs: ...
Environment
May 1, 2018
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Water-saving measures in California have also led to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and electricity consumption in the state.
Environment
Jan 12, 2018
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(Phys.org)—Physicists have proposed that violations of energy conservation in the early universe, as predicted by certain modified theories of quantum mechanics and quantum gravity, may explain the cosmological constant ...
A new study from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) and Colorado State University (CSU) shows that dramatic increases in residential and energy development is associated with declining ...
Ecology
Jul 20, 2016
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We know adjusting the thermostat, using blinds, opening windows or using electronics such as a heater or air conditioning unit has an impact on the amount of energy consumed in homes. But a new study looks at which of these ...
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 31, 2016
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For decades, conservation-minded homeowners have invested in programmable thermostats, which typically come with thick manuals showing how to use a dizzying array of buttons and settings aimed at saving money on heating and ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 3, 2015
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