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Can fossils reveal how to reverse biodiversity loss?
Posted: September 23, 2014Many native species have vanished from tropical islands because of human impact, but University of Florida scientists have discovered how fossils can be used to restore lost biodiversity. The key…
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If Hops aid cognitive function in mice, maybe beer will do it in humans
Posted: September 22, 2014Xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in hops and beer, has been shown in a new study to improve cognitive function in young mice, but not in older animals. The…
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Carbon Capture Technology and Climate Action
Posted: September 22, 2014Some scientists and analysts are touting carbon capture and storage as a necessary tool for avoiding catastrophic climate change. But critics of the technology regard it as simply another way…
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Action to limit CO2 emissions IS needed now!
Posted: September 22, 2014Carbon dioxide emissions continue to track the high end of emission scenarios, eroding the chances to keep global warming below 2°C, and placing increased pressure on world leaders ahead of…
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Study looks at adapting to climate change
Posted: September 21, 2014Rapid climate change and an increasing range of climate impacts are already being felt along the U.S. coast, and new research suggests that Northeast coastal waters may be more vulnerable…
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Endangered Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel still looks threatened
Posted: September 20, 2014Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced today the recovery of the Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel, previously protected as an endangered species. The Interior Department made its finding based on an increase…
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Global Population May Surpass 13 Billion by End of Century
Posted: September 20, 2014By 2100, over 13 billion people could be walking the planet. That’s the conclusion of a new study published today in Science, which employed UN data to explore the probability…
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Egyptian art sheds light on changing ecosystem
Posted: September 19, 2014Depictions of animals in ancient Egyptian artefacts have helped scientists assemble a detailed record of the large mammals that lived in the Nile Valley over the past 6,000 years. A…
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Arctic Cod fishery recovery aided by Norway and Russia
Posted: September 19, 2014The prime cod fishing grounds of North America have been depleted or wiped out by overfishing and poor management. But in Arctic waters, Norway and Russia are working cooperatively to…
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The Future of Vertical Farming
Posted: September 19, 2014From big company agricultural farming, to communal farming or even personal agronomy, the business of growing crops for an expanding global population will be crucial in the near future. The…
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