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ATV: the next step
Europe's ATV - the Jules Verne - ended its first mission with a controlled break-up over the Pacific.Its developers are already thinking about the future of Automated Transport Vehicles, and...
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Second-lowest Recorded Extent, Likely Lowest Volume
Arctic sea ice extent during the 2008 melt season dropped to the second-lowest level Sept. 14 since satellite measurements began in 1979 and may represent the lowest volume of sea...
Acidic oceans boost distance sound travels
MOSS LANDING, Calif., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests the world's increasing ocean acidity is resulting in an increase in the distance sound travels underwater.
Water table depth tied to droughts in Great Plains
(PhysOrg.com) -- Will there be another “dust bowl” in the Great Plains similar to the one that swept the region in the 1930s? It depends on water storage underground. Groundwater...
Commercial Aquatic Plants Offer Cost-effective Method For Treating Wastewater
Constructed wetlands (CWs) have been promoted as inexpensive, low-technology approaches to treating agricultural, industrial and municipal wastewater to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. CWs, or marshes built to treat...
Alternative To Burning: Environmentally Sound Disposal For Wood Chips
Pecan and other hickory woods are the third most popular hardwood group in the United States, behind only black walnut and black cherry. he pruned wood of pecan, a byproduct...
Experiment Demonstrates 110 Years Of Sustainable Agriculture
Researchers have shown that a plot of land on the campus of Auburn University that has been maintained by a century old practice of sustainable farming can produce similar cotton...
Calgary team shows how to scrub CO2 from the air
University of Calgary climate change researchers say they are close to figuring out how to commercialize the capture of carbon dioxide directly from the air with a simple system that...
Potentially Toxic Substance Found In Chicago Air
Although the industrial compounds known as polychlorinated biphenols or PCBs have been found in previous air samples collected in the city of Chicago, a new study of Chicago air sampled...
Natural Viagra? 'Horny goat weed' shows promise in lab studies
Move over, Viagra! Researchers in Italy report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as "horny goat weed" shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to...
Cool Summer, Warm Future: Extreme Heat Days Increase For Southern California
Despite a moderate summer, the heat is rising in Southern California. Scientists now forecast that in coming decades, 10- to 14-day heat waves will become the norm. And because these...
Ancient Arctic Ice Could Tell Us About Future Of Permafrost
Researchers have discovered the oldest known ice in North America, and that permafrost may be a significant touchstone when looking at global warming.
Warming Of 4 Degrees Celsius Depressed Plant Growth And Reduced Land Carbon Absorption
Scientists are reporting findings on the long-term effects of warming anomaly on grassland productivity and ecosystem carbon cycling. They found that warming by 4 degrees Celsius in the Reno greenhouse...
Hawaiian Vog: Where There's Smoke--There is Something Brewing
The Kilauea Volcano located on the Big Island of Hawaii is currently registering an Orange Alert which means the volcano is exhibiting a heightened or elevated risk of eruption or...
Scientists Eager to See European Spacecraft's Death Dive
Scientists are eager to watch a European cargo ship's death dive.
Greenhouse Gasses: Going Once, Twice ...
Greenhouse gas is on the auction block as 10 northeastern states hold the nation's first sale of pollution credits aimed at curbing global warming.
California Academy of Sciences designs sustainability
Art and nature coexist in Renzo Piano's creation. ...
Shipments of contaminated lettuce halted
EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Shipments of iceberg lettuce identified as a source of E. coli illnesses in Illinois have been stopped, a produce supplier said.
The ups and downs of interval training
From low intensity to high to low, working out in different heart-rate zones keeps the body from hitting a plateau. ...
Gulf Stream going strong
OSLO, Norway, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- The Danish Meteorological Institute says new research contradicts the theory that the Gulf Stream is weakening.
New balloons aim for better hurricane data
A fleet of special balloons may soon help hurricane forecasters better predict the path of storms. But at a cost of up to $2,000 each, these aren't your average birthday...
New hospital to be built in Watson Lake
Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie says his government is going to build a new hospital in Watson Lake, scrapping its original plans to renovate the existing facility.
Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
Whether or not hot water can freeze faster than cold may seem like a no-brainer.
Carbon Dioxide Auction Launches U.S. Effort to Combat Climate Change
Power plant owners and speculators yesterday bid for the right to emit carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of a new multistate government program designed to reduce global warming pollution. Interested...
The Earth After Us - What Legacy Will Humans Leave In The Rocks?
What will be the lasting impression made by mankind - 100 million years hence? "From the perspective of 100 million years in the future –- a geologist's view -– the...
Field of the future -- ecological experiment simulates conditions in 2100
A new experiment to find out how British plant ecosystems may be affected by future changes to climate and biodiversity is underway at Imperial College London.
Calif. warns people not to flush pharmaceuticals
(AP) -- The state of California has a warning for its 36 million residents: Do not flush pharmaceuticals down the toilet or drain, or they may end up in...
Brazil unveils deforestation plan
Brazil sets out a plan to end net deforestation by 2015, but with no targets on emission cuts.