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New analysis explains formation of bulge on far side of moon
A bulge of elevated topography on the farside of the moon - known as the lunar farside highlands - has defied explanation for decades. But a new study led by...
Businesses concerned by water use
Future water shortages are a growing concern for business, according to a global survey published today.
EPA takes first step to cut industrial plant emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday unveiled what new large industrial plants will have to do to minimize their greenhouse gas emissions starting in January.
Dot Earth: Troublesome Blend: White Houses, Editing, Science
White House editors create trouble, again.
Predator Drones Shift from Battlefield to Border
Homeland Security Patrols Mexican, Canadian Borders and Caribbean with High-Tech Aircraft Known for Hunting Terrorists
Pass the Sunscreen: Whales Get Sunburn, Too
Researchers Say Whales Exposed to More Ultraviolet Radiation Sneaking Though a Weakened Ozone Layer
Oil spill's toxic trade-off
Dispersed oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster could be more dangerous to wildlife than reports suggest.
Mountain ranges may act as 'safe haven' for species facing climate change
Swiss researchers studying the projected effects of climate change on alpine plant species have discovered that mountain ranges may represent a 'safer' place to live during changing climate conditions. The...
A warming Earth could mean stronger toxins
Climate change may force a rethink of toxicity measurements.
Introducing a new cloud communicator, the 'LifeTouch' tablet terminal
NEC Corporation announced today the launch of a new cloud communicator, "LifeTouch," in support of corporate client services through cloud computing. The new product starts shipping at the end of...
Malaysia rescues rare golden cat from pot
Malaysian wildlife authorities said Wednesday they rescued a rare Asian golden cat, which was caught in a snare and destined for the cooking pot.
Air regulators clamp down on lead emissions from battery recycling plants
Local officials order facilities in Vernon and City of Industry to meet the EPA's new, stricter standard by 2012. Southern California air pollution officials have moved to clamp down on...
Nuclear lab fined over worker protections
The Energy Department cites deficiencies in Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's efforts to prevent exposure to toxic beryllium.The Energy Department said Tuesday it had fined Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, one of...
Study: Europe's first farmers invaded
ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- An international team led by DNA experts in Australia says it has resolved the longstanding question of who introduced farming to Europe about...
Slippery feet remind beetles to bathe
Insects depend on their adhesive footpads to help them skitter along leaves, logs and the sides of your picnic basket. Now, a study reveals just how beetles keep their feet...
Meltwater from glaciers could warm ice even more
Meltwater flowing through cracks in glaciers and ice sheets could be the secret ingredient responsible for speeding up the warming of the massive blocks of ice and increasing their speed...
Green: For California, a Rebuff on 2 Pollution Plans
The agency judges the science supporting action plans for two of the state's sootiest air basins, in Los Angeles and the San Joaquin Valley, to be inadequate.
Improving soil for better lawns and gardens
US Department of Agriculture scientists in West Virginia are finding ways to improve soil on degraded land so it can be used for sports fields and other uses.
WHOI Receives Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Grant for Oceanography Imaging Informatics
In a significant step toward a new era in the collection and understanding of ocean science data, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) has received a grant of more than...
Green: E.P.A. Subpoenas Halliburton
The E.P.A. says it requested information on the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing from eight other major drilling companies, all of which provided the information or pledged full cooperation by...
Italy's ancient wonders crumble from neglect
Italy is rich in ancient wonders, but the real wonder may be that so many are still standing given the poor care they get.
Argentina predicts record yields for corn, wheat
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Argentina expects its corn and what crop yields this year to exceed expectations, adding to recent improvements in outlook for soya exports to...
Android 2.3 Gingerbread expected in the next few days
(PhysOrg.com) -- While Google hasn't made any official announcements on the release date for Android 2.3 several clues online over the weekend point to an imminent release of Gingerbread. This...
A New Way To Profile Perfluorinated Chemicals
Toxic Substances: Sensitive separation of isomers could answer riddle of how the pollutants reached the Arctic.
Darwin’s theory of gradual evolution not supported by geological history, NYU scientist concludes
Charles Darwin's theory of gradual evolution is not supported by geological history, New York University Geologist Michael Rampino concludes in an essay in the journal Historical Biology. In fact,...
Mini frog packs a powerful punch
Another tiny-but-deadly poisonous frog has been discovered, this time, in CubaWhile you are sitting at your desk sipping your coffee, there is a biologist somewhere in a remote jungle in Cuba worming his...
K-State Research Team Receives Patent to Control Destructive Parasite
A recently patented invention from a Kansas State University research team aims to control a devastating parasite that causes millions of dollars in crop damage each year.
EU stresses forest protection measures
BRUSSELS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The environmental impact of deforestation is an area where the international community can come together at a climate conference in Mexico, an EU official...