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Giant quake possible in Pacific Northwest
CORVALLIS, Ore., May 27 (UPI) -- A U.S. scientist says there's a more than one-in-three chance a major earthquake like the one that struck Chile this year could strike...
10 Freeway closed at Pacific Coast Highway due to major flooding
The 10 Freeway was closed at Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica on Thursday morning because of flooding.
North Korea says it will scrap naval accord with South
The pact is aimed at preventing clashes along a disputed sea border where three bloody battles between the two sides have taken place. ...
India presents gas options to Turkmenistan
NEW DELHI, May 26 (UPI) -- Natural gas from Turkmenistan could flow to northern Iran and swapped for gas through an undersea pipeline, New Delhi said during talks with...
Nile delta natural gas potential is significant
An estimated 223 trillion cubic feet (tcf) (mean estimate) of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas are in the Nile Delta Basin Province, located in the Eastern Mediterranean region...
Pollution dispersion research aids understanding of 2002 break-up of Antarctic ozone hole
Researchers report findings on the flow of particles that will aid in understanding and controlling global-scale phenomena, such as pollution dispersion in the atmosphere and the ocean. For instance, the...
Bandu begone: Tropical Cyclone 2A fading in Somalia
Early on Saturday, May 22, Tropical Storm 02A moved into the Gulf of Aden and was named "Bandu." At that time, Bandu had maximum sustained winds near 45 knots (52...
Climate: El Nino weakens, La Nina threatens
The Pacific weather pattern known as El Nino is all but gone, climate scientists say, while its alter ego, La Nina, might soon appear on the horizon.
Fibertect Absorbent Could Aid Gulf Coast Oil Disaster Clean-Up
Military wipe designed by Texas Tech could solve oil spill probelms.
St. Lawrence water levels drop
An unusually warm winter and a mild spring have resulted in a drop in water levels along the Saint Lawrence River, raising concern among those who use it for business...
Microbes Quickly Degrade a Popular Biofuel
Biodiesel Stability: New findings show that biodiesel corrodes the carbon steel used in fuel infrastructure.
Intel Expands 2010 Intel Core Processor Family to Stylish Ultra-Thin Laptops
Intel Corporation introduced new Intel Core processors today, extending the availability of its award-winning Intel Core processor family to more stylish, ultra-thin laptops.
Crews still searching for missing skipper off the L.A. County coast
The U.S. Coast Guard reported no sign Monday of a missing man whose sailboat ran aground off the coast of Venice Beach with no one on board.
Mysterious 'Monster' Washes Up on Canadian Shore
A mysterious "monster" that washed onto a Canadian shore was actually ...
Obama administration talks tough, but carries small club in gulf oil crisis
It was Theodore Roosevelt who famously counseled: Speak softly and carry a big stick. When it comes to dealing with what is shaping up to be the nation's worst oil...
A Himalayan Village Builds Artificial Glaciers to Survive Global Warming [Slide Show]
LEH, INDIA--In the high-altitude desert of the Indian trans-Himalayas, one man is buying time for villagers suffering from global warming by creating artificial glaciers. [More] ...
Dioxins from triclosan are increasing
MINNEAPOLIS, May 24 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've found increasing dioxin levels from the antibacterial agent triclosan in Mississippi River sediments.
Couple convicted in fatal USC crash to be sentenced
A husband and wife convicted in a hit-and-run crash that killed one USC student and left another seriously injured as they walked home last year from a fraternity party are...
Soil fertility key to African green revolution
Replenishing soil fertility through fertilisers is key to increasing food production in tropical Africa, says Pedro A. Sánchez.
N.S. coastal policy 'dysfunctional': group
The Ecology Action Centre is calling Nova Scotia's policy on coastal zones dysfunctional in a report that also urges the creation of a department to enforce new rules in the...
Malaysian conference contributes to the future of scuba diving industry
An unprecedented two day workshop on the social and economic impacts of international scuba diving tourism in Malaysia has concluded with recommendations that could 'help shape the dive industry's future.'...
Biodiversity in Peril, the U.N. Warns
Biological diversity is declining faster than previously estimated, and the trend will eventually threaten "the livelihoods and food security of hundreds of millions of people" unless swift action is...
Straw residue helps keep nitrogen on the farm
MADISON, WI, May 24, 2010-Scientists are exploring ways to reduce non-point pollution from agriculture. A new study finds that using straw residue in conjunction with legume cover crops reduces leaching...
Tidal marshes protect aquatic ecosystems and store carbon
A team of scientists measured nitrogen and phosphorus retention and carbon sequestration by tidal marsh soils along the Georgia coast to document the role of these wetlands in storing carbon...
Scots aim to safeguard rare mussels from criminals
Wildlife crime officers begin an operation to halt the "shocking" destruction of Scotland's freshwater pearl mussels.
US warns it may 'push BP aside'
A top US official says BP may be "pushed" aside if it fails to perform in the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster clean-up.
Australia's Michael Rogers wins Tour of California
Canada's Ryder Hesjedal takes the eighth stage of a race that was overshadowed by renewed talk about doping in cycling. ...
Despite Obama’s Moratorium, Drilling Projects Move Ahead
In the days since President Obama announced a moratorium on environmental waivers for offshore drilling, at least five have been granted.