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Unusual Feed Supplement Could Ease Gassy Cows, Reduce Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Cow belches, a major source
of greenhouse gases, could
be decreased by an unusual
feed supplement developed by
a dairy scientist. ... > full story
Termites Foretell Climate Change in Africa's Savannas
Using sophisticated airborne
imaging and structural
analysis, scientists mapped
more than 40,000 termite
mounds over 192 square miles
in the African savanna. They
... > full story
GOCE Gravity Mission Back in Action
ESA’s GOCE gravity
mission has recovered from a
glitch that prevented the
satellite from sending its
flow of scientific data to
the ground. News of the
recovery comes earlier than
... > full story
Irrigation's Cooling Effects May Mask Warming in Some Regions -- For Now
Expanded irrigation has made
it possible to feed the
world's growing billions --
and it may also temporarily
be counteracting the effects
... > full story
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Satellite Navigation Steers Unmanned Micro-Planes
September 8, 2010 — An unmanned aircraft system guided by satnav has been developed within ESA's Business Incubation Centre to provide rapid monitoring of land areas and disaster zones. The planes have already helped ... > full story -
Potomac River: 10-Fold Increase in Native Submerged Vegetation Reflects Improved Water Quality
September 8, 2010 — The Potomac River is showing multiple benefits from restoration efforts. Reduced nutrients and improved water clarity have increased the abundance and diversity of submerged aquatic vegetation, ... > full story -
Critically Endangered Whales May Be Fleeing Russian Oil and Gas Boom, Observers Fear
September 7, 2010 — Russian oil and gas company Rosneft is conducting oil and gas exploration work that may have caused the critically endangered western gray whale to flee its main feeding ground. Tests and offshore ... > full story -
Six Times More Insect Species in Tropical Mountains Than Predicted
September 7, 2010 — How many species of insects exist? Researchers found that in tropical mountains there are six times more insects than shown in global calculations. The insects in these areas are also highly ... > full story -
Extreme Survival: 'Conan the Bacterium' Reveals Its Recipe for Success
September 7, 2010 — The discovery of long-sought chemical antioxidants in the world's toughest microbe is reported in a breakthrough study. First studied nearly 50 years ago, this bacterium can survive massive exposures ... > full story -
Melting Rate of Icecaps in Greenland and Western Antarctica Lower Than Expected
September 7, 2010 — The Greenland and West Antarctic ice caps are melting at half the speed previously predicted, according to analysis of recent satellite ... > full story -
Fears of a Decline in Bee Pollination Confirmed
September 7, 2010 — Widespread reports of a decline in the population of bees and other flower-visiting animals have aroused fear and speculation that pollination is also likely on the decline. A recent study provides ... > full story -
Microbial Breakthrough Impacts Health, Agriculture, Biofuels
September 7, 2010 — For the first time ever, researchers have discovered how microbes break down hemicellulose plant matter into simple sugars using a cow rumen bacterium as a ... > full story -
Restoring Coastal Wetlands? Check the Soil
September 7, 2010 — Researchers use soil moisture and salinity of porewater combined with other data to develop tools for restoring coastal ... > full story -
Plant Nutrients from Wastewater
September 7, 2010 — Nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- there are valuable nutrients contained in wastewater. Unfortunately, these essential nutrients are lost in conventional wastewater treatment plants. This is the ... > full story
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