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NASA Flies Radar South on Wide-Ranging Expedition
April 4, 2013 A versatile NASA airborne imaging radar system is showcasing its broad scientific prowess for studying our home planet during a month-long expedition over the Americas. The campaign is addressing a ... > full story -
Experts Propose Research Priorities for Making Concrete 'Greener'
April 4, 2013 According to a new report, the potential engineering performance, energy-efficiency and environmental benefits of making concrete greener -- reducing its sizable carbon footprint without compromising ... > full story -
Climate Change Winners: Adélie Penguin Population Expands as Ice Fields Recede
April 4, 2013 Adelie penguins may actually benefit from warmer global temperatures, the opposite of other polar species, according to a breakthrough study. The study provides key information affirming hypothetical ... > full story -
New 'Dual Resistant' Tomatoes Fight Lethal Pests With One-Two Punch
April 4, 2013 In the battle against thrips, breeders have developed a new weapon: a tomato that packs a powerful one-two punch to deter the pests and counter the killer viruses they ... > full story -
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Turning Tires Into Gas for Energy and New, Valuable Materials
April 4, 2013 Tire recycling represents an untapped opportunity, that may prove a success if processing costs do not become ... > full story -
A Model Predicts That the World's Populations Will Stop Growing in 2050
April 4, 2013 Global population data spanning the years from 1900 to 2010 have enabled a research team to predict that the number of people on Earth will stabilize around the middle of the ... > full story -
The Equine 'Adam' Lived Fairly Recently: Close Relationships Among Modern Stallions
April 4, 2013 The analysis of DNA inherited from a single parent has provided valuable insights into the history of human and animal populations. However, until recently we had insufficient information to be ... > full story -
One Extinct Turtle Less: Turtle Species in the Seychelles Never Existed
April 4, 2013 The turtle species Pelusios seychellensis regarded hitherto as extinct never existed. Scientists discovered this based on genetic ... > full story -
Can Repurposed Cancer Drugs Counter Bioterror Threats?
April 3, 2013 Scientists are investigating whether two cancer medications have the potential of protecting U.S. troops from biological agents that could be unleashed during an ... > full story -
Satellite Tagging Maps the Secret Migration of White Sharks
April 3, 2013 Long-life batteries and satellite tagging have been used to fill in the blanks of female white sharks' (Carcharodon carcharias) lifestyles. New research defines a two year migratory pattern in the ... > full story
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