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Can Synthetic Biology Save Wildlife? From Re-Creating Extinct Species to the Risk of Genetically Modified Super-Species
April 2, 2013 — What effects will the rapidly growing field of synthetic biology have on the conservation of nature? The ecological and ethical challenges stemming from this question will require a new and ... > full story -
Rising Temperature Difference Between Hemispheres Could Dramatically Shift Rainfall Patterns in Tropics
April 2, 2013 — One often ignored consequence of global climate change is that the Northern Hemisphere is becoming warmer than the Southern Hemisphere, which could significantly alter tropical precipitation ... > full story -
Research Examines Ancient Puebloans and the Myth of Maize
April 2, 2013 — New research shows that perhaps the ancient Puebloans weren't as into the maize craze as once thought. Nikki Berkebile has been studying the subsistence habits of Puebloans, or Anasazi, who lived on ... > full story -
Total Buzz Kill: Metals in Flowers May Play Role in Bumblebee Decline
April 2, 2013 — Beekeepers and researchers nationally are reporting growing evidence that a powerful new class of pesticides may be killing off bumblebees. Now, research points toward another potential cause: metal ... > full story -
Few Effective, Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Review Finds
April 2, 2013 — A new review summarizes the results of a systematic review of clinical interventions for adults exposed to at least one traumatic event such as war, a natural or human-made disaster, motor vehicle ... > full story -
Sensitive Sites: Research Examines Preservation of Southwest Archaeology in Time of Tight Budgets
April 2, 2013 — New research finds mixed results when it comes to protection and preservation efforts in portions of the Grand Canyon National Park and in the Kaibab National Forest just outside the ... > full story -
Tiny Grazers Play Key Role in Marine Ecosystem Health
April 2, 2013 — Tiny sea creatures no bigger than a thumbtack are being credited for playing a key role in helping provide healthy habitats for many kinds of seafood, according to a new study. The little crustacean ... > full story -
Ozone Masks Plants Volatiles, Plant Eating Insects Confused
April 2, 2013 — Increases in ground-level ozone, especially in rural areas, may interfere not only with predator insects finding host plants, but also with pollinators finding flowers, according to new ... > full story -
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Solar Village to House Microgrid Project
April 2, 2013 — Four solar homes built by students will soon become home to an experimental microgrid to manage and store renewable ... > full story -
Seismic Hazards: Seismic Simulation Code Speeds Up
April 2, 2013 — Scientists have developed a highly scalable computer code that promises to dramatically cut both research times and energy costs in simulating seismic hazards throughout California and ... > full story
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