
Amount of Dust Blown Across the Western U.S. Is Increasing
The amount of dust being
blown across the landscape
has increased over the last
17 years in large swaths of
the West, according to a new
study. ... > full story

Pollution in Northern Hemisphere Helped Cause 1980s African Drought
Air pollution in the
Northern Hemisphere in the
mid-20th century cooled the
upper half of the planet and
pushed rain bands south,
... > full story

Ancient Trapped Water Explains Earth's First Ice Age
Tiny bubbles of water found
in quartz grains in
Australia may hold the key
to understanding what caused
the Earth's first ice age,
say scientists. ... > full story

Scientists Develop CO2 Sequestration Technique
Scientists have discovered
and demonstrated a new
technique to remove and
store atmospheric carbon
dioxide while generating
... > full story
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Vegetable Oil Is Good for You, Experts Say
June 7, 2013 Since the 1970s, researchers have known that lineolic acid (LA) helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, and for decades, scientists have known that consuming LA can help lower the risk of heart ... > full story -
Drug Resistance May Make Malaria Parasites Vulnerable to Other Substances
June 4, 2013 Malaria parasites that develop resistance to the most effective class of anti-malarial drugs may become susceptible to other treatments as a result. The discovery could reveal potential new drug ... > full story -
Soda and Illegal Drugs Cause Similar Damage to Teeth: Acids Erode Enamel
May 28, 2013 Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use. The ... > full story -
Charge Your Mobile Phone With Formic Acid?
May 27, 2013 With the technology of today it is possible to use environmental friendly formic acid in fuel cell powering your mobile phone or laptop. A physicist in Sweden has developed new catalysts to improve ... > full story -
Volcanoes Cause Climate Gas Concentrations to Vary
May 22, 2013 Trace gases and aerosols are major factors influencing the climate. With the help of highly complex installations, such as MIPAS on board of the ENVISAT satellite, researchers try to better ... > full story -
Vitamin C Does Not Lower Uric Acid Levels in Gout Patients, Study Finds
May 16, 2013 Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically ... > full story -
Microbes Capture, Store, and Release Nitrogen to Feed Reef-Building Coral
May 14, 2013 Microscopic algae that live within reef-forming corals scoop up available nitrogen, store the excess in crystal form, and slowly feed it to the coral as needed, according to a study published in ... > full story -
Corals Turn to Algae for Stored Food When Times Get Tough
May 14, 2013 Researchers present new evidence for the crucial role of algae in the survival of their coral hosts. Ultra-high resolution images reveal that the algae temporarily store nutrients as crystals, ... > full story -
And the Beat Goes On...: The Reliable Heartbeat of Hibernators
May 7, 2013 At the current temperatures, all hibernators have probably emerged from their winter hibernation and are enjoying the warm weather. However, this is quite different during the cold season. Many small ... > full story -
Magnesium May Be as Important to Kids' Bone Health as Calcium
May 5, 2013 Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other ... > full story
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