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Virus to Control Potato Moth
July 29, 2013 New biological insecticides have emerged in recent years which make use of so-called "entomopathogenic" viruses that are harmful to insects, in particular the baculovirus. To identify the virus in ... > full story -
Dual Radar Storm Analysis Technique Works Even With One
July 29, 2013 Scientists can study how supercell thunderstorms work by using the data from just one Doppler radar unit and an analysis technique called synthetic dual-Doppler (SDD) that normally requires ... > full story -
New Knowledge About Permafrost Improving Climate Models
July 28, 2013 New research findings document that permafrost during thawing may result in a substantial release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and that the future water content in the soil is crucial to ... > full story -
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Quantum of Sonics: Bonded, Not Stirred
July 26, 2013 Researchers have discovered a new way to join materials together using ultrasound. Ultrasound -- sound so high it cannot be heard -- is normally used to smash particles apart in water. Scientists ... > full story -
Removing Pollutants and Contaminants from Wastewater
July 26, 2013 Scientists have developed several effective processes for eliminating persistent pollutants from wastewater. Some of these processes generate reactive species which can be used to purify even highly ... > full story -
Physics of Running Fast: Scientists Model 'Extraordinary' Performance of Bolt
July 25, 2013 As the world’s best athletes descend on London today to take part in the Olympic Anniversary Games, a group of researchers from Mexico has provided an insight into the physics of one of the ... > full story -
NASA's IRIS Telescope Offers First Glimpse of Sun's Mysterious Atmosphere
July 25, 2013 The moment when a telescope first opens its doors represents the culmination of years of work and planning -- while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a wealth of research and answers yet to ... > full story -
World-Changing Technology Enables Crops to Take Nitrogen from the Air
July 25, 2013 A major new technology enables all of the world's crops to take nitrogen from the air rather than expensive and environmentally damaging fertilizers. Nitrogen fixation, the process by which nitrogen ... > full story -
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Trust in Leaders, Sense of Belonging Stir People to Safeguard Common Goods, Analysis Shows
July 25, 2013 Charitable contributions are at historical lows, fossil fuel reserves are shrinking, and climate change threatens the future of our planet. A new report discusses the scientific findings on the ... > full story -
Tropical Ecosystems Boost Carbon Dioxide as Temperatures Rises
July 24, 2013 NASA scientists and an international team of researchers have found tropical ecosystems can generate significant carbon dioxide when temperatures rise, unlike ecosystems in other parts of the ... > full storyMore:
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