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Earth's Dust and Plankton from Space: New Views from Envisat Satellite
April 15, 2011 — Europe's Envisat satellite has captured a new view of dust and sand from the Algerian Sahara Desert, located in northern Africa, blowing west across the Atlantic ... > full story -
Sand Drift in Norway Caused by Sea-Level Changes and Human Activity
April 7, 2011 — The sand along the south-western coastal rim of Norway has drifted for more than 9000 calendar years. This was triggered by sea-level changes and human activities, new research has ... > full story -
Drier Conditions Projected to Accelerate Dust Storms in the Southwest
February 25, 2011 — Drier conditions projected to result from climate change in the Southwest will likely reduce perennial vegetation cover and result in increased dust storm activity in the future, according to a new ... > full story -
Jatropha: Green Biodiesel from African Tree
February 8, 2011 — Jatropha has been championed as a major environmental opportunity for developing countries with a semi-arid climate and marginal soil. Scientists have been investigating whether this small, hardy and ... > full story -
Rare Insect Fossil Reveals 100 Million Years of Evolutionary Stasis
February 3, 2011 — Researchers have discovered the 100 million-year-old ancestor of a group of large, carnivorous, cricket-like insects that still live today in southern Asia, northern Indochina and Africa. The new ... > full story -
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Agave Fuels Excitement as a Bioenergy Crop
January 26, 2011 — Agave, currently known for its use in the production of alcoholic beverages and fibers, thrives in semi-arid regions where it is less likely to conflict with food and feed production. Agave is a ... > full story -
Earth Is Twice as Dusty as in 19th Century, Research Shows
January 10, 2011 — If the house seems dustier than it used to be, it may not be a reflection on your housekeeping skills. The amount of dust in the Earth's atmosphere has doubled over the last century, according to a ... > full story -
Hidden Literary References Discovered in the Mona Lisa
January 6, 2011 — The Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, incorporates images inspired by the Roman poet Horace and Florentine poet Petrarch, according to one ... > full story -
Dust Shatters Like Glass: Several Times More Dust Particles in Atmosphere Than Previously Thought
December 27, 2010 — Microscopic particles of dust, emitted into the atmosphere when dirt breaks apart, follow similar fragment patterns as broken glass and other brittle objects, according to new research. The research ... > full story -
Can Cacti 'Escape' Underground in High Temperatures? How a Certain Species Will Potentially Handle Global Warming
November 24, 2010 — In the scorching summer heat of the Chihuahuan Desert in southwest Texas, air temperatures can hover around 97°F (36°C) while at the surface of the soil temperatures can exceed 158°F ... > full story
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