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Discovery of Africa Moth Species Important for Agriculture, Controlling Invasive Plants
December 20, 2012 — In the rain forests of the Congo, where mammals and birds are hunted to near-extinction, an impenetrable sound of buzzing insects blankets the atmosphere. Because it is a fairly inaccessible region ... > full story -
Termites Strike Gold: Ant and Termite Colonies Unearth Gold in Australia
December 11, 2012 — Ant and termite nests could lead to hidden treasure, according to researchers in Australia. Scientists have found that at a test site in the West Australian goldfields termite mounds contained high ... > full story -
Mining Ancient Ores for Clues to Early Life
December 10, 2012 — An analysis of sulfide ore deposits from one of the world's richest base-metal mines confirms oxygen levels were extremely low on Earth 2.7 billion years ago, but also shows that microbes were ... > full story -
New Approach Could Help Resolve Mountaintop Mining Issues
December 10, 2012 — A progressive approach to resolve the complex issues surrounding mountaintop mining needs to incorporate good civic science and meaningful routes for public involvement, researchers ... > full story -
Wildfires Light Up Western Australia
December 7, 2012 — Careful observers of the new "Black Marble" images of Earth at night released this week by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have noticed bright areas in the western part ... > full story -
Mercury in Coastal Fog Linked to Upwelling of Deep Ocean Water
December 4, 2012 — An ongoing investigation of elevated mercury levels in coastal fog in California suggests that upwelling of deep ocean water along the coast brings mercury to the surface, where it enters the ... > full story -
Geoscientists Cite 'Critical Need' for Basic Research to Unleash Promising Energy Resources
November 30, 2012 — Developers of renewable energy and shale gas must overcome fundamental geological and environmental challenges if these promising energy sources are to reach their full potential, according to a trio ... > full story -
How to Buy an Ethical Diamond
November 27, 2012 — The holidays are a busy time for engagements, and an expert in corporate responsibility, says socially minded consumers have a lot to think about when it comes to finding the right ... > full story -
Tapping Into Carbon Dioxide Storage Potential of Mine Waste
November 15, 2012 — Economic value should be placed on the CO2 storage potential of mine waste, experts ... > full story -
What Lies Beneath? New Survey Technique Offers Detailed Picture of Our Changing Landscape
November 14, 2012 — A new surveying technique is giving geologists their first detailed picture of how ground movement associated with historical mining is changing the face of our ... > full story
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