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Skeletons in Cave Reveal Mediterranean Secrets
November 28, 2012 — Skeletal remains in an island cave in Favignana, Italy, reveal that modern humans first settled in Sicily around the time of the last ice age and despite living on Mediterranean islands, ate little ... > full story -
Sea Levels Rising Faster Than IPCC Projections
November 28, 2012 — Sea levels are rising 60 per cent faster than the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's central projections, new research suggests. While temperature rises appear to be consistent with the ... > full story -
Three New Arthropod Species Have Been Found in the Maestrazgo Caves in Teruel
November 27, 2012 — Scientists have discovered three new collembolan species in the Maestrazgo caves in Teruel, Spain. These minute animals belong to one of the most ancient animal species on the planet. The Maestrazgo ... > full story -
Ancient Microbes Found Living Beneath the Icy Surface of Antarctic Lake
November 26, 2012 — A pioneering study reveals, for the first time, a viable community of bacteria that survives and ekes out a living in a dark, salty and subfreezing environment beneath nearly 20 meters of ice in one ... > full storyMore: -
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Microbial 'Missing Link' Discovered After Man Impales Hand on Tree Branch
November 26, 2012 — Two years ago, a 71-year-old Indiana man impaled his hand on a branch after cutting down a dead tree. The wound caused an infection that led scientists to discover a new bacterium and solve a mystery ... > full story -
Climate Change Evident Across Europe, Confirming Urgent Need for Adaptation
November 23, 2012 — Climate change is affecting all regions in Europe, causing a wide range of impacts on society and the environment. Further impacts are expected in the future, potentially causing high damage costs, ... > full story -
Norway's Oil Industry Working in Extreme Conditions
November 23, 2012 — The northward shift of Norway’s oil industry means it must adjust to temperatures down to -30°C, storms, sleet and snow, and drift ice. And to the blackest ... > full story -
Magnesium Oxide: From Earth to Super-Earth
November 22, 2012 — The mantles of Earth and other rocky planets are rich in magnesium and oxygen. Due to its simplicity, the mineral magnesium oxide is a good model for studying the nature of planetary interiors. New ... > full story -
Emperor Penguins Budget Time for Short Rests on Ice During Chick-Rearing Season
November 21, 2012 — For the first time, researchers tracking the behavior of emperor penguins near the sea have identified the importance of sea ice for the penguins' feeding habits. The research describes emperor ... > full story -
Mars Formed from Similar Building Blocks to That of Earth, Reveals Study of Martian Meteorites
November 19, 2012 — A team of scientists studied the hydrogen in water from the Martian interior and found that Mars formed from similar building blocks to that of Earth, but that there were differences in the later ... > full storyMore:
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