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Microelectronics: A Tougher Seal for Rugged Environments
February 27, 2013 — Sensors used in harsh conditions, such as deep-sea oil wells, must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures for hundreds of hours without failing. Researchers in Singapore have investigated two ... > full story -
Good Bacteria May Expunge Vancomycin-Resistant Bacteria from Your Gut
February 27, 2013 — Too much antibiotic can decimate the normal intestinal microbiota, which may never recover its former diversity. That, in turn, renders the GI tract vulnerable to being colonized by pathogens. Now ... > full story -
How the Ocean Loses Nitrogen: Scientists Identify Key Factor That Controls Nitrogen Availability in the Ocean
February 24, 2013 — During an expedition to the South Pacific Ocean, scientists discovered that organic matter derived from decaying algae regulates nitrogen loss from the Ocean’s oxygen minimum ... > full story -
Vibrant Mix of Marine Life Found at Extreme Ocean Depths
February 22, 2013 — The first scientific examinations of data recorded during a record-setting expedition have yielded new insights about the diversity of creatures that live and thrive in the cold, dark, and highly ... > full story -
Creating Next-Generation Materials Able to Operate in the Toughest Environments
February 22, 2013 — Scientists have launched a new research project to develop next-generation materials able to operate in the most extreme ... > full story -
‘Stressed’ Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics
February 21, 2013 — Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics when stressed, finds new research. In particular E. coli grown at high temperatures become resistant to rifampicin. It is generally thought that antibiotic ... > full story -
Mutant Champions Save Imperiled Species from Almost-Certain Extinction
February 19, 2013 — Species facing widespread and rapid environmental changes can sometimes evolve quickly enough to dodge the extinction bullet. Scientists consider the genetic underpinnings of such an "evolutionary ... > full story -
Jurassic Records Warn of Risk to Marine Life from Global Warming
February 19, 2013 — The risk posed by global warming and rising ocean temperatures to the future health of the world's marine ecosystem has been highlighted by scientists studying fossil ... > full story -
Cushion Plants Help Other Plants Survive
February 18, 2013 — Alpine cushion plants help other plants in harsh mountain environments to ... > full story -
Reduced Sea Ice Disturbs Balance of Greenhouse Gases
February 18, 2013 — The widespread reduction in Arctic sea ice is causing significant changes to the balance of greenhouse gases in the ... > full story
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