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Friday, November 20, 2009

On the Origin of Nematodes: Phylogenetic Tree of World's Most Numerous Group of Animals

Scientists have published the largest nematode phylogenetic tree up until now. It contains over 1,200 species and is entirely ...  > full story

Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate

Sustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role in maintaining a healthy climate, according ...  > full story

Bacterial 'Ropes' Tie Down Shifting Southwest

Researchers have discovered that several species of microbes, at least one found prominently in the deserts of the Southwest, have evolved the trait of ...  > full story

Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Plant Life, Study Shows

As the climate gets warmer, arid soils lose nitrogen as gas, reports a new study. That could lead to deserts with even less plant life than they sustain today, say ...  > full story
 

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