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Climate sensitivity to CO2 more limited than extreme projections
— 25 Nov 2011 09:00 | EnvironmentA new study suggests that the rate of global warming from doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide may be less than the most dire estimates of some previous studies - and, in fact, may…
Great Plains river basins threatened by pumping of aquifers
— 19 Nov 2011 15:49 | EnvironmentSuitable habitat for native fishes in many Great Plains streams has been significantly reduced by the pumping of groundwater from the High Plains aquifer - and scientists analysing…
Advance in microchannel manufacturing opens new industry applications
— 2 Apr 2011 11:46 | TechnologyEngineers at Oregon State University have invented a new way to use surface-mount adhesives in the production of low-temperature, microchannel heat exchangers - an advance that will…
Genetic analysis reveals history, evolution of an ancient delicacy - morels
— 4 Mar 2011 14:14 | BiologyDinosaurs squashed them with impunity. Thousands of species that lacked culinary appreciation have turned up their noses at them. And a study based on advanced DNA analysis has shown…
Climate change causing demise of lodgepole pine in western North America
— 1 Mar 2011 18:48 | EnvironmentLodgepole pine, a hardy tree species that can thrive in cold temperatures and plays a key role in many western ecosystems, is already shrinking in range as a result of climate change…
New Zealand earthquake damage illustrates risks posed by shallow crustal faults
— 23 Feb 2011 19:44 | Geology and palaeontologyThe terribly destructive earthquake that just hit Christchurch, New Zealand, was only a moderate 6.3 magnitude, but had certain characteristics that offer an important lesson to cities…
Pheromone increases foraging honey bees, leads to healthier hives
— 12 Feb 2011 20:01 | BiologyThe application of a naturally occurring pheromone to honey bee test colonies increases colony growth resulting in stronger hives overall, according to a new study conducted by scientists…
Pollution controls used during China Olympics could save lives if continued
— 8 Feb 2011 18:24 | EnvironmentThe air pollution control measures that were put in place in Beijing during the 2008 Olympic Games - if continued - would cut almost in half the lifetime risk of lung cancer for the…
Wild rainbow trout critical to health of steelhead populations
— 1 Feb 2011 21:42 | BiologyGenetic research is showing that healthy steelhead runs in Pacific Northwest streams can depend heavily on the productivity of their stay-at-home counterparts, rainbow trout…
Surf's up: New research provides precise way to monitor ocean wave behaviour, shore impacts
— 29 Jan 2011 18:07 | EnvironmentEngineers have created a new type of 'stereo vision' to use in studying ocean waves as they pound against the shore, providing a better way to understand and monitor this violent, ever-changing…