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Abiotic Synthesis Of Methane: New Evidence Supports 19th-Century Idea On Formation Of Oil And Gas
Scientists in Washington, D.C. are reporting laboratory evidence supporting the possibility that some of Earth's oil and natural gas may have formed in a way much different than the traditional...
Algae crop grows in salt
Scientists have grown useful algae in open, saline ponds, creating a biofuel crop that thrives in Australia and doesn’t need fresh water.
Tension on the grapevine
Predictions of grape yields are extremely important to juice processors and wineries; timely and precise yield forecasts allow producers to plan for harvest and move the highly perishable grape crop...
Plentiful poinsettias without PGRs
Poinsettias can be a lucrative crop for ornamental plant growers, particularly during the Christmas season. In the temperate regions of the southern hemisphere, where poinsettias are grown for both export...
Paleoecologists Offer New Insight Into How Climate Change Will Affect Organisms
New research examines some of the potential problems with current prediction methods and calls for the use of a range of approaches when predicting the impact of climate change on...
Great whites sometimes visit San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- One of the most feared animals on earth, the great white shark, occasionally enters San Francisco Bay, a report published Wednesday said.
Calm before the spawn: Climate change and coral spawning
What's the point of setting up marine reserves to protect coral reefs from pollution, ship groundings and overfishing if climate change could cause far more damage? A study published this...
Climate change, justice and faith | John Houghton
The effects of climate change will fall hardest on the developing world. Our sense of justice demands we act nowThere is compelling evidence that the world is warming and the climate changing...
China's nitrogen emissions could worsen pollution
China has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.
New Insight into Predicting Cholera in the Bengal Delta
In Bangladesh cholera epidemics occur twice a year. Scientists have tried, without success, to determine the causes - and advance early detection and prevention efforts. Researchers from Tufts University have...
Headed to Space? Take the Elevator
NASA-Sponsored Contest in Mojave Desert Attempts to Turn Science Fiction into Reality
El Niño Cycles Threaten Some New World Monkey Populations
El Niño atmospheric oscillations over the Pacific Ocean wreak havoc on monkey populations, either in the midst of the periodic hot and dry spells or in their chilly aftermath, according...
Pelican Bay hot chocolate mix recalled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Pelican Bay Ltd. of Dunedin, Fla., says it is recalling its "Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix" because it might contain undeclared tree nuts.
'Whitewash' could slow global warming: Peruvian scientist
A Peruvian scientist has called on his country to help slow the melting of Andean glaciers by daubing white paint on the rock and earth left behind by receding ice...
North America Automobile Sector Bottom Of 'World Sustainability League'
North American car manufacturers have come bottom of the league in the largest ever international study of the global automobile sector's sustainability performance.
Great Wines Come From Great Soils
The world's greatest wines are the result of synergy among grape variety, human input, and terroir -- a term defined as the vineyard site, soil, and climate. Experts will discuss...
For African violets, 'hands off' means healthier
STILLWATER, OK -- African violets have a mixed reputation. Their delicate, colorful flowers and furry, soft leaves make them a favorite among home gardeners and growers.
Five extreme ways to beat climate change
From virtual volcanos to space mirrors, science is exploring new ways to fend off global warmingStratospheric aerosolsMimics the cooling effects of a volcanic eruption by spraying shiny sulphur compounds into the high atmosphere....
Kilimanjaro's Snows Gone by 2022?
Ernest Hemingway must be reaching for a bottle of grappa in his grave. The snows of Kilimanjaro—inspirations for a Hemingway story of the same name—could be gone by 2022, a...
Volcanic eruptions may split Africa: scientists
Volcanic activity may split the African continent in two owing to a recent geological crack in northeastern Ethiopia, researchers said on Tuesday.
Climate Change Could Create Agricultural Winners And Losers In East Africa, New Study Warns
As African leaders prepare to present an ambitious proposal to industrialized countries for coping with climate change in the part of the world that is most vulnerable to its impacts,...
Sustainably grown garlic
Consumer interest in new and diverse types of garlic is on the rise. Fueled by factors including the growth of the "local foods" movement, interest in world cuisines, and widespread...
NASA Probe Sees Changing Seasons on Mercury
Mercury probe sees seasonal changes, iron on surface during third flyby.
CO2 from forest destruction overestimated – study
The carbon dioxide emissions caused by the destruction of tropical forests have been significantly overestimated, according to a new study. The work could undermine attempts to pay poor countries to protect forests as...
Sun or shade: Pecan leaves' photosynthetic light response evaluated
Pecan, the most valuable nut tree native to North America, is native from northern Illinois and southeastern Iowa to the Gulf Coast of the United States, where it grows abundantly...
Disasters may catch Canada unprepared: AG report
If a terrorist attack, massive flood or other major disaster strikes, the federal government is unprepared to lead a co-ordinated emergency response, Canada's auditor general has found.
Africans Boycott U.N. Climate Meetings
Wealthy Countries Set Carbon-cutting Targets Too Low, African Countries Say
How the World's Largest Cruise Ship Floats
This giant vessel follows the same physical principles as small ships.