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Geoengineering: Does Dumping Iron in the Ocean Sequester CO2?
If we made made the globe warm, we can make the globe cool. That's the premise and promise of geoengineering, the name given to intentional attempts to alter the climate. But, the science behind most of the current schemes is relatively unproven.
If we made made the globe warm, we can make the globe cool. That's the premise and promise of geoengineering, the name given to intentional attempts to alter the climate. But, the science behind most of the current schemes is relatively unproven.
Environment
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008, 7:59am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008, 7:59am
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Video: Beautiful but Toxic Chemical Eruption
Volcanoes may be the most overworked science fair project of all time, but this video is really cool.
Volcanoes may be the most overworked science fair project of all time, but this video is really cool.
Team makes gecko-inspired adhesive bandage
Scientists have long admired the gecko lizard for its gravity-defying feet. Now U.S. researchers have made a waterproof bandage inspired by the sticky surface of a gecko's paws.
Scientists have long admired the gecko lizard for its gravity-defying feet. Now U.S. researchers have made a waterproof bandage inspired by the sticky surface of a gecko's paws.
Materials Science
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008, 7:58am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008, 7:58am
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Small sea creatures may be the 'canaries in the coal mine' of climate change 
As oceans warm and become more acidic, ocean creatures are undergoing severe stress and entire food webs are at risk, according to scientists at a press briefing this morning at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston.
As oceans warm and become more acidic, ocean creatures are undergoing severe stress and entire food webs are at risk, according to scientists at a press briefing this morning at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Synthesizing Science and Politics
Climate change highlights the interesting relationship that the political world has with science.
Climate change highlights the interesting relationship that the political world has with science.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Tell Us What You Really Think, Professor Baltimore
Outgoing AAAS President Rips Bush on Science Policy
Outgoing AAAS President Rips Bush on Science Policy
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:58am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:58am
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Unexplored microbes hold incredible potential for science and industry
Humans live in the midst of a seething, breathing microbial world. Microorganisms populate every conceivable habitat, both familiar and exotic, from the surface of the human skin, to rainforest floors, to hydrothermal vents in the ocean floors.
Humans live in the midst of a seething, breathing microbial world. Microorganisms populate every conceivable habitat, both familiar and exotic, from the surface of the human skin, to rainforest floors, to hydrothermal vents in the ocean floors.
Microbiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Brain blanket boosts mind control
With a sheet of electrodes placed over the brain, people can quickly learn to move a cursor around a computer screen using their thoughts. Early trials suggest that this new procedure could overtake more established brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
With a sheet of electrodes placed over the brain, people can quickly learn to move a cursor around a computer screen using their thoughts. Early trials suggest that this new procedure could overtake more established brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).
Neuroscience
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Spacewalkers Prime Station's European Lab for Science
Two spacewalking astronauts primed the International Space Station's (ISS) new European lab for orbital science Friday by adding new experiments to its gleaming hull.
Two spacewalking astronauts primed the International Space Station's (ISS) new European lab for orbital science Friday by adding new experiments to its gleaming hull.
Space
Source: Space.com
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Source: Space.com
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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New study shows extent of harmful human influences on global ecosystems
More than 40 percent of the world’s oceans are heavily impacted by human activities, including overfishing and pollution, according to a new study that will appear in tomorrow’s peer-reviewed journal Science.
More than 40 percent of the world’s oceans are heavily impacted by human activities, including overfishing and pollution, according to a new study that will appear in tomorrow’s peer-reviewed journal Science.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Feb 15, 2008, 9:29am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Feb 15, 2008, 9:29am
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New tool for resolving fisheries conflicts
Images of dolphins and turtles ensnared in tuna nets are a heart-wrenching reminder of the impact of fisheries on ocean bio-diversity. Known in fisheries science as ‘by-catch,’ this killing of non-target species is a complex problem that has resisted easy answers.
Images of dolphins and turtles ensnared in tuna nets are a heart-wrenching reminder of the impact of fisheries on ocean bio-diversity. Known in fisheries science as ‘by-catch,’ this killing of non-target species is a complex problem that has resisted easy answers.
Ecology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Feb 15, 2008, 9:28am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Feb 15, 2008, 9:28am
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Pristine Continent, Messy Problem
The ancient secrets of global warming - are they trapped in Antarctic ice? John Blackstone explores science at the South Pole, where researchers examine unusual animals to buried neutrinos.
The ancient secrets of global warming - are they trapped in Antarctic ice? John Blackstone explores science at the South Pole, where researchers examine unusual animals to buried neutrinos.
Environment
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:19am
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:19am
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From Russia with scintillation
This week, one of the most ambitious and unusual bulk orders in science will finally be filled. At a former Soviet weapons plant in the Russian town of Bogoroditsk, workers will pull from one of their 159 ovens the last of thousands of highly specialized crystals being produced for the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS). The CMS, a scientific instrument the size of a building, is being assembled at CERN, the European particle-physics laboratory outside Geneva in Switzerland.
This week, one of the most ambitious and unusual bulk orders in science will finally be filled. At a former Soviet weapons plant in the Russian town of Bogoroditsk, workers will pull from one of their 159 ovens the last of thousands of highly specialized crystals being produced for the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS). The CMS, a scientific instrument the size of a building, is being assembled at CERN, the European particle-physics laboratory outside Geneva in Switzerland.
Children of a Lesser God
For the offspring of a science deity, the legacy is more burden than blessing.
For the offspring of a science deity, the legacy is more burden than blessing.
Misc
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:26am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:26am
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Atomic agency to give verdict on Iran
The International Atomic Energy Agency is wrapping up its inquiry into Iran’s nuclear activities and is expected to report its findings on 20 February
The International Atomic Energy Agency is wrapping up its inquiry into Iran’s nuclear activities and is expected to report its findings on 20 February
Science Politics
Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am
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Date Set for Presidential Science Debate 2008
The growing movement to host a presidential debate focused on science has reached a new milestone. The organizers of Science Debate 2008 have set a date, April 18, and a venue, the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
The growing movement to host a presidential debate focused on science has reached a new milestone. The organizers of Science Debate 2008 have set a date, April 18, and a venue, the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Science Politics
Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:17am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:17am
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Science, not romance, controls mating at Smithsonian's National Zoo
This Valentine’s Day, Cupid won’t be making a stop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Unlike the spontaneous attraction that most humans equate with love and romance, mating and dating at the National Zoo is planned, strategic and science-based—quite an unromantic encounter.
This Valentine’s Day, Cupid won’t be making a stop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Unlike the spontaneous attraction that most humans equate with love and romance, mating and dating at the National Zoo is planned, strategic and science-based—quite an unromantic encounter.
Zoology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 2:22pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 2:22pm
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Studying rivers for clues to global carbon cycle
In the science world, in the media, and recently, in our daily lives, the debate continues over how carbon in the atmosphere is affecting global climate change. Studying just how carbon cycles throughout the Earth is an enormous challenge, but one Northwestern University professor is doing his part by studying one important segment -- rivers.
In the science world, in the media, and recently, in our daily lives, the debate continues over how carbon in the atmosphere is affecting global climate change. Studying just how carbon cycles throughout the Earth is an enormous challenge, but one Northwestern University professor is doing his part by studying one important segment -- rivers.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 2:22pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 2:22pm
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Science of the orgasm
To unlock the secrets of the climax researchers are looking behind the scenes and into the nervous system, where the true magic happens.
To unlock the secrets of the climax researchers are looking behind the scenes and into the nervous system, where the true magic happens.
Neuroscience
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:45am
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Japan's scientific geniuses prefer their labs to the limelight
The country expects its scientists to be humble and modest. Some think that's why younger people are avoiding the field.
The country expects its scientists to be humble and modest. Some think that's why younger people are avoiding the field.
Science Politics
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:44am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:44am
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McCain's Beef with Bears?—Pork
The presidential wannabe scoffs at pouring millions into studying grizzly bear DNA, but scientists say it's key to preserving the species
The presidential wannabe scoffs at pouring millions into studying grizzly bear DNA, but scientists say it's key to preserving the species
Science Politics
Source: SciAM
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:43am
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Source: SciAM
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:43am
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Space shuttle lifts off from Florida
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from its seaside Florida launch pad on Thursday to deliver a $1.9 billion European science laboratory to the International Space Station.
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from its seaside Florida launch pad on Thursday to deliver a $1.9 billion European science laboratory to the International Space Station.
Bad weather threatens shuttle launch
NASA began fueling shuttle Atlantis for liftoff Thursday, even though bad weather threatened to delay the mission to add another science lab to the international space station.
NASA began fueling shuttle Atlantis for liftoff Thursday, even though bad weather threatened to delay the mission to add another science lab to the international space station.
Is political orientation transmitted genetically?
Rice political science professor says your genes play a part in your politics
Rice political science professor says your genes play a part in your politics
Genetics
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008, 9:48am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008, 9:48am
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Physical Sciences Win Out Over Biomedicine in 2009 Budget Proposal
President George W. Bush today proposed a flat budget for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2009 while asking for double-digit increases at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy's Office of Science, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
President George W. Bush today proposed a flat budget for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2009 while asking for double-digit increases at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy's Office of Science, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Climate 'could devastate crops'
Climate change could cause severe crop losses in South Asia and southern Africa over the next 20 years, a study in the journal Science says.
Climate change could cause severe crop losses in South Asia and southern Africa over the next 20 years, a study in the journal Science says.
Environment
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 01, 2008, 9:19am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 01, 2008, 9:19am
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Paper in Science shows how some solids mimic liquids on nanoscale
A University of Waterloo physics and astronomy research team, in a paper to be published Friday in Science Magazine, shows how some solids behave like liquids on the nanoscale.
A University of Waterloo physics and astronomy research team, in a paper to be published Friday in Science Magazine, shows how some solids behave like liquids on the nanoscale.
Physics
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Feb 01, 2008, 9:19am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Feb 01, 2008, 9:19am
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DNA does the work: Building new gold crystals
Using DNA, the blueprint of life, U.S. researchers said they have made a three-dimensional structure from particles of gold in a development that could lead to a host of custom-designed materials.
Using DNA, the blueprint of life, U.S. researchers said they have made a three-dimensional structure from particles of gold in a development that could lead to a host of custom-designed materials.
Materials Science
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:29am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:29am
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Scientists Say Bush Stifles Science and Lets Global Leadership Slip
In his final State of the Union address, President George W. Bush devoted several lines to science and technology topics. He called for research and funding to reduce oil dependency and reverse the growth of greenhouse gases.
In his final State of the Union address, President George W. Bush devoted several lines to science and technology topics. He called for research and funding to reduce oil dependency and reverse the growth of greenhouse gases.
Science Politics
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:28am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:28am
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Enzymes from insect-eating plants could give us new antibacterial products.
Carnivorous plants are not the first organisms to come to mind when searching for biomedical compounds. Yet, like something from science fiction, researchers are discovering enzymes in the digestive fluids of carnivorous pitcher plants that could prove useful in controlling infections.
Carnivorous plants are not the first organisms to come to mind when searching for biomedical compounds. Yet, like something from science fiction, researchers are discovering enzymes in the digestive fluids of carnivorous pitcher plants that could prove useful in controlling infections.
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