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Climate Change is a key challenge for society IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany) No. 054/14 | Berlin, 31.03.2014 Joint press release with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the far-reaching impacts […]

Death of young Sumatran rhino shouldn’t discourage captive breeding efforts say conservationists

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Just over two weeks ago, conservationists in the Malaysian state of Sabah managed to finally catch a wild Sumatran rhino female after months of failed attempts. But following such hopeful events, comes bad news thousands of miles away: a young female rhino, named Suci, died over the weekend at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Stop! Think before buying your child a mallard duck for Easter (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) I hope all you turkey hunters south of State Road 70 took a nice bird or two this year, as your season is coming to a close. For those of us in the rest of the state (excluding Holmes County), we still have until April 20 to bag […]

A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda (South African National Parks)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: South African National Parks) A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda Date: 1st April 2014 A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda,outgoing CEO of South African National Parks (SANParks). Saying farewell is never considered to be a joyful thing to do and becomes even more difficult […]

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

GaussBricks lets tablet users create interactive shapes that bring digital drawings, animations and games to life Continue reading →

Service is key to winery sales

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

To buy, or not to buy? That is the question for the more than 5 million annual visitors to New York’s wineries. Researchers found that customer service is the most important factor in boosting tasting room sales, but sensory descriptions of what flavors consumers might detect were a turn-off.

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New theory on cause of endometriosis

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Changes to two previously unstudied genes are the centerpiece of a new theory regarding the cause and development of endometriosis, a chronic and painful disease affecting one in 10 women. The discovery suggests epigenetic modification, a process that enhances or disrupts how DNA is read, is an integral component of the disease and its progression.

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Largest US grocery stores say ‘no’ to GMO salmon

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The two largest grocery stores in the United States, Kroger and Safeway, have promised to not sell GMO salmon. Over 9,000 stores nationwide have now committed to being free of the controversial fish.

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Badgers Can Carry Tuberculosis Across Great Distances, Study Finds

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

European badgers make rare, long-distance moves than can contribute to the spread of bovine tuberculosis, or bTB, according to a new study.

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Clear through the haze for marine ecosystems in Southeast Asia

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The unprecedented high levels of transboundary haze in Southeast Asia last year prompted Dr. Zeehan Jaafar, a lecturer at the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Science, and Dr. Tse-Lynn Loh, a postdoctoral research associate at the Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research, John G. Shedd Aquarium […]

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SeaWorld San Diego killer whale shows could end if new legislation passes

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

A US lawmaker in California has proposed legislation to stop killer whales performing at shows in the popular marine mammal park SeaWorld, in San Diego.

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Emerging multi-drug resistant infections lack standard definition, treatment

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Infection control practices for detecting and treating patients infected with emerging multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria vary significantly between hospitals. A study including a consortium of more than 200 hospitals found this inconsistency could be contributing to the increase in multidrug-resistant bacteria.

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Hospital food safety measures reduce risk of contaminated hospital food

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

A new study found more than 80 percent of raw chicken used in hospitals in food for patients and staff was contaminated with a form of antibiotic resistant bacteria called extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing E. coli. While sufficient preparation eliminated the presence of bacteria, poultry meat delivered to hospital kitchens remains a potential point of entry […]

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California Orca Welfare Bill Would Stop Killer Whale Shows at SeaWorld

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Riding a wave of momentum built by the 2013 documentary “Blackfish,” a California lawmaker will propose a bill Friday that would ban SeaWorld from using killer whales (orca) at shows in its San Diego theme park.

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Teen Elephant Moms Die Younger But Have Larger Families

March 7, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Among Asian elephants, teen moms die young but grow up to have larger families, according to a new study by University of Sheffield biologists.

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