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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 →

Study shows kids eating more fruits, veggies

March 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

New federal standards launched in 2012 that require schools to offer healthier meals have led to increased fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. The study, the first to examine school food consumption both before and after the standards went into effect, contradicts criticisms that […]

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Variety of Projects Vying for Grants From $19.5 Million Oil Spill Fund

March 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The first awards from the fund, part of a settlement between ExxonMobil and the state for a spill in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are to be announced this week.

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Utility Cited for Violating Pollution Law in North Carolina

March 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Duke Energy was charged with failing to obtain storm-water permits; it faces a similar action against its plant in Eden, N.C., where 39,000 tons of coal ash fouled the Dan River last month.

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Fishy molecule ‘sets depth limit’

March 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Scientists say it is unlikely that any fish can survive in the oceans deeper than about 8,200m.

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Fishy molecule ‘sets depth limit’

March 4, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Scientists say it is unlikely that any fish can survive in the oceans deeper than about 8,200m.

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‘Fewer crops’ now feeding the world

March 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Fewer crop species are feeding the world than 50 years ago, raising concerns about the resilience and nutritional value of the global food system, a study says.

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Bringing order to the court

March 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Luke Bornn isn’t the coach of a top-flight NBA team, a general manager with an eye for talent, or an agent representing the next up-and-coming superstar. In fact, he’s only recently become a basketball fan. But Bornn, an assistant professor of statistics, is part of a team of Harvard researchers poised to rewrite the rules […]

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Bioluminescence in Deep-Sea Fishes Breeds Species Diversity

March 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News / No Comments

Bioluminescence is used by deep-sea fishes to promote communications and mating in the open ocean, according to new research.

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Python Devours Crocodile in Australia [VIDEOS]

March 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News / No Comments

An epic battle between a freshwater crocodile and an enormous water python in Queensland, Australia, ended with the snake completely devouring its opponent.

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Inaugural World Wildlife Day Draws Praise from Top World Organizations

March 3, 2014 / Angela Cave / News / No Comments

Today, March 3rd, as decreed by the United Nations last year, is the first World Wildlife Day.

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