Appalachian coal ash richest in rare earth elements
National Science Foundation, Environmental Research and Education Foundation, American Coal Ash Association
Environment
May 27, 2016
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Arctic Ocean methane does not reach the atmosphere
250 methane flares release the climate gas methane from the seabed and into the Arctic Ocean. During the summer months this leads to an increased methane concentration in the ocean. But surprisingly, very little of the climate ...
Environment
May 27, 2016
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Saving salamanders: Searching for signs of a deadly fungus
Holding a sandwich bag containing a squirming, Eastern red-spotted newt, Evan Grant inspects its shiny skin for signs of a killer.
Plants & Animals
May 27, 2016
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Expert urges voluntary family planning to mitigate climate change
With climate change already close to an irreversible tipping point, urgent action is needed to reduce not only our mean (carbon) footprints but also the "number of feet" - that is, the growing population either already creating ...
Environment
May 27, 2016
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Cave art trove found in Spain 1,000 feet underground
Spanish archaeologists say they have discovered an exceptional set of Paleolithic-era cave drawings that could rank among the best in a country that already boasts some of the world's most important cave art.
Archaeology
May 27, 2016
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Hawk moths have a second nose for evaluating flowers
Flowers without scent produce fewer seeds, although they are visited as often by pollinators as are flowers that do emit a scent. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, made this surprising ...
Plants & Animals
May 27, 2016
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Engineering team designs novel multi-field invisible sensor
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has invented a novel camouflage technique that effectively hides thermal and electronic sensors without compromising performance. Led by Assistant Professor ...
Engineering
May 27, 2016
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Underwater grass beds have ability to protect and maintain their own health
An expansive bed of underwater grass at the mouth of the Susquehanna River has proven it is able to "take a licking and keep on ticking." A recent study has found that the submersed aquatic vegetation (SAV) bed at Susquehanna ...
Earth Sciences
May 27, 2016
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Faster, more efficient CRISPR editing in mice
University of California, Berkeley scientists have developed a quicker and more efficient method to alter the genes of mice with CRISPR-Cas9, simplifying a procedure growing in popularity because of the ease of using the ...
Biotechnology
May 27, 2016
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Shipwreck from 1800s uncovered in Boston's Seaport District
A shipwreck from the 1800s has been uncovered during construction in Boston's Seaport District.
Archaeology
May 27, 2016
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