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Earth Sciences RSS FeedsEarthquakes may endanger New York more than thought, says study - (The Earth Institute at Columbia University) A study by a group of prominent seismologists suggests that a pattern of subtle but active faults makes the risk of earthquakes to the New York City area substantially greater than formerly believed. Among other things, they say that the controversial Indian Point nuclear power plants, 24 miles north of the city, sit astride the previously unidentified intersection of two active seismic zones. ...Feed Source: www.eurekalert.org Energy secretary, IEEE-member industry leader to deliver keynote addresses during GridWeek 2008 - (IEEE-USA) US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman and Enrique Santacana, president and CEO of ABB Inc., will be the keynote speakers during GridWeek 2008 in Washington, an annual gathering of smart grid stakeholders and thought leaders. ... Unique study shows oil, gas seismic work not affecting Gulf sperm whales - (Texas A&M University) In recent years, there has been concern that man-made noise may be a cause of stress for dolphins, whales and other marine mammals, but the results of a five-year study show that noise pollution seems to have minimal effect on endangered sperm whales in the Gulf of Mexico, say researchers from Texas A&M University who led the project and released their 323-page report today at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.... Tahitian vanilla originated in Maya forests, says UC Riverside botanist - (University of California - Riverside) The origin of the Tahitian vanilla orchid has long eluded botanists. The orchid is found to exist only in cultivation; natural, wild populations have never been encountered. Now, a team of investigators led by Pesach Lubinsky, a postdoctoral researcher at UC Riverside, claims to have traced Tahitian vanilla back to its true origins. The researchers argue that Tahitian vanilla began its evolutionary journey as a pre-Columbian Maya cultivar inside the tropical forests of Guatemala.... Forward planning release from the BA - (The BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science)) The BA Festival of Science will be in Liverpool Sept. 6-11, bringing over 350 of the UK's top scientists and engineers to discuss the latest developments in science with the public. In addition to talks and debates at the University of Liverpool, there will be a host of events throughout the city as part of the European Capital of Culture celebrations.... Exploding chromosomes fuel research about evolution of genetic storage - (University of Chicago) Research into single-celled, aquatic algae called dinoflagellates is showing that these and related organisms may have evolved more than one way to tightly back their DNA into chromsomes. Even so, the evolution of chromosomes in dinoflagellates, humans and other mammals seem to share a common biochemical basis. ... Tel Aviv University's eco-architecture could produce 'grow your own' homes - (American Friends of Tel Aviv University) Stable building structures are now being constructed from living trees.... RV Polarstern on its way to East Siberian Sea - (Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres) German research vessel Polarstern, operated by the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in the Helmholtz Association, transits the Northwest Passage for the first time. Polarstern left the port of Reykjavik on Aug. 12, is now located in the Northwest Passage. Its destination is the East Siberian Sea where geoscientific measurements at the junction between the Mendeleev Ridge and the East Siberian Shelf are the subject. ... Genetics reveals big fish that almost got away - (Wildlife Conservation Society) Researchers from the University of Hawaii, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, National Marine Fisheries Service and Projecto Meros do Brazil discovered a new species of fish -- a grouper that reaches more than six feet in length and can weigh nearly 1,000 pounds. This newly discovered species can be found roaming the tropical reefs of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. ... American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Aug. 20, 2008 - (American Chemical Society) The American Chemical Society News Service Weekly Press Package with reports from 36 major peer-reviewed journals on chemistry, health, medicine, energy, environment, food, nanotechnology and other hot topics.... Manes, trains and antlers explained - (University of Wisconsin-Madison) For Charles Darwin, the problem of the peacock's tail, in light of his theory of natural selection, was vexing in the extreme.... Virginia Tech researcher converts biodiesel byproduct into omega-3 fatty acids - (Virginia Tech) The typical American diet often lacks omega-3 fatty acids despite clinical research that shows their potential human health benefits. Zhiyou Wen, assistant professor of biological systems engineering in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, found a way to grow these compounds using a byproduct of the emerging biodiesel industry.... A new biopesticide for the organic food boom - (American Chemical Society) With the boom in consumption of organic foods creating a pressing need for natural insecticides and herbicides that can be used on crops certified as "organic," biopesticide pioneer Pam G. Marrone is reporting development of a new "green" pesticide obtained from an extract of the giant knotweed. The research will be reported in August at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Philadelphia.... Satellite images show continued breakup of 2 of Greenland's largest glaciers - (Ohio State University) Researchers monitoring daily satellite images here of Greenland's glaciers have discovered break-ups at two of the largest glaciers in the last month. They expect that part of the Northern hemisphere's longest floating glacier will continue to disintegrate within the next year.... Dartmouth workshop sets research agenda for environmental mercury - (Dartmouth College) Embracing the belief that an interdisciplinary and coordinated research agenda can have a profound impact on advancing science and influencing policy, a group of experts has developed a roadmap for improving our understanding of how mercury moves through the marine ecosystem and into the fish we eat.... New book further supports controversial theory of 'Man the Hunted' - (Washington University in St. Louis) Despite popular theories to the contrary, early humans evolved not as aggressive hunters, but as prey of many predators."Humans are no more born to be hunters than to be gardeners," argues Robert W. Sussman, Ph.D., professor of anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis, in the newly-updated version of the controversial book "Man the Hunted: Primates, Predators and Human Evolution."... Genome of saltwater creature could aid understanding of gene grouping - (Rice University) The genome of the simple saltwater creature Trichoplax has been published in a new study in the journal Nature. Rice University co-investigator Nicholas Putnam says the genetic index clearly shows many large collections of genes that group together on both the Trichoplax and human chromosomes. Investigators are interested in why certain groups of genes remain together and what happens if they get separated by mutation.... Public involvement in environmental decisions - (National Academy of Sciences) Legislation and public pressure have led federal agencies such as the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Agriculture to involve the public in a wide range of environmental decisions.... A better way to make hydrogen from biofuels - (Ohio State University) Researchers here have found a way to convert ethanol and other biofuels into hydrogen very efficiently. A new catalyst makes hydrogen from ethanol with 90 percent yield, at a workable temperature, and using inexpensive ingredients. The new catalyst is much less expensive than others being developed around the world, because it does not contain precious metals, such as platinum or rhodium.... Numerical simulations of nutrient transport changes in Honghu Lake Basin - (Science in China Press) Nutrients transported from catchments are one of the most important sources for lake eutrophication. The Honghu Lake Basin, located at the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, was chosen as the study area, the numerical simulations were used to assess the relative roles of natural, climate-induced changes versus human-related activities in changes of the nutrient transportation. The simulation results showed that the effect from human activities increased rapidly, and had become a dominant factor.... Trees kill odors and other emissions from poultry farms - (American Chemical Society) Trees aren't just for wood and decoration -- they may also destroy odors. Scientists in Delaware are reporting data showing that just three rows of trees planted around poultry farms can cut nuisance emissions of dust, ammonia and odors from poultry houses. Their study will be presented in August at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Philadelphia.... Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease - (University of Michigan) New research suggests that cadmium is one of the critical ingredients causing emphysema, and even low-level exposure attained through second-hand smoke and other means may also increase the chance of developing lung disease. ... Getting to the root of the matter - (Soil Science Society of America) A number of current issues related to water availability and climate change are giving impetus to new research aimed at roots and their functioning. The research is producing new experimental methods, data acquisition and theoretical understanding. Recently, scientists from the US Salinity Laboratory, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, assembled a collection of new research in the form of 13 papers that are published as a special section of the August issue of Vadose Zone Journal.... Measuring calcium in serpentine soils - (Soil Science Society of America) Serpentine soils contain highly variable amounts of calcium, making them marginal lands for farming. Successful management of serpentine soils requires accurate measurement of the calcium they hold. Research published this month in the Soil Science Society of America Journal shows that multiple measurement techniques are needed to accurately measure calcium content in serpentine soils.... Can biofuels be sustainable? - (American Society of Agronomy) With oil prices skyrocketing, the search is on for efficient and sustainable biofuels. Research published this month in Agronomy Journal examines one biofuel crop contender: corn stover. Corn stover is made up of the leaves and stalks of corn plants that are left in the field after harvesting the edible corn grain. Corn stover could supply as much as 25 percent of the biofuel crop needed by 2030. ... Copyright © 2008, Chicago Best Price. All Rights Reserved. |