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Ancient Dry Spells Offer Clues About the Future of DroughtGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 09, 2011 As parts of Central America and the U.S. Southwest endure some of the worst droughts to hit those areas in decades, scientists have unearthed new evidence about ancient dry spells that suggest the future could bring even more serious water shortages. Three researchers speaking at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco on Dec. 5, 2011, presented new findings about the past and future of drought. Ben Cook, a climatologist affiliated with NASA's Goddard Institute ... read more |
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  China woman sentenced to death over poisoned milk A Chinese court has sentenced a woman to death and jailed her husband for life after they were convicted of deliberately poisoning milk that killed three children, a statement said. ... more | .. |
 US asks WTO to settle chicken trade row with China The United States said Thursday it was asking the World Trade Organization to settle a dispute with China over Beijing's duties on US chicken imports. ... more | .. |
  Madagascar's Avenue of the Baobabs saved from watery death Majestic trees line the dusty road known as the Avenue of the Baobabs, their large trunks crowned with clawing branches that reach 20 metres (70 feet) high. ... more | .. |
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 Wine dregs improve cow milk, cut methane emissions Feeding dairy cows the stems, seeds and skins from wine grapes boosts milk production and dramatically cuts the animal's methane emissions, Australian researched published Thursday shows. ... more | .. |
 Scottish leader sees growth for whisky sales in China With Scotch whisky exports to China soaring, Scottish leader Alex Salmond said Friday his country's most iconic product is poised to become the next big thing in China's luxury market. ... more | .. |
 Herbicide may affect plants thought to be resistant Purdue University researchers have discovered a fine-tuning mechanism involved in plant root growth that has them questioning whether a popular herbicide may have unintended consequences, causing so ... more | .. |
 Using Radiation to Sterilize Light Brown Apple Moth A new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows that radiation can be used to effectively sterilize the light brown apple moth (LBAM), an insect pest found in Australia, New Zealan ... more |
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China defends Russian oil purchases, slams US 'bullying'
Markets mixed as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes
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 Climate-smart agriculture should be livelihood-smart too Encouraging climate-smart agriculture can lead to climate change adaptation practices in a partnership where the farmer's needs are addressed. "Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to i ... more | .. |
 Stronger corn? Take it off steroids, make it all female A Purdue University researcher has taken corn off steroids and found that the results might lead to improvements in that and other crops. Burkhard Schulz, an assistant professor of horticultur ... more | .. |
 Fake Italian organic food sold around Europe: police Fake organic products from Italy have been sold around Europe, Italian police said on Tuesday as they announced the results of an inquiry that has led to seven arrests and the seizure of 2,500 tons of food. ... more | .. |
 Residents live semi-submerged in Madagascar capital Razafindramanga is a prisoner in her own home. ... more |
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 Plant seeds protect their genetic material against dehydration Plant seeds represent a special biological system: They remain in a dormant state with a significantly reduced metabolism and are thus able to withstand harsh environmental conditions for extended p ... more | .. |
 Saudis to spend $66B to boost water supply Saudi Arabia's National Water Co. plans to spend $66.4 billion on water and wastewater projects over the next eight years as water consumption grows faster than the kingdom's burgeoning population. ... more | .. |
Using Radiation to Sterilize Insect Pests A new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows that radiation can be used to effectively sterilize the light brown apple moth (LBAM), an insect pest found in Australia, New Zealan ... more | .. |
 World Grain Production Down, But Recovering World grain production fell, exacerbating a global food situation already plagued by rising prices, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publica ... more |
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NATO and EU scramble to boost drone defences to counter Russia
Tomahawk missiles main topic for Zelensky-Trump meet: Ukraine official
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 Danube's near-record lows strangle shipping Severe drought has hit Europe's second largest river, the Danube, turning it into a navigation nightmare for shipping companies all the way from Germany to Bulgaria. ... more | .. |
Massive roof farm planned for Berlin A massive former factory roof in Berlin will become a farm to produce food for local residents and could be a model for future city farms, its planners say. ... more | .. |
  NASA Satellite Confirms Sharp Decline in Pollution from US Coal Power Plants A team of scientists have used the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) on NASA's Aura satellite to confirm major reductions in the levels of a key air pollutant generated by coal power plants in the e ... more | .. |
 Africa's women farmers doorstep UN climate talks Bearing the message that their livelihoods were in peril, hundreds of women farmers tried Friday to gatecrash UN climate talks in Durban, where they were peacefully held back by police. ... more |
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 Herbicide spurs reproductive problems in many animals An international team of researchers has reviewed the evidence linking exposure to atrazine - an herbicide widely used in the U.S. and more than 60 other nations - to reproductive problems in animal ... more | .. |
 APL Proposes First Global Orbital Observation Program A consortium led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is proposing a geoscience program that would give scientists the first continuous real-time look at t ... more | .. |
 China launches remote-sensing satellite Yaogan XIII China successfully launched the remote-sensing satellite Yaogan XIII Wednesday from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi, according to a press release from the center. ... more | .. |
 Texas Drought Visible in New National Groundwater Maps The record-breaking drought in Texas that has fueled wildfires, decimated crops and forced cattle sales has also reduced levels of groundwater in much of the state to the lowest levels seen in more ... more |
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SpaceX launches 21 satellites for U.S. military from California
AI model sharpens solar forecasts to support satellite network stability
Ancient Heavy Water Found in Planet-Forming Disk Reveals Solar Origins of Earth's Oceans | .. |
Chemistry can tell a beer's 'home' Spanish researchers say they've developed a technique based on chemistry that is 99 percent accurate at revealing the country of origin of beer. ... more | .. |
 Minorities pay more for water and sewer Racial minorities pay systemically more for basic water and sewer services than white people, according to a study by Michigan State University researchers. This "structural inequality" is not neces ... more | .. |
 Australian science joins global effort to transform food system The Commission on Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change (CSACC) - an independent global commission of eminent scientists - has released a blueprint for urgent action to deal with the global cha ... more | .. |
 How drought-tolerant grasses came to be If you eat bread stuffing or grain-fed turkey this Thanksgiving, give thanks to the grasses - a family of plants that includes wheat, oats, corn and rice. Some grasses, such as corn and sugar cane, ... more |
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 Soybean adoption came early by many cultures, archaeologists say Human domestication of soybeans is thought to have first occurred in central China some 3,000 years ago, but archaeologists now suggest that cultures in even earlier times and in other locations ado ... more | .. |
 Government investment brings low cost radar satellites to market Rt. Honourable David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, has announced an investment of 21M pounds that will enable British small satellite pioneer SSTL to launch an innovative ... more | .. |
 Study of flower petals shows evolution at the cellular level A new study of flower petals shows evolution in action, and contradicts more that 60 years of scientific thought. The findings are reported by a scientist from UC Santa Barbara and a research team f ... more | .. |
Herbicide may affect plants thought to be resistant Purdue University researchers have discovered a fine-tuning mechanism involved in plant root growth that has them questioning whether a popular herbicide may have unintended consequences, causing so ... more |
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