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February 23, 2016

A new way track and stop human and agricultural viruses
Blacksburg VA (SPX) Feb 23, 2016
Viruses are molecular thieves that take from their hosts under the cloak of darkness. But now a Virginia Tech scientist has found a way to not only track viral hijackers, but also potentially stop them from replicating. The discovery has broad ranging applications in stopping viral outbreaks such as Hepatitis C in humans and a number of viruses in plants and animals because it applies to many viruses in the largest category of viral classes - positive-strand RNA viruses. "Even though these v ... read more

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60 years after pioneering survey, Wisconsin prairies are changing rapidly It was shortly after the end of World War II when John Curtis, inspired by his service as a civilian researcher aiding war efforts in Haiti, dedicated his energies to studying the ecology of Wiscons ... more		Eating less beef key to meeting EU climate targets: study EU climate targets won't be met unless greenhouse gas emissions linked to beef and dairy consumption are dramatically reduced, a Swedish study published on Monday said. ... more		El Nino begins decline after 'powerful' impact: UN The 2015-2016 El Nino weather phenomenon, one of the most powerful on record, has begun its decline but continues to have a strong influence on global climate patterns, the UN's weather agency said Thursday. ... more
				How climate change will affect western groundwater By 2050 climate change will increase the groundwater deficit even more for four economically important aquifers in the western U.S., reports a University of Arizona-led team of scientists. The new r ... more		Transgenic sweet corn no more susceptible to Goss's wilt disease Transgenic crops expressing resistance to the herbicide glyphosate (GR) have been commercialized and planted widely across the U.S. for two decades. The majority of transgenic corn (Bt) also has bee ... more

Soilless farming suggested as a solution to food shortage in Qatar Soilless farming could help developing countries with little arable land and harsh for agriculture climate, such as Qatar, to become self-sufficient in terms of their produce. Relying on advanced hy ... more		How hunter-gatherers preserved their food sources A new study of humans on Sanak Island, Alaska and their historical relationships with local species suggests that despite being super-generalist predators, the food gathering behaviors of the local ... more		Designing compact drones to safely navigate air ducts Map Africa project to deliver continentwide geospatial data for 54 nations The complex relationship between fusion fuel and lithium walls		Chinese firm aims to start production at flashpoint Myanmar mine The Chinese firm behind a controversial Myanmar copper mine on Thursday said it plans to start operations in May, a move expected to pose an early challenge to a new government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. ... more
				ASU to study origin of Earth's water A group of scientists based at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) are heading up a multi-faceted project to study the origin of Earth's water and hydrogen. ... more		Livestock donations to Zambian households yield higher income, improved diet Some humanitarian organizations facilitate livestock donations to poor households in developing countries, but does giving a cow, a pair of oxen, or a herd of goats to a poor household really benefi ... more

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A new form of frozen water Amid the season known for transforming Nebraska into an outdoor ice rink, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln-led research team has predicted a new molecular form of the slippery stuff that even Mother ... more		Feeding a city with better food sources Access to clean water hasn't been the only health issue facing Flint. Since 2008, Michigan State University public health expert, Rick Sadler, has been mapping out areas of the city that have had al ... more		Boeing X37B Spaceplane Prepares for Eighth Orbital Test Mission Israel military intercepts Huthi missile fired from Yemen; Gaza civil defence says Israel strikes kill 30 BlackSky secures next stage of Navy contract for optical satellite link upgrades		Enhanced levels of carbon dioxide are likely cause of global dryland greening Enhanced levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide are a likely key driver of global dryland greening, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports. The positive trend in vegetation g ... more
Google makes fresh push into grocery delivery Google said Wednesday it was adding fresh foods to its grocery delivery service, ramping up its challenge to Amazon and a long list of delivery startups. ... more		Tiny fly rattling Florida fruit industry 'eradicated' The Oriental fruit fly, which all but shut down south Florida's $1.6 billion agricultural industry when it was discovered in the state last year, has been "successfully eradicated," authorities said Wednesday. ... more		A million children severely malnourished in eastern, southern Africa: UN Nearly one million children across eastern and southern Africa are suffering from "severe acute malnutrition" after two years of drought and the strongest El Nino in 50 years, UNICEF said Wednesday. ... more		Beavers bring environmental benefits Beavers are beneficial to the Scottish environment, say academics from The University of Stirling. A study into the ecology and habitat engineering of beavers reintroduced to a site on Tayside in 20 ... more

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NASA Global Hawk to Begin NOAA El Nino Storm Mission

Syrians recount 'hell' of Aleppo life under air strikes

The mystery of the Red Sea

Oregano may reduce methane in cow burps

Climate change's frost harms early plant reproduction

Inland fisheries determined to surface as food powerhouse

Flint mayor demands lead pipes be replaced after scandal

Zimbabwe appeals for $1.5 bln to prevent starvation

Agricultural policies in Africa could be harming the poorest

One step closer to commercial edamame production in the US

Southwest sliding into a new normal: Drier conditions

Zimbabwe declares 'state of disaster' over drought

Bee virus spread manmade and emanates from Europe

France's Cahors wine is new frontier for Argentina, China

The seawater temperature distribution in tropics affects the rainfall in East Asia

Battery technology could charge up water desalination

How roots grow

Scientists discover how plants tailor growth to the seasons

Organic agriculture key to feeding the world sustainably

Small ponds produce an outsized share of greenhouse gases

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