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Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Science & Technology - Earth and the Environment
Record Highs Far Outpace Record Lows Across U.S.
Nov 16, 2009, 3:00 pmThe ratio of record highs to lows is likely to increase dramatically in coming decades if emissions of greenhouse gases continue to climb.
Airborne Nitrogen Affects Aquatic Ecosystem in Alpine Lakes
Nov 8, 2009, 2:00 amImpact of airborne nitrogen released from burning of fossil fuels much greater than previously recognized.
Divers Probe Mayan Ruins Submerged in Guatemala Lake
Nov 5, 2009, 11:00 pmScuba divers explore depths of volcanic lake in Guatemala to find clues about an ancient sacred island where Mayan pilgrims flocked
Global Pollution-Fighters Find 12 Success Stories
Oct 28, 2009, 2:00 pmTwelve of the worst pollution problems in the developing world are being cleaned up, a new report claims.
Bloggers Map China’s Pollution
Oct 28, 2009, 1:00 pmA map pinpointing the location of some of the worst-polluted parts of China is spreading on the Chinese Internet.
'Mummified' Pine Trees Found in Norway
Oct 25, 2009, 1:00 amNorwegian scientists have found “mummified” pine trees, which have been dead for almost 500 years but not yet decomposed.
Giant Dinosaur Prints Found in France
Oct 24, 2009, 4:00 pmAmateur archeologists have discovered what may be the biggest dinosaur tracks ever found.
Aquarium Report Offers Update on World's Seafood
Oct 21, 2009, 11:00 pmThe world's demand for seafood is causing serious distress in the oceans, according to a new report.
Deep-Sea Microbes Give Leads on Nitrogen Cycle
Oct 18, 2009, 1:00 amScientists have identified an unexpected metabolic ability in a symbiotic community of deep-sea microorganisms. Discovery of this ability may help solve a lingering mystery about the world's nitrogen cycle.
Ireland to Join North Sea Scheme to Combat Pollution
Oct 15, 2009, 12:00 amIreland's "Exclusive Economic Zone" waters are soon to be incorporated into the "Bonn Agreement".
