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Nitrous Oxide Increase in the Atmosphere Due to Fertilizer Use in Agriculture

April 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
greenhouse effect and global warming from fertilizer

What’s increasing the concentration of nitrous oxide, a powerful greenhouse gas, in our atmosphere? According to a new study, this increase is due mainly to the use of N-based fertilizers.

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Study of Historic Tsunamis May Help Future Disaster Management

April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In the past, areas in the eastern Mediterranean have been affected by tsunamis (Photo by Phelim 123)

Do you know your tsunami history? Tsunamis have occurred throughout our planet’s lifetime, and scientists believe that understanding the historical tsunami activity of a region may lead to better preparation for future events.

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Pigeons Navigate With GPS? Science Measures Reaction to Magnetic Field

April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
earths magnetic field

Scientists have figured out how a pigeon’s brain figures out where it is, and how to get home – it’s an internal GPS, or global positioning system, that uses the Earth’s magnetic fields to navigate – and it’s probably better than the one you’ve got in your SUV.

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IT Certifications: Are Apple or Windows Certs Best for IT Professionals?

April 25, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Well-trained IT staff members are an important part of any tech department, but the battle lines between the Windows and Apple camps are clearly drawn, even on the average resume. When you’re faced with the choice, which will you pick – Apple or Windows?

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Healing in Hibernating Bears May Hold Clues for Human Injury Recovery

April 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The chemical structure of ursodeoxycholic acid: Image by Calvero

Scientists studying black bears during hibernation in Minnesota noticed something unusual: Injured bears healed during their winter hibernation – why is this odd? A bear’s low body temperatures during hibernation should inhibit healing. Researchers believe that they have discovered the reason for the bear’s ability – could this be applied to humans as well?

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