A new study suggests computers are now better at lip-reading than humans. Researchers found that…
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Inner Workings Of Molecular Thermostat Point To Pathways To Fight Diabetes, Obesity
Researchers have discovered a molecular circuit involving the oxygen-carrying component of hemoglobin — heme —…
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‘Death Stench’ Is A Universal Ancient Warning Signal, Biologists Discover
The smell of death proves to be an ancient warning signal to safeguard against predators…
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New Sources Of Biofuel To Take Pressure Off Traditional Crops
ScienceDaily: “Salt-loving algae could be the key to the successful development of biofuels as well…
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Global Warming Causes Outbreak Of Rare Algae Associated With Corals, Study Finds
ScienceDaily: A rare opportunity has allowed a team of biologists to evaluate corals and the…
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United States: Schwarzenegger to veto renewable energy bills
Associated Press: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he will veto legislation that would have given California…
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Britain falls behind in the race to win low-carbon trade
Sunday Times: Green business deals worth £300m between British and Chinese companies were unveiled in…
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Carbon-trading market hit by UN suspension of clean-energy auditor
Times (UK): The legitimacy of the $100 billion (£60 billion) carbon-trading market has been called…
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RSPB accused of damaging British environment in bid to save birds
Guardian: It is an all-too familiar scene of environmental destruction. Deep in a forest, heavy…
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Key gene ‘controls disease fight’
A master gene that helps mobilise the immune system to fight disease has been discovered…