Droughts in the late 20th century rival some of North Africa’s major droughts of centuries…
Month: May 2010
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Greetings from Helsinki
After a week of holidays here in Helsinki, I started working again. During Monday and…
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Greetings from Helsinki
After a week of holidays here in Helsinki, I started working again. During Monday and…
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Male antelopes trick females into extra sex opportunities
Scientists have caught male topi antelopes in the act of faking fear in front of…
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Rising levels of dioxins from common soap ingredient in Mississippi River, study finds
Specific dioxins derived from the antibacterial agent triclosan, used in many hand soaps, deodorants, dishwashing…
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Pregnancy doubles HIV risk in men; first trial of a microbicide in pregnant women
Young women of reproductive-age are among those at greatest risk of acquiring HIV, and several…
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Scientists track plume of polluted groundwater to the sea
In the first study of its kind, researchers have tracked a plume of polluted groundwater…
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New cancer vaccine starves tumours of blood
A DNA-vaccine that restricts the supply of blood to tumors has been developed by scientists…
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Nearby black hole is feeble and unpredictable
A decade-long study by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that the supermassive black hole at…
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Feds looking into Apple’s tactics for music: report (Reuters)
Reuters – The Justice Department is examining Apple Inc’s tactics in the market for digital…