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Mars Probe Heading for Sea of Buried Ice
The Phoenix Lander is targeted for an area of Mars that is sure to have ice.
Discovery Channel – 4 hours, 35 minutes ago ¦ comment?
The Phoenix Lander is targeted for an area of Mars that is sure to have ice.
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Crohn's disease linked to protein
MILAN, Italy, May 16 (UPI) -- Crohn's disease and other chronic intestinal disorders are linked to low levels of a protein that helps bind the stomach lining, Italian scientists say.
United Press International – 4 hours, 45 minutes ago ¦ comment?
MILAN, Italy, May 16 (UPI) -- Crohn's disease and other chronic intestinal disorders are linked to low levels of a protein that helps bind the stomach lining, Italian scientists say.
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New clean air rules may endanger parks
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- National parks and wilderness areas may soon have neighboring power plants under a proposed set of air quality rules from U.S. officials, scientists say.
United Press International – 5 hours, 4 minutes ago ¦ comment?
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- National parks and wilderness areas may soon have neighboring power plants under a proposed set of air quality rules from U.S. officials, scientists say.
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UK demands repayment of climate aid to poor nations
Developing countries attack plan to offer warming help as loans instead of grants
The Guardian – 5 hours, 30 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Developing countries attack plan to offer warming help as loans instead of grants
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'Effective chemicals may be lost'
It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and increases in food costs.
BBC News – 6 hours, 4 minutes ago ¦ comment?
It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and increases in food costs.
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Cell cancer-fighting trigger is found
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 16 (UPI) -- A Canadian scientist says he's found a way to trigger a protein that causes cells to fight cancer-causing agents, such as ultraviolet radiation.
United Press International – 6 hours, 18 minutes ago ¦ comment?
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 16 (UPI) -- A Canadian scientist says he's found a way to trigger a protein that causes cells to fight cancer-causing agents, such as ultraviolet radiation.
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Did Magellan take ride on El Niño?
Phenomenon in Pacific Ocean may have helped Portuguese explorer on first trip around the world nearly 500 years ago
The Globe and Mail – 6 hours, 23 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Phenomenon in Pacific Ocean may have helped Portuguese explorer on first trip around the world nearly 500 years ago
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Cause of Mercury's magnetic field proposed
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 16 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've determined convection currents inside Mercury's core create that planet's weak magnetic field.
United Press International – 6 hours, 41 minutes ago ¦ comment?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 16 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've determined convection currents inside Mercury's core create that planet's weak magnetic field.
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Communities Take Action to Protect Great Lakes
The five Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior — are said to hold one-fifth of the world's surface fresh water. The lakes are threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution — and surrounding communities are looking for ways to help.
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The five Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior — are said to hold one-fifth of the world's surface fresh water. The lakes are threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution — and surrounding communities are looking for ways to help.
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DIY brain therapy could halt migraines
A British team is to test a home "brain stimulation" method to short-circuit migraines before they become disabling., writes Roger Highfeld.
Telegraph.co.uk – 6 hours, 56 minutes ago ¦ comment?
A British team is to test a home "brain stimulation" method to short-circuit migraines before they become disabling., writes Roger Highfeld.
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