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Typhoons trigger earthquakesScientists have uncovered evidence that large storms can trigger certain types of earthquake. ... 14th Jun 2009
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Social networking teaches birds to fend off cuckoosScientists have discovered that birds have more than just evolution to thank for their ability to ward off unwanted approaches ... 6th Jun 2009
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Freeze on oilAmerican researchers have discovered that the Arctic Circle may contain as much as 30% of the world's undiscovered natural gas deposits and upto 13% of undiscovered oil, or double ... 31st May 2009
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Plant trees. Save electricity.With all the talk of climate change and trying to cut down our carbon footprint, scientists this week have come up with evidence of a new way to help cut down on electricity bills ... 10th May 2009
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Every cloud has a silver lining, or should that be a lead lining?We could have inadvertently stalled the greenhouse effect by historically including lead in petrol, a European and US team of scientists have concluded. Wr... 26th Apr 2009
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 How to fill the arkThe bible tells the story of how Noah had to choose two of every animal to take onto his ark and save from the flood. Now modern day conservationists face a similar challenge, beca... 15th Mar 2009
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Toxic dust could be killing phytoplanktonToxic chemicals in airborne dust that settle onto the surface of the oceans could be disrupting marine food ecosystems by poisoning the phytoplankton at the base of the food chain ... 15th Mar 2009
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Missing link in plants’ biological clockScientists have found the missing link in the biological clocks of plants. ... 15th Mar 2009
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 Aquatic creatures burp greenhouse gasAnimals living in rivers, lakes and seas emit burps of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, a new study has shown for the first time. The gas comes from... 10th Mar 2009
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Rock the Amazon at your perilIn a massive study scientists have shown that climate change could turn the Amazon rainforest from a carbon ally into a carbon criminal. Writing in this we... 8th Mar 2009
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