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June 14, 2013

Chalking up a marine blooming alga: Genome fills a gap in the tree of life
Walnut Creek CA (SPX) Jun 14, 2013
To World War II soldiers, "The White Cliffs of Dover" was a morale-boosting song that lifted spirits in dark times. To geographers, the white cliffs mark the point at which England is closest to continental Europe. To scientists, the white cliffs are towering structures made of the chalky, white shells that envelop the single-celled photosynthetic alga known as Emiliania huxleyi. "Ehux" is a coccolithophore, with an exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate. Even though the process by which the alga's ... read more

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Warm ocean water melting Antarctic ice from bottom Warming ocean waters are melting the Antarctic ice shelves from the bottom up, researchers said Thursday in the first comprehensive study of the thick platforms of floating ice. ... more		Study helps managers identify regions with multiple threat potential, including wildfires A recent study in the Journal of Forestry now offers managers a tool to help them identify regions exposed to multiple forest threats. The tool uses a novel 15-mile radius neighborhood analysis to h ... more		High diversity of flying reptiles in England 110 million years ago Brazilian paleontologists Taissa Rodrigues, of the Federal University of Espirito Santo, and Alexander W. A. Kellner, of the National Museum of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, have just pr ... more
				SMOS maps record soil water before flood As parts of central Europe are battling with the most extensive floods in centuries, forecasters are hoping that ESA's SMOS satellite will help to improve the accuracy of flood prediction in the fut ... more		Geographic context may have shaped sounds of different languages The sounds of different languages may have been shaped by the geography of the places where they are spoken, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Caleb Everett from ... more

Tillage and reduced-input rotations affect runoff from agricultural fields No-till management practices can reduce soil erosion, but evidence suggests they can also lead to increased runoff of dissolved phosphorus from soil surfaces. Meanwhile, farmers looking to avoid her ... more		Do parasites upset food web theory Parasites comprise a large proportion of the diversity of species in every ecosystem. Despite this, they are rarely included in analyses or models of food webs. If parasites play different roles fro ... more		Engineering quantum entanglement at the nanoscale Nano rainbows advance the light spectrum at the nanoscale How Beijing is seeking to jump-start wavering economy		Fingernails reveal clues to limb regeneration Mammals possess the remarkable ability to regenerate a lost fingertip, including the nail, nerves and even bone. In humans, an amputated fingertip can sprout back in as little as two months, a pheno ... more
				Rapid adaptation is purple sea urchins' weapon against ocean acidification In the race against climate change and ocean acidification, some sea urchins may still have a few tricks up their spiny sleeves, suggesting that adaptation will likely play a large role for the sea ... more		Harbor porpoises can thank their worst enemy for their success The harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is a whale species that is doing quite well in coastal and busy waters. They are found in large numbers throughout the Northern Hemisphere from Mauritania to ... more

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Papaya-clay combo could cut cost of water purification in developing countries An inexpensive new material made of clay and papaya seeds removes harmful metals from water and could lower the cost of providing clean water to millions of people in the developing world, scientist ... more		Outside View: Selective U.S. support for democracy Americans, and the rest of the world, would remain uncertain as to the strategic thrust of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. ... more		Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire, exchange of hostages, prisoners Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage Future vision outlined for the Air Force and Space Force in 2050		Tibetan nun survives self-immolation attempt: reports A Tibetan nun who set fire to herself in protest at Chinese rule appeared to have survived the self-immolation attempt, a rights group and a media outlet said. ... more
				US warns of cyber attacks on medical devices US authorities on Thursday warned makers of medical devices and hospital networks to step up efforts to guard against potential cyber attacks. ... more		China submersible sets out on 110-day mission The Jiaolong, China's submersible watercraft, has left port for a deep-sea mission that includes first-ever diving events, science officials said Thursday. ... more

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SpaceX delays latest Starship megarocket test to Thursday

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Merkel urges greater flood protection as tours region

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AU urges Egypt and Ethiopia to hold talks on Nile row

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Colorado fires destroy homes, thousands evacuated

H1N1 flu cases up sharply in Venezuela

Anti-Putin environmentalist says granted asylum in Estonia

Spain, France regret closure of Greece's state TV

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