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September 19, 2013

New Technology can Detect Heartbeats in Rubble
Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 18, 2013
When natural disasters or human-made catastrophes topple buildings, search and rescue teams immediately set out to find victims trapped beneath the wreckage. During these missions, time is imperative, and the ability to quickly detect living victims greatly increases the chances of rescue and survival. The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Washington, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., have developed a new radar-based technology named Find ... read more

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Mangroves bring wildlife back to Senegal coast Crabs scuttle among mangrove roots in a dense riverbank forest in southern Senegal, where a major reforestation project is reviving wildlife and boosting the west African country's lukewarm economy. ... more		Beluga whales create art in Japan aquarium Beluga whales at an aquarium near Tokyo are learning how to paint pictures as part of an autumn art programme for visitors, an official said Wednesday. ... more		Flooded Acapulco hit by looting as tourists airlifted Mexican military and commercial flights airlifted hundreds of tourists stranded in the flooded resort of Acapulco Tuesday, where thousands of looters ransacked stores after two deadly storms struck the country. ... more
				Overfishing of sharks endangers reefs: Australian study Scientists studying reefs off Australia said Thursday sharks play a fundamental role in the health of coral, and overfishing of them made reefs more vulnerable to global warming and weather disasters. ... more		Obama urges new gun laws, swift Congress action unlikely President Barack Obama called on Congress Tuesday to tighten gun laws after the latest in a "ritual" of shooting massacres, but lawmakers admitted there is insufficient support for new legislation. ... more

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Japan PM Abe demands end to Fukushima leaks Japan's prime minister told Fukushima's operator to fix radioactive water leaks as he toured the crippled nuclear plant Thursday, less than two weeks after assuring the world the situation was under control. ... more		Water supply a problem for New Delhi's poor New Delhi's poor are hardest hit by the Indian city's inadequate water supply. ... more		Storing carbon in construction materials could address climate challenges Developing printable droplet laser displays Taiwan chip giant TSMC says 2024 revenue rose 33.9%		Pentagon chief holds talks with Egyptian army chief: Pentagon US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel urged Egypt's interim authorities to "advance the political roadmap" in a phone call with the country's army chief on Tuesday, a Pentagon spokesman said. ... more
				Rhino poaching 'kingpin' arrested in South Africa South African national park officials claimed a significant victory in the battle against rhino poaching Thursday, saying they have arrested a man described as a "kingpin" in the illicit trade. ... more		Mudslide buries village as Hurricane Manuel lashes Mexico A resurgent hurricane lashed Mexico's northwest coast Thursday after twin storms killed at least 80 people nationwide and buried a village under a massive mudslide, leaving dozens more missing. ... more

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Indian police arrest politicians over communal violence Police in Uttar Pradesh were rounding up 16 people, including politicians, after an Indian court ordered their arrest for allegedly inciting deadly communal violence. ... more		New storms loom as tourists seek Acapulco exit Thousands of frustrated tourists lined up under sweltering heat Wednesday to board airlifts out of the flooded resort of Acapulco while a drenched Mexico braced for new storms. ... more		SpaceX launches new round of spy satellites for NRO, and record setting Starlink campaign same day Iran TV shows missile base after paramilitary march against 'threats' Achieving High Precision for In-Orbit Instrument Calibration		Hong Kong couple jailed for 'inhumane' abuse of Indonesian maid A Hong Kong couple were jailed Wednesday for a shocking string of attacks on their Indonesian domestic helper, including burning her with an iron and beating her with a bike chain. ... more
				Russia arrests Greenpeace Arctic activists, fires warning shots Russian coastguards on Wednesday arrested two Greenpeace activists who scaled an oil platform owned by state energy giant Gazprom in the Arctic to protest oil drilling in defiance of warning shots, the environmental group and officials said. ... more		Google promises new thinking for health company Google announced Wednesday it was launching a new company focused on health and well-being, and hinted at cooperation with longtime rival Apple in the venture. ... more

U.N. condemns Australia's treatment of refugees

Indian police arrest politicians over communal violence

Japan PM Abe demands end to Fukushima leaks

Lab-made complexes are "sun sponges"

Physicists pinpoint key property of material that both conducts and insulates

Using x-ray vision to detect unseen gold

Japan seeds clouds to boost Tokyo rain

Wetlands more cost-effective in nutrient removal, but multiple payments would be of uncertain value

Movement of marine life follows speed and direction of climate change

Warming Antarctic seas likely to impact on krill habitats

Change of Venue for NASA's IceBridge Antarctic Operations

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	PNG makes BHP liable for environmental damage from mine Papua New Guinea's government wrested full control of the controversial Ok Tedi copper and gold mine and quashed former owner BHP Billiton's legal immunity for environmental damage, officials said Thursday. ... more		Colorado floods death toll revised down The confirmed death toll from massive floods in the US state of Colorado was revised down Tuesday from eight to six, authorities said. ... more		US military missed 'red flags' about gunman: Hagel US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acknowledged Wednesday authorities missed some "red flags" that might have averted a deadly shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard, vowing to close any gaps in security. ... more		'Perfect' white diamond unveiled in Hong Kong A "perfect" white diamond which is expected to fetch a record price of up to $35 million when it is auctioned in Hong Kong next month made its first appearance in the city Thursday. ... more

Blue Origin set for first launch of giant New Glenn rocket

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Tiny plankton could have big impact on climate

Unexpected interaction between ocean currents and bacteria

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Wetlands more cost-effective in nutrient removal, but multiple payments would be of uncertain value

New weapons on the way to battle wicked weeds

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Brazil's soybean bonanza hampered by choking ports

Sewage treatment removes widely used home and garden insecticides from wastewater

Delaying climate policy would triple short-term mitigation costs

Heavily logged forests still valuable for tropical wildlife

Research shows denser seagrass beds hold more baby blue crabs

Study explores complex physical oceanography in East China Sea

Thai police seize nearly 200 pangolins

US slaps high dumping tariffs on Chinese wood products

China activist still seeks democracy after 50 year fight

Chinese demand fuels record soy crops in South America

Soy rules in Latin America as China, Europe beckon

Algeria gas plant report reveals energy security gaps

Banishing explosive sparks in underground mines

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