Study: Crystal removes arsenic cheaply
A common rust-like crystal may offer an inexpensive way to rid drinking water of hazardous levels of arsenic, Rice University researchers in Houston said.
Environment
Nov 10, 2006
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More gator complaints may mean rule change
Increased complaints about alligators encroaching on human activities prompted Florida officials to consider easing rules for trapping and killing the animals.
Other
Nov 10, 2006
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Peatlands disappearance of concern
A report released Friday at a U.N. conference in Kenya indicates clearing peat lands threatens the world's ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Environment
Nov 10, 2006
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Study: Healthy living boosts economy
Good health not only benefits the individual but also a nation's economy, British researchers said.
Other
Nov 10, 2006
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Please Exhale: Quick and Easy Breath Analysis
When we drink alcohol, its “flag” precedes us, and enjoyment of large amounts of garlic or onion can often be detected by others the next morning. However, our breath does not only betray what we have consumed; some diseases ...
Nov 10, 2006
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New global analysis shows 400 percent increase in carbon dioxide emissions growth
The global growth in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels was 4 times greater in the period between 2000 to 2005 than in the preceding 10 years, say scientists gathering in Beijing today for an international conference ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 10, 2006
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Raiding for women in the pre-Hispanic Southwest?
An important new archaeological study from the December issue of Current Anthropology is the first to document interregional movement of women in the pre-Hispanic Southwest. Using an analysis of grave sites, the researchers ...
Archaeology
Nov 10, 2006
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Cloudy day won't rain on laser communications
Just as clouds block the sun, they interfere with laser communications systems, but Penn State researchers are using a combination of computational methods to find the silver lining and punch through the clouds.
Engineering
Nov 10, 2006
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