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Increased Temperatures Turn Fish into Daredevils

19.12.2009 18:18    enn.com
A temperature increase of a few degrees can cause a change in fish personalities, making them more aggressive and bold. If global temperatures continue to rise, this may have important implications for fish survival.
Increased Temperatures Turn Fish into Daredevils


Commenting on the latest development in Copenhagen

19.12.2009 15:25    greenpeace.org
We have seen a year of crises, but today it is clear that the biggest one facing humanity is a leadership crisis. "During the year a number developing countries showed a willingness to accept their share of the burden to
Commenting on the latest development in Copenhagen

Copenhagen Climate Summit comes to chaotic end: Historic opportunity to avert climate chaos squandered in Copenhagen

19.12.2009 15:25    greenpeace.org
Working through the night negotiators struggled to understand the status of the so called 'Copenhagen Accord' as the Copenhagen Climate Summit came to an inglorious, incoherent and fiercely disputed close.
Copenhagen Climate Summit comes to chaotic end: Historic opportunity to avert climate chaos squandered in Copenhagen

New Jersey and Conservation, Perfect Together!

19.12.2009 12:12    enn.com
With 1,174 residents per square mile, it is the most densely populated state in the country. The Meadowlands are not known for wildlife diversity, but rather football diversity (the only stadium that's home to two NFL teams). The longest hike
New Jersey and Conservation, Perfect Together!


Copenhagen climate talks suspended in Africa-led protest, Then Resumed

19.12.2009 12:11    enn.com
The main sessions of UN climate talks in Copenhagen were suspended on Monday in a protest led by African nations and the developing countries accusing rich countries of trying to wreck the existing UN Kyoto Protocol. "This is a walk-out
Copenhagen climate talks suspended in Africa-led protest, Then Resumed

Copenhagen Accord: half-baked text and unclear substance

19.12.2009 12:04    panda.org
Copenhagen, Denmark - The UN climate talks in Copenhagen were inches away from total failure and ended with an outcome far too weak to tackle dangerous climate change, WWF said today."Copenhagen was at the brink of failure due to poor
Copenhagen Accord: half-baked text and unclear substance

They say it's over but it's not

19.12.2009 12:04    panda.org
Looking at the text that 25 countries have agreed, Kim Carstensen, the leader of WWF Global Climate Initiative said:"They tell us it's over but it's not. The latest Copenhagen Accord draft mainly reproduced what leaders already promised before they arrived
They say it's over but it's not

Winter Storytelling Series Set to Begin Jan. 2 at Travelers' Rest

19.12.2009 10:48    fwp.state.mt.us
The annual Winter Storytelling Series at Travelers' Rest State Park near Lolo will begin on Saturday, Jan. 2 at 11am. This series, which was inspired by the Salish tradition of gathering with family and friends to share oral history through
Winter Storytelling Series Set to Begin Jan. 2 at Travelers' Rest

Smith River Applications Available Jan. 4

19.12.2009 10:47    fwp.state.mt.us
Following the New Year's revelry it will already be time to think about applying for your summer float on the Smith River.
Smith River Applications Available Jan. 4

Why some insects can survive freezing: Huge X-ray microscope provides clues

19.12.2009 10:47    sciencedaily.com
Using a microscope the size of a football field, researchers are studying why some insects can survive freezing, while others cannot. Why is this important? Because the common fruit fly is one of the bugs that cannot survive freezing and
Why some insects can survive freezing: Huge X-ray microscope provides clues

Weak agreement reached in Copenhagen - rich countries failed to show real leadership

19.12.2009 10:47    foe.co.uk
A weak agreement has been reached at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen that will fail to combat climate change.
Weak agreement reached in Copenhagen - rich countries failed to show real leadership

Missing piece of DNA replication puzzle identified

19.12.2009 10:47    sciencedaily.com
DNA replication is a basic function of living organisms, allowing cells to divide and multiply, all while maintaining the genetic code and proper function of the original cell. The process, or mechanism, by which this is accomplished presents many challenges
Missing piece of DNA replication puzzle identified

Eat fruits and vegetables for better vision

19.12.2009 10:46    sciencedaily.com
Carotenoids, found in green leafy vegetables and colored fruits, have been found to increase visual performance and may prevent age-related eye diseases, according to a new study.
Eat fruits and vegetables for better vision

Biofilms: Researchers discover new ways to treat chronic infections

19.12.2009 10:46    sciencedaily.com
Researchers have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. The discovery could lead to new ways of treating chronic infections.
Biofilms: Researchers discover new ways to treat chronic infections

Chicken or egg question looms over climate debate

19.12.2009 10:46    sciencedaily.com
Which came first, the warmer temperatures or the clearer skies? Answers to that and similar "chicken or egg" type questions could have a significant impact on our understanding of both the climate system and manmade global warming.
Chicken or egg question looms over climate debate

Moderate fish consumption may lower risk in patients with a history of heart failure

19.12.2009 10:45    sciencedaily.com
Including fish in a balanced diet has long been associated with the prevention of heart disease, and scientists now believe that it can help preserve heart function in patients who have experienced heart failure. A new study reports that moderate
Moderate fish consumption may lower risk in patients with a history of heart failure

Endangered turtle flies home, in passenger cabin of commercial airplane

19.12.2009 10:45    sciencedaily.com
An endangered turtle named Anita made history on Dec. 15, when she became one of the only live marine turtles to ever fly in the passenger cabin of an airplane, thanks to a one-time exemption by American Airlines and the
Endangered turtle flies home, in passenger cabin of commercial airplane

Bioactive glass nanofibers produced

19.12.2009 10:45    sciencedaily.com
Researchers have developed "laser spinning," a novel method of producing glass nanofibres with materials. They have been able to manufacture bioglass nanofibres, the bioactive glass used in regenerating bone, for the first time.
Bioactive glass nanofibers produced

States need economic freedom to benefit from natural resources, economist argues

19.12.2009 10:45    sciencedaily.com
States with small governments, low taxes and labor market freedom enjoy greater benefits from natural resource development than states with large and intrusive government policies, according to a new study.
States need economic freedom to benefit from natural resources, economist argues

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