Grasses feather nests of at-risk birds
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Threatened bird populations will be better protected if efforts are made to develop biofuel from native perennials like grass, instead of ethanol staple corn. Continue…
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Earth & Environment - Dec 8, 2010 13:11 - 0 Comments
These online tweets are the real deal
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — A growing online library of bird sounds, photos, and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 15, 2010 13:58 - 0 Comments
Plants wear lipid coat to ward off freezing
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—New research that clarifies how plants protect themselves from freezing temperatures could lead to discoveries related to plant tolerance for drought and other extreme conditions. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 18, 2010 12:13 - 1 Comment
Pest-resistant soybeans: No ladybugs required
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Researchers have developed two new lines of pest-resistant soybeans that promise healthier harvests for growers. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 17, 2010 11:29 - 1 Comment
Lower speed limit posted for protein assembly
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—The apparently random self-assembly of molecular threads into the proteins that make the body work is far less frantic than previously thought, according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 5, 2010 13:27 - 0 Comments
Was prehistoric crocodile a land lover?
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—The toothy grin of a recently discovered prehistoric reptile looks more mammal-like than that of modern crocodiles, according to an international group of researchers. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 10, 2010 13:41 - 0 Comments
A ‘whole-picture’ approach to freshwater
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—A new technique that combines data from satellites and aerial photos, along with information collected in the field, could improve efforts to conserve and manage freshwater lakes, streams, and wetlands. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 8, 2010 14:50 - 2 Comments
Will oil spill expand Gulf’s dead zone?
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—The worst oil spill in U.S. history could worsen and expand the oxygen-starved “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico, known for its inhospitability to marine life, suggests Michigan State University professor Nathaniel Ostrom. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 2, 2010 11:38 - 1 Comment
How to debug solar panel design
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Solar power might be nature’s most plentiful and benign source of energy, but shiny black solar cells can lure water insects away from critical breeding areas. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 29, 2010 0:49 - 0 Comments
Building a better cosmic ‘mousetrap’
MICHIGAN STATE (US)—Capturing fleeting bits of matter to reveal the nature of the universe is a little like trying to trap incredibly tiny, impossibly speedy mice. (more…)
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