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ScienceDaily (Mar. 15, 2012) - Plants subjected to a previous period of drought learn to deal with the stress thanks to their memories of the experience, new research has found. The findings could lead to development of crops better able to withstand drought. Continue reading here: Plants 'Remember' Drought, Change Responses to Survive

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The world's biggest squid species have developed huge eyes to give early warning of approaching sperm whales. See the original post: Giant squid eyes are sperm whale defence

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ScienceDaily (Mar. 15, 2012) - Wild orangutans that have come into contact with eco-tourists over a period of years show an immediate stress response but no signs of chronic stress, unlike other species in which permanent alterations in stress responses have been documented, new research from an Indiana University anthropologist has found. Read the original post: Wild Orangutans...

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Shooting Education’s Role in Recruiting Hunters Visit link: Shooting Education’s Role in Recruiting Hunters

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More than 100 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called for greater international oversight of the emerging science of synthetic biology - including a moratorium on the release and commercial use of synthetic organisms and their products until the potential risks are fully understood. Continued here: NGOs call for international regulation of synthetic biology

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ATLANTA, March 17 (UPI) -- Two Mid-Atlantic hurricanes last year had the effect of pushing that region's invasive stink bug infestation into the Deep South, scientists say. More: Stink bugs threaten crops in U.S. South

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On May 11, 2012, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the American Bar Association and a coalition of California’s homeless courts are hosting the 2012 Homelessness and the Justice System Summit: The Role of Problem-Solving and ... Continued here: California – 2012 Homelessness and the Justice System Summit: The Role of Problem-Solving and Collaborative Courts

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On May 11, 2012, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the American Bar Association and a coalition of California’s homeless courts are hosting the 2012 Homelessness and the Justice System Summit: The Role of Problem-Solving and ... View original post here: California – 2012 Homelessness and the Justice System Summit: The Role of Problem-Solving and Collaborative Courts

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On March 7, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to accept for review the case of Maikhio v. California , No. 11-527, 2011 WL 5098765 (2011). Lawyers for Mr. Maikhio had asked the Supreme Court to address whether the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures of people and property –...

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The San Francisco Chronicle – By Troy Hooper Wednesday, Mar 14 2012 It’s been over 50 years, but Wayne Ritchie says he can still remember how it felt to be dosed with acid. He was drinking bourbon ... Read this article: Operation Midnight Climax: How the CIA Dosed S.F. Citizens with LSD