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May
California Condor Populations Hit Important Milestone, but Still Face Threats
The population of endangered California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) hit an important milestone last month, reaching a high of 405 birds-quite an achievement for a species that was down to its last 22 individuals just 25 years ago. Go here to read the rest: California Condor Populations Hit Important Milestone, but Still Face Threats
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May
Turtle hatchlings face climate challenge
PHILADELPHIA, May 24 (UPI) -- Climate at nesting beaches of leatherback turtles affects survival of eggs and hatchlings, and they could be threatened by climate change, U.S. scientists say. Originally posted here: Turtle hatchlings face climate challenge
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May
Butterflies move north due to hot summers
Once rare UK butterflies have been moving further north due to a pattern of hot summers, say researchers. Excerpt from: Butterflies move north due to hot summers
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May
A charter for geoengineering
Geoengineering research has a problem. That much should be clear following last week's cancellation of a field trial for the Stratospheric Particle Injection for Climate Engineering (SPICE) project. The solutions to this problem are not so obvious, but they must be found - and fast. Read the original: A charter for geoengineering
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May
Malaria vaccine candidate ‘could be grown at home’
A potential malaria vaccine produced by genetically-engineered algae could allow people to grow their own vaccine at homes, and would be especially useful in rural parts of the developing world, say its developers. View original post here: Malaria vaccine candidate 'could be grown at home'
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May
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds With Biomedical Potential
ScienceDaily (May 24, 2012) - A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce substances that could one day treat human diseases, a new study led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has revealed. Original post: Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds...
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May
California Condor Populations Hit Important Milestone, but Still Face Threats
The population of endangered California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) hit an important milestone last month, reaching a high of 405 birds-quite an achievement for a species that was down to its last 22 individuals just 25 years ago. Continue reading here: California Condor Populations Hit Important Milestone, but Still Face Threats
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May
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds With Biomedical Potential
ScienceDaily (May 24, 2012) - A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce substances that could one day treat human diseases, a new study led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has revealed. Follow this link: Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce...
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May
Mysterious Pest Targets Valuable Palm Trees
ST. JOHN'S, May 24, 2012 (IPS) - Something is decimating the coconut and other palm trees here and no one seems to know exactly what it is. Excerpt from: Mysterious Pest Targets Valuable Palm Trees
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May
Once-Rare Butterfly Species Now Thrives Thanks to Climate Change
The once rare brown argus butterfly is on the move, expanding its range and numbers in the U.K.-and it's all thanks to climate change. See the original post: Once-Rare Butterfly Species Now Thrives Thanks to Climate Change
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