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A modernized methodology for obtaining new varieties of potato

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research into the potato tuber at the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development and at the NEIKER-Tecnalia Technology Centre has, in recent years, focused on the development of new varieties of potato adapted ...


Galician waves are best for producing energy

Galician waves are best for producing energy

Technology / Energy

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

The best coastal areas in the Iberian Peninsula in terms of harnessing wave energy are the Costa da Morte and Estaca de Bares, in La Coruña, Galicia, according to two pioneering studies by researchers from ...


The last European hadrosaurs lived in the Iberian Peninsula

The last European hadrosaurs lived in the Iberian Peninsula

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Spanish researchers have studied the fossil record of hadrosaurs, the so-called 'duck-billed' dinosaurs, in the Iberian Peninsula for the purpose of determining that they were the last of their kind to inhabit ...


70 million-year-old dinosaur footprints have been found in various locations in New Zealand

Dinosaur prints found on NZealand's South Island

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Nov 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Scientists have discovered the first evidence that dinosaurs roamed the South Island of New Zealand with 70-million-year-old footprints found in six locations.


India to move all zoo elephants to wildlife parks (AP)

India to move all zoo elephants to wildlife parks

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

(AP) -- All elephants living in Indian zoos and circuses will be moved to wildlife parks and game sanctuaries where the animals can graze more freely, officials said Friday.


FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays (AP)

Glitch snarls air traffic in latest woes for FAA

Technology / Other

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- For the second time in a little more than a year, a glitch at one of the two centers that handle flight plans for the nation's air travel system set off delays and cancellations for passengers around ...


Wind power turbines in Dali, in China's southwestern Yunnan province

China to become 'global leader in green tech'

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 6

China can become the world's top exporter of "green technology" if it carries out crucial energy and ecological reforms, leading environmental campaigners said here Saturday.


Sweden's wolf population is estimated to be between 182 and 217 animals

Sweden allows first wolf hunt in 45 years

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sweden will this winter allow its first wolf hunt in 45 years following a decision by the Scandinavian country's parliament to limit their number, authorities said on Wednesday.


'Nature or nurture' study reveals 'musical genes' (w/ Video)

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you've ever wondered why a close group of friends might like completely different types of music, blame their genes. A study by Nokia and Kings' College London into the musical tastes of nearly 4,000 twins ...


Redback spiders were first spotted in Japan in 1995

Venomous Aussie redback spiders invading Japan

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Australia's venomous redback spiders are on the march in Japan, where they are believed to have arrived years ago as stowaways on cargo ships, a wildlife expert warned Wednesday.



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