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Warmer means windier on world's biggest lake

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Nov 15, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (6) | 0

Rising water temperatures are kicking up more powerful winds on Lake Superior, with consequences for currents, biological cycles, pollution and more on the world's largest lake and its smaller brethren.

Study confirms untold levels of oil sands pollution on the Athabasca

Space & Earth / Environment

Dec 07, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 2

After an exhaustive study of air and water pollution along the Athabasca River and its tributaries from Fort McMurray to Lake Athabasca, researchers say pollution levels have increased as a direct result of nearby oil sands ...

New study links vitamin D deficiency to cardiovascular disease and death

Medicine & Health / Health

Nov 16, 2009 | 4.8 / 5 (6) | 3

While mothers have known that feeding their kids milk builds strong bones, a new study by researchers at the Heart Institute at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City suggests that Vitamin D contributes to a strong ...

Researchers look at water-energy impacts of climate change

Space & Earth / Environment

Dec 01, 2009 | 4 / 5 (4) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Climate projections for the next 50 to 100 years forecast increasingly frequent severe droughts and heat waves across the American Southwest, sinking available water levels even as rising mercury drives up ...

Some 6,000 families were affected by the drought in the Chaco region of Paraguay, particularly indigenous populations

El Nino intensifies Latin America drought

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Nov 20, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

From a devastating food crisis in Guatemala to water cuts in Venezuela, El Nino has compounded drought damage across Latin America this year.

Oil from biotech soybeans increases key omega-3 fatty acid in humans

Medicine & Health / Health

Nov 16, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Oil from soybeans modified through biotechnology increased levels of omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in red blood cells according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009.

Cornell releases predator beetle to battle hemlock pest

Biology / Ecology

Nov 11, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Cornell researchers released a well-studied beetle predator to test its ability to ward off a hemlock-killing aphid-like insect.

Dead Sea needs world help to stay alive

Space & Earth / Environment

Nov 24, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (6) | 3

The Dead Sea may soon shrink to a lifeless pond as Middle East political strife blocks vital measures needed to halt the decay of the world's lowest and saltiest body of water, experts say.