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Spiky Probe on NASA Mars Lander Raises Vapor Quandary

Spiky Probe on NASA Mars Lander Raises Vapor Quandary

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 05, 2008 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A fork-like conductivity probe has sensed humidity rising and falling beside NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, but when stuck into the ground, its measurements so far indicate soil that is thoroughly ...





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Lake Baikal

Water pollution continues at famous Russian lake

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 24, 2008 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Despite widespread concerns about preserving the world’s largest body of fresh water, researchers report that pollution is continuing in Russia’s fabled Lake Baikal. The study is scheduled for the April 15 ...


Jesus Walked on Ice, Study Says

Jesus Walked on Ice, Study Says

Other Sciences /

created Apr 04, 2006 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (219) | comments 0

The New Testament story describes Jesus walking on water in the Sea of Galilee but according to a study led by Florida State University Professor of Oceanography Doron Nof, it's more likely that he walked on ...


Slow-frozen people? Latest research supports possibility of cryopreservation

Chemistry /

created Jun 20, 2006 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (59) | comments 0

The latest research on water - still one of the least understood of all liquids despite a century of intensive study – seems to support the possibility that cells, tissues and even the entire human body could be cryopreserved ...


Study heats up 'snowball Earth' debate

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 01, 2008 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (15) | comments 0

Research by University Professor Richard Peltier of physics reveals that the Earth’s surface 700 million years ago may have been warmer than previously thought.


Study: Arctic Undergoing Holistic Climate-Change Response

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created Oct 31, 2005 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

From glaciers to caribou, rivers to roads, Arctic climate change is having a broad effect on almost every aspect of life in the North.


The principle of generating blue energy by reverse electrodialysis.

Boosting the amount of energy obtained from water

Technology / Energy

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

The energy generated in places where fresh water and salt water meet is known as blue energy. This is a relatively new but highly promising renewable energy source. Piotr Długołęcki of the University ...


Time-Tunneling for Climate Change Clues

Time-Tunneling for Climate Change Clues

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- If you look closely at individual plant species' responses in the past, you may find that the largest effects of high carbon dioxide (CO2) levels occurred decades ago, according to Agricultural ...


Mars

Mars radar missions seek data on water, ice caps, crust

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created Mar 06, 2006 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Two Mars orbiter missions will open new vistas in the exploration of Mars through the use of sophisticated ground-penetrating radars, providing international researchers with the first direct clues about the ...


The filter is designed to be used in rural households

India's Tata launches low-cost water filter for rural poor

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

India's giant Tata Group on Monday unveiled a new low-cost water purifier, hoping to do for health what it did for motoring and provide affordable, safe drinking water for millions and cut disease.


Water-saving technology focus of new grant

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Many ornamental nursery growers test to see if their plants need water by sticking a finger in the soil to see if it’s dry. Or, they just water them whether they need it or not. University of Georgia horticulturists ...



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