TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Island 'super-sized' mice studied Researchers begin a study of the "super-sized" mice found on a tiny Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides. bbc.co.uk |
Better coordination needed in US tsunami warnings By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID 2010-09-17T19:00:22ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. system to warn about giant waves has improved since the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, but more work lies ahead, according to an analysis that noted at least one instance when alerts from centers in Hawaii and Alaska appeared to contradict each other.... hosted.ap.org |
U.S. Military Orders Less Dependence on Fossil Fuels With insurgents attacking American fuel supply convoys into Afghanistan, the military is pushing renewable energy sources like solar power. feeds.nytimes.com |
Survey to dive deep into Australian waters A new flotilla of floating sensors, underwater gliders and cameras mounted on seals are being used by Australian marine scientists to probe deep into our oceans. abc.net.au |
Observatory: Flexible Scales Add to Speed of Shortfin Mako Shark The shortfin mako shark has flexible scales around its side that allow it to swiftly change direction while maintaining a high speed. feeds.nytimes.com |