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A novel, 10,000-year study of strata compaction and sea-level rise on English coast
The findings indicate that glacial rebound — the rise or fall of land masses that were depressed by the huge weight of ice sheets during the last glacial…
First phase of pan-tropical forest mapping debuting at COP15
As part of a strategy to reduce these greenhouse gas fluxes to the atmosphere, the UNFCCC's Conference of the Parties 15 in Copenhagen is working to adopt a…
Potential new heart attack biomarker uncovered
Though they remain a leading killer, heart attacks can be effectively treated provided they can be rapidly diagnosed following initial onset of symptoms. In a…
Brainstorming works best in less specialized efforts, says Management Insights study
When new products will be highly technical, a better way to develop them is for specialists to do their work in private and collaborate through ‘nominal’…
More 20 mph zones in London would prevent 100 killed or seriously injured casualties each year
Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and are projected to make an increasingly important contribution to public health…
Canna can: Ornamental eliminates pollutants from stormwater runoff
Rapid population growth and urbanization have raised concerns over stormwater runoff contamination. Studies on watersheds indicate that excess nutrients,…
