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Science NewsRock of Ages, Ages of Rock2007-11-26 05:30 - They may never persuade other scientists the earth is young, but creationist geologists are having an impact on other Christians. Japan Hunts the Humpback. Now Comes the Backlash. 2007-11-26 05:30 - The Japanese ritual of killing whales in the name of scientific research may inspire new protest with the targeting of the endangered species. DNA Tests Find Branches but Few Roots 2007-11-26 05:30 - Scientists and scholars question the claims of companies offering DNA tests to people exploring their ancestry. Herbert Saffir, 90, Dies; Created Hurricane Scale 2007-11-25 05:30 - Mr. Saffir created a five-category system to describe hurricane strength, laying out what kind of damage could be expected from an approaching hurricane. Samuel L. Leonard, Cornell Zoologist, Dies at 101 2007-11-24 06:01 - Dr. Leonard’s studies of reproductive hormones in animals helped prepare the foundation for in vitro fertilization in women. Proposed Ban on Genetically Modified Corn in Europe 2007-11-24 05:30 - European Union officials may ban the sale of genetically modified corn plants that could harm butterflies. Sweden Turns to a Promising Power Source, With Flaws 2007-11-24 05:30 - Wind energy is coming under scrutiny, not just from hostile neighbors but from energy experts who question its reliability as a source of power. Border Fence Work Raises Environmental Concerns 2007-11-22 05:30 - Some say the environmental consequences of barriers on the Mexican border are receiving too little attention. Through Genetics, Tapping a Tree’s Potential as a Source of Energy 2007-11-21 06:01 - Scientists are using a controversial genetic engineering process to change the composition of the wood in the hopes of turning trees into new energy sources. Katrina’s Damage to Trees May Alter Carbon Balance 2007-11-21 06:01 - The storm uprooted or severely damaged roughly 320 million trees, making an impact on the carbon balance in the region. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 |
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