RefBan

Referral Banners

Monday, February 25, 2013

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News


Taking the gamble out of DNA sequencing: How much can be learned in a large-scale experiment

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 11:28 AM PST

Scientists have developed an algorithm to predict how much can be learned in a large-scale DNA sequencing experiment -- with potential applications in every field of science.

Fragments of continents hidden under lava in Indian Ocean: New micro-continent detected under Reunion and Mauritius

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 11:27 AM PST

The islands Reunion and Mauritius, both well-known tourist destinations, are hiding a micro-continent, which has now been discovered. The continent fragment known as Mauritia detached about 60 million years ago while Madagascar and India drifted apart, and had been hidden under huge masses of lava.

How the Ocean loses nitrogen: Scientists identify key factor that controls nitrogen availability in the Ocean

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 11:27 AM PST

During an expedition to the South Pacific Ocean, scientists discovered that organic matter derived from decaying algae regulates nitrogen loss from the Ocean's oxygen minimum zones.

The ultimate chimp challenge: Chimps do challenging puzzles for the fun of it

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 09:46 AM PST

Scientists are putting their bananas away, because chimpanzees don't need any persuading when it comes to getting stuck into brain games.

No comments: