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Monday, December 12, 2011

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News


Comprehensive view of the status of Atlantic bluefin tuna

Posted: 09 Dec 2011 02:19 PM PST

Bluefin populations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have declined precipitously since 1950, according to a new study. The model estimates the number of Atlantic bluefin tuna remaining in the ocean and projects future population sizes based on alternative management scenarios. The new model is revolutionary in its ability to account for population overlap (mixing) of this highly migratory animal on the North Atlantic foraging grounds.

How the bioweapon ricin kills: Scientists solve mystery through revolutionary new technology

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:50 AM PST

A key protein that controls how the deadly plant poison and bioweapon ricin kills, has finally been identified. The discovery was made using a revolutionary technology that combines stem cell biology and modern screening methods.

Savanna chimps exhibit human-like sharing behavior, anthropologists say

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:48 AM PST

Anthropologists report that chimpanzees in Senegal frequently share food and hunting tools with other chimps. This is thought to be the first study to document non-meat sharing behavior among chimpanzees.

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