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Sunday, May 5, 2013

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News


Scientists use satellites, underwater robot to study atlantic sturgeon migrations

Posted: 03 May 2013 08:03 PM PDT

Researchers are using satellites, acoustic transmitters, an underwater robot and historical records to pinpoint the ocean conditions that the fish prefer during migrations — and potentially help fishermen avoid spots where they might unintentionally catch this endangered species.

King Richard III archaeological unit discovers Roman cemetery under car park

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

The University of Leicester archaeological unit that discovered King Richard III has spearheaded another dig and discovered a 1,700-old- Roman cemetery -- under another car park in Leicester.

Risks of H7N9 infection mapped

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

A map of avian influenza (H7N9) risk has just been completed. The map is composed of bird migration patterns, and adding in estimations of poultry production and consumption, which are used to infer future risk and to advise on ways to prevent infection.

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