Africa's first recorded bird extinction 'in four years'
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-21 3:01)
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The degradation of Ethiopia's grassy "rangeland" has brought Sidamo lark numbers to a critical level, experts say– without action, it could soon be Africa's first recorded bird extinction
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Africa's first bird extinction likely within four years
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-21 3:01)
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The degradation of Ethiopia's grassy "rangeland" has brought Sidamo lark numbers to a critical level, experts say– without action, it could soon be Africa's first recorded bird extinction
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Body illusions: The Beeblebrox illusion
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-21 3:00)
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Experience the peculiar sensation of having three arms, just like Zaphod Beeblebrox in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ? all you need are two rubber hands...
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'Hearts and minds' approach needed in green tech drive
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-21 1:26)
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Technical advances to reduce our impact on the planet can only work if people's mindsets are also taken into account, experts say
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Brain science and the search for the self
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-21 1:00)
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Experts across the ages have argued over what makes an individual the same person throughout their life, but modern techniques may at last give us an answer, says A C Grayling
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Future looks bright for US carbon capture project
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-21 0:00)
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Things are looking up for one of the world's most ambitious carbon capture projects? so long as its backers avoid more embarrassing arithmetical blunders
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Student project captures images of Earth from space
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-20 22:30)
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Using a camera worth less than $80 and a latex balloon, a group of Spanish students has captured a series of beautiful photographs of the planet and the stratosphere. New Scientist speaks to one of the team about the achievement
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Why science is elBulli's vital ingredient
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-20 21:58)
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As head chef of the world's best restaurant, Ferran Adrià is constantly striving to find new ways to surprise and delight his diners. He tells Ewen Callaway how collaborating with scientists helps take his creations to a new level
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Science is vital ingredient at world's best restaurant
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-20 21:58)
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As head chef of Spain's elBulli restaurant, Ferran Adrià is constantly striving to find new ways to surprise and delight his diners. He tells Ewen Callaway how collaborating with scientists helps take his creations to a new level
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Is life bubbling up in Mars mud?
from New Scientist - Online News
(2009-3-20 20:54)
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Fossilised microbes could be strewn across the surface of Mars after hitching a ride in mud plumes from deep underground
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