Monthly Archives: September 2011

New Understanding of Animal Communication at Oceans by Miami Scientists

Understanding animal communication has long been a fascinating and vast area of research for those who dare to welcome the challenge. Some species use body language to express their message while others use calls and loud noises. In fact, some … Continue reading

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Important New Ways that Colleges Are Conserving Water

Guest Post by Tim Handorf Water is a precious resource, and although it flows freely from the tap, it’s not infinite. Green campus lawns, clean cafeteria plates, and even air conditioned dorms don’t happen without using lots of water. As … Continue reading

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Sustainable Concrete by MIT

Concrete is the most widely used building material for residential and commercial buildings. From its humble origins in Roman times, this mixture of Portland cement, aggregate, water, and chemical additives is now a $35 billion industry in the US alone, … Continue reading

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New Treatments for Baldness?

Yale researchers have discovered the source of signals that trigger hair growth, an insight that may lead to new treatments for baldness.The researchers identified stem cells within the skin’s fatty layer and showed that molecular signals from these cells were … Continue reading

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