Category Archives: BIODIVERSITY

Oceans Could Absorb Much More CO2

Earth’s oceans are vast reservoirs of carbon dioxide (CO2) with the potential to control the pace of global warming. It all hinges on the fate of marine “snow” — a constant sprinkle of carbon-rich bits that flutter down from the … Continue reading

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Scientists look skyward to locate weeds

Queensland scientists are using satellite technology to pinpoint the locations of some of the most invasive weeds, including prickly acacia, cactus and rubber vine. Biosecurity Queensland and the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) are working together to map … Continue reading

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Kenya’s lions could vanish within 10 years

Kenya has been losing 100 lions a year for the past seven years, leaving the country with just 2000 of its famous big cats, says the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) — which concludes the country could have no wild lions … Continue reading

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Comet Holds Building Block for Life

An amino acid, one of the essential ingredients to life on Earth, has been found in a comet for the first time , NASA reports.Scientists concluded nearly two years of thorough research on comet samples returned by the Stardust probe … Continue reading

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