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‘Freezer plan’ bid to save coral
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The prospects of saving the world’s coral reefs now appear so bleak that plans are being made to freeze samples to preserve them for the future.
A meeting in Denmark took evidence from researchers that most coral reefs will not survive even if tough regulations on greenhouse gases are put in place.
Scientists proposed storing [...]
Losing Out After Winning an Online Auction
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I’VE ventured into the world of online auctions only about a half-dozen times, so I’m pretty much an amateur. But it has been mostly a successful experience: I felt the thrill of outbidding and winning, and my items arrived on time and in good shape.
I had a few problems — a desk I [...]
“Futurity” service launches to promote university research as traditional science journalism declines
Futurity is aimed at keeping up with the proliferation of online news and content, such as blogs and social media
Tweeting: More Than Just Self Expression
From CNN to Ashton Kutcher everyone is tweeting. In ads, many companies now display the logo of an animated blue bird holding a sign that says “follow me.”
Is Twitter The CNN Of The New Media Generation?
This past weekend the Twitterverse spoke-out in exasperation against traditional media networks and the lack of instantaneous coverage of the Iranian election










































