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European Eels Declining Because of Nematodes (Marine Biology)

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 		Free Statistical Package Download: PAST
PAST is a commonly used statistical program for palaeontological, ecological, archaeological, and palaeoanthropological research and is a useful tool for teachers.
Teaching Students Scientific Method
Trying to learn scientific method can bore students to tears. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's a fun classroom experiment to transform students into scientists.
Nose Anatomy for Nose Reshaping in Nose Jobs
Rhinoplasty surgery and nose jobs for nose reshaping are based on knowledge of nose anatomy and the structure of nasal septum, nose bone and nose cartilage.
Sydneysiders Walk Against Warming On Dec 12
In every major Australian city thousands will march on Saturday in the Walk Against Warming, in support of action on climate change at the Copenhagen talks.
2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions
The hurricane season forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project predicts above-average activity in the Atlantic for 2010 beginning June 1st.
Mold Allergy: Reduce Exposure to Fungal Spores
Mold and mildew are fungi that produce tiny spores. Those who are allergic to mold can help manage symptoms by reducing exposure to spores both in the home and outdoors.
Raccoon Rabies Spreads in NYC's Central Park
Officials are closely monitoring the spread of rabies in Manhattan after two rabid raccoons in Central Park raised to four the number of rabies cases identified in 2009.
New Targets for Old Familiar Drugs
New research proves the benefit of side effects. Established drugs have renewed life in treating a broader range of symptoms than they were originally designed to combat.
Sahel's Harsh Environment Leads to Conflict
Competition for scarce resources in the Sahel is a major contributing factor in the region's armed conflicts.
Cauchy Complete Sets
The terms of a sequence may get very close to each other, but it may not actually converge. Sets in which such sequences always converge are called Cauchy complete sets.
Major Environmental Issues of Climate Change
A Duke University study lists the current, major environmental problems related to the toxic impacts of global climate change and global warming causes.
Sci-Fi Doomsday Movies Thrive on Pseudo-Science
Some basic science goes a long way in science fiction movies, but science has to run amok to provide a decent doomsday scenario.
Whaling
While Whaling Commission nations meet to discuss escalating tensions between pro and anti whaling nations, whaling nations increase quotas to international criticism.
Common Scientific and Medical Terms
Understanding this series of commonplace terms in the medical and research areas which define or modify different factors can make terminology easier to comprehend.
New Forest Geology, Geomorphology, and Ecology
Understanding the landforms under one's feet adds greatly to the experience of touring the New Forest.
The Environmental Impact of Farm Effluent
Potential environmental pollution from dairy cow and pig effluent depends on levels of BOD, nutrients, sediments, pathogenic micro-organisms and odour-causing gases.
Safety precautions for Science Experiments
Experimental science can be dangerous. Events can happen very quickly while you are performing an experiment. Basic safety procedures help prevent serious accidents.
Poll Shows Worldwide Fear Over Climate Change
A recent BBC/GlobeScan poll of 24,071 people in 23 countries shows that climate fears are on the rise - with 64% saying that climate change is a "very serious problem."
The Cardinality of Sets
The cardinality of a set is an idea stemming from the idea of functions. The concept of a number comes from here.
2010 Eco-Friendly Clothing Lines
Natural clothing comes at a cost - for less than most people imagine.
The T-Rex and Modern Bird Parasites
New studies aim to explain lesions on Tyrannosaurs Rex jawbones. Based on the evidence, the lesions appear to be characteristic of a disease plaguing modern birds.
Why is There So Much Space Junk?
Is a stellar catastrophe just around the corner?
Hair Color Genetics
Hair color is a complex interplay of genetic factors, with more than one gene involved in determining exactly what shade will emerge: black, brown, blonde or red.
Differential Equations for Dummies
Are there any "dummies" interested in differential equations? Touted as a "Reference for the Rest of Us," this book really isn't for anyone.
Giant Clams
Tridacna gigas, the largest of the giant clams, grows up to 1.0m across, weighs 180kg and lives to around 70 years. Such specimens are now rare except on protected reefs.
Most Distant Galaxies Seen in Infrared
An infrared portrait of a tiny bit of sky reveals hundreds of galaxies that date back to 600 to 900 million years after the Big Bang.
The Book of the Moon by Rick Stroud
Dubbed "a visually striking cornucopia of everything worth knowing about our closest neighbor in space," this book is a celebration of our relationship with the Moon.
The Once and Future Moon by Paul D. Spudis
Respected space scientist and lunar expert Paul S. Spudis provides a detailed and authoritative account of the moon's history, geology and structure.
Target 350 for Greenhouse Gas
With climate change often featured in news headlines, it is important to understand the scientific terms and research behind the policy debate.
Orangutans Need Help from the General Public
Palm plantations are reducing orangutan habitat at a phenomenal rate.
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