2014年9月30日 星期二

2014-10-01 U.K. Science

  CBC.ca   
Chimpanzees develop cultures in the wild like humans  Telegraph.co.uk
Chimpanzees develop cultures in the wild which distinguish them from other groups, scientists have found. A community of Sonso chimpanzees living in Uganda's Budongo Forest was filmed using crushed leaves and moss to collect water. During six days of ...

Watch the 'extraordinarily rare' moment that chimpanzees teach each other new ...   Daily Mail
Wild chimps ape each other with a new 'tool' - and reveal how their culture evolves   The Independent
Wild chimps learn from others to make new tools   CBC.ca
The Verge   
Science Codex   
The Inquisitr   
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  Wildlife Extra   
World wildlife populations have declined by half since 1970  Wildlife Extra
Deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon. In the Living Planet Report, species in Latin America were found to show the sharpest decline. A new report undertaken by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has revealed that ...

World wildlife populations halved in 40 years - report   BBC News
Protected areas offer glimmers of hope for wildlife   Yahoo News UK
Has Half of World's Wildlife Been Lost in Past 40 Years?   National Geographic
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  The Independent   
The anti-pollution suit that cleans the air around you  The Star Online
Living in polluted urban environments is becoming the norm for many of us, but what if your clothes could clean the air around you? Such is the idea behind "BB.Suit 0.2: Wearable Clean Air", a garment which improves air quality. The suit uses 'cold plasma' ...

3D-Knitted Onesie Doubles as Air Purifier   PSFK
A onesie that purifies polluted air? Beijing Design Week exhibits wearable filter ...   The Independent

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  Daily Mail   
Dragon see, dragon do: Researchers find first evidence that reptiles can learn ...  Daily Mail
The ability was previously thought to be unique to humans and advanced primates, such as chimpanzees. Researchers found that bearded dragons were able to learn how to open a doorway simply by watching another animal do it. Scroll down for video.
Researchers find first evidence that reptiles learn through imitation   Examiner.com
Reptiles Learn Through Imitations: Clever Lizards Open Door (VIDEO)   Science World Report
First evidence that reptiles can learn through imitation   Phys.Org
Telegraph.co.uk   
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  HeritageDaily   
Greenland Ice Sheet more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought  HeritageDaily
A brand new model developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge has indicated that despite its apparent stability, the vast ice sheet covering most of Greenland is more sensitive to climate change than earlier estimated, which would accelerate the ...

Will Greenland's ice sheet slide into the sea?   Christian Science Monitor
Greenland Ice Sheet more sensitive to climate change than previously thought   Zee News

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  Herald Scotland   
Burning of heather 'damaging peatlands and rivers'  Herald Scotland
THE tradition of burning heather on sporting estates causes significant environmental damage to both peatlands and nearby rivers, according to a new authoritative scientific study. THE tradition of burning heather on sporting estates causes significant ...

Grouse shooting 'is warming planet' as peatlands burned to improve conditions ...   The Independent
'Cut heather burning for sake of the environment'   Scotsman
Grouse moor burning causes widespread environmental changes   Phys.Org

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  Express.co.uk   
10 Beautiful Photos Remind Us Why We Need Nature  Huffington Post
National Geographic's 2014 Photo Contest has begun, showcasing beautiful pictures of people and the world around them. The contest has already drawn more than 1,500 entries, from amazing wildlife shots to mesmerizing landscapes. National Geographic ...

Daniel Kudish/National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest   ABC News
10 Stunning Entries From The National Geographic Photo Contest 2014   Huffington Post UK

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  The Space Reporter   
Feature changes appearance in Titan sea  The Space Reporter
According to a NASA statement, the Cassini probe, orbiting Saturn, has observed a bizarre phenomenon on the surface of the moon Titan. The enigmatic feature has appeared in the Ligeia Mare, one of the moon's biggest hydrocarbon seas. Twice it has been ...

NASA's Cassini watches Saturn and moons   seattlepi.com
It's back!: 'Mystery Island' in Titan sea makes unexpected reappearance   Examiner.com
Mystery island on Saturn's moon Titan reappears with a new look   CNET
Daily Mail   
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  BBC News   
South Arran target for historic marine preservation order  Herald Scotland
THE first-ever Marine Conservation Order (MCO) has been issued to protect a delicate underwater site in South Arran. THE first-ever Marine Conservation Order (MCO) has been issued to protect a delicate underwater site in South Arran. Custom byline text:.
Marine Conservation Order for sea off south Arran   BBC News

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  Past Horizons Archaeology News   
Discovered 2.3 k-yr-old human skeleton throws light on our ancestry  Zee News
Washington: A new research has revealed about the discovery of a 2,330-year-old human skeleton in the southernmost tip of Africa, throwing some light on human origins. DNA from the complete 1.5 metre tall skeleton is one of the 'earliest diverged,' oldest in ...

Ancient Human Genome from Southern Africa Throws Light on Our Origins   Scicasts
DNA of an Ancient Man Has Close Connections to 'Mitochondrial Eve', Say ...   French Tribune
Skeleton of man from ancient group of humans found in South Africa   Sydney Morning Herald
Science World Report   
International Business Times UK   
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