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Mowing down seagrass ecosystems 'to cut loose carbon'
Seagrass ecosystems hold as much carbon per hectare as the world's forests and they are now among its most threatened systems, a new study has claimed. In the past century, 29 percent of seagrass was destroyed globally, mostly by water pollution, dredging for new developments and climate change. With seagrass meadows disappearing at an annual rate of about 1.5 percent, 299 million tonnes of carbon
Seagrass ecosystems hold as much carbon per hectare as the world's forests and they are now among its most threatened systems, a new study has claimed. In the past century, 29 percent of seagrass was destroyed globally, mostly by water pollution, dredging for new developments and climate change. With seagrass meadows disappearing at an annual rate of about 1.5 percent, 299 million tonnes of carbon
Sumatran orangutans put off puberty to build up strength
Young male Sumatran orangutans delay their puberty until they are strong enough to challenge the dominant males and impress the opposite sex, a new study including an Indian origin researcher has
Political vulnerabilities in Sen. Rubio's past?
For freshman Sen. Marco Rubio, a rising GOP figure seen as a possible Mitt Romney running mate, there are questions about whether potential vulnerabilities in his personal and political background
Highlights from Facebook's debut
's debut on the stock market was preceded by epic hype, delayed by a technical glitch and tracked minute-by-minute by investors around the world. In the end, the fuss was over a gain of 23 cents.
's debut on the stock market was preceded by epic hype, delayed by a technical glitch and tracked minute-by-minute by investors around the world. In the end, the fuss was over a gain of 23 cents.
As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'
Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there.
Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there.
Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches that were often unhittable and striking out 20
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