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 The Promise and Perils of Seafloor Mining
Can minerals be extracted from the seafloor without environmental impacts?
Companies have launched plans to mine precious metals from the seafloor. How can scientists help locate mineral-rich sites? How can they help protect the unique oases of deep-sea life near these sites?Read more » |
Exploring an Icy, Invisible Realm in Antarctica
Audio Slideshow: Researchers search for tiny marine life at the heart of a fertile ecosystem Oct. 28, 2009
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The Hunt for Microbial 'Trojan Horses'
Should we beware of protists bearing pathogens? Oct. 2, 2009
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In Praise of Postdoctoral Scientists
Sept. 24 is declared the first annual 'National Postdoc Appreciation Day' Sep. 23, 2009
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Farming Shellfish in Zanzibar
Aquaculture project aims to produce food and reduce poverty Jul. 31, 2009
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Buoys Help Avert Whale-Ship Collisions
Specially engineered mooring system detects whales and warns ships Jul. 22, 2009
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Turning a Toy into a Scientific Tool
Engineer exploits model airplane hobby to invent flying research camera Jul. 15, 2009
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Nereus Soars to the Ocean's Deepest Trench
New hybrid deep-sea vehicle descends 6.8 miles in the Challenger Deep Jun. 4, 2009
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Supreme Court Weighs in on Whales and Sonar
Research offers best way to balance needs of marine mammals and the Navy Mar. 27, 2009
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