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The extinction of Australia's giant animals
Human hunters were primarily responsible for the disappearance of Australia's giant vertebrates about 40,000 years ago. And, this extinction in turn caused major ecological changes. These are the conclusions of a new study in the March 23, 2012, issue of the journal Science.
Contact: Science Press Package
scipak@aaas.org
202-326-6440
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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UH receives ExxonMobil grant for Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp
ExxonMobil awarded another grant to the UH teachHOUSTON math and science teacher preparation program, as it once again takes the reins of the Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp for Houston-area middle school students. This year's theme addresses the reliance on fossil fuels and the need for alternative energy sources, with campers being tasked to find a plan for constructing an energy-efficient home using various forms of energy. Deadline to sign up is Thursday, April 5.
Contact: Lisa Merkl
lkmerkl@uh.edu
713-743-8192
University of Houston
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Timing is key to fern's spore-throwing catapult
If you've ever been hiking, chances are you've seen fern plants in the woods. Nestled under fern leaves are tiny capsules chock-full of spores, tiny life vessels which, like seeds, are used for dispersal. Fern plants launch their spores with tiny catapults. Once in the air, wind and air currents can take the spores around the world.
Contact: Science Press Package
scipak@aaas.org
202-326-6440
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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NJIT senior develops Web-based list of must-read books on climate, more
NJIT senior Anthony Sorgi wants to save the world -- or at least improve it. And he thinks other college students want to do the same. Sorgi, of Lebanon Township, and enrolled in Albert Dorman Honors College, the main supporter and funder of his efforts, has already begun making that difference.
Contact: Sheryl Weinstein
973-596-3436
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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The Waterlust Project takes off
The Waterlust Project, spearheaded by University of Miami grad student Patrick Rynne offers a fresh take on connecting people with the environment -- particularly water and the ocean.
Contact: Barbra Gonzalez
barbgo@rsmas.miami.edu
305-421-4704
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science
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What can honeybees tell us about human behavior?
A new study of honeybees might help researchers understand why some people break free of their normal routines and seek out new experiences. Zhengzheng Liang and colleagues took a close look at the genes that are expressed in the brains of honeybees when the bees are out searching for new food sources.
Contact: Science Press Package
scipak@aaas.org
202-326-6440
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Students taking part in DOE 'biggest energy loser challenge'
Lessons about energy efficiency are hitting home through an online middle school pilot curriculum developed for students in Louisiana, Hawaii and Japan.
Contact: Ron Walli
wallira@ornl.gov
865-576-0226
DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Is US high-speed rail worth the cost?
Gas prices today are 10 percent higher than they were a year ago and projected to reach $5 a gallon in some parts of the country by Memorial Day. This is a major reason why our country's leaders are exploring alternate methods of transportation less influenced by oil prices. This past weekend, competing high school teams in Moody's Mega Math Challenge, an Internet-based applied-math modeling contest, also weighed in on the mass transit issue.
Contact: Karthika Muthukumaraswamy
karthika@siam.org
267-350-6383
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
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NASA invites children and families to learn about the universe
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Md. will host this month's Sunday Experiment on Sunday, March 18 from 1-3 p.m. EST. It's a free afternoon for children of all ages and their families with a look at how NASA's most powerful space telescope will look at the universe and see further back in time than ever before.
Contact: Catherine Kruchten
catherine.kruchten@nasa.gov
301-286-2051
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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It's easy being green on St. Patrick's Day
The 83rd Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch, will feature "It's a Bug's World -- An Insect Fair for All Ages," on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hilton Hartford.
Contact: Faith Kuehn
Faith.Kuehn@state.de.us
302-698-4587
Entomological Society of America
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