On the same day NASA makes a historic encounter with Mars, one of Man's earliest rockets is setting it's own truly historic record.
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socio-economic models ill-suited for our cultures are inherently counter to our way of life need to be replaced
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The hunger crisis in the Sahel region of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad has been deepening since the start of this year. Explore the map to see how we have been covering the issue... Via Paola Rattu Delete the scoop?
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Wasn't this super yacht part of Bernard Tapie's list of luxury properties that he bought when he sold ADIDAS???? Delete the scoop?
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Strengthening America's leadership in the world through a strategic investment in development and diplomacy. Delete the scoop?
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When trekking through a forest in French Guiana to study termites, a group of biologists noticed unique spots of blue on the backs of the insects in one nest. Curious, one scientist reached down to pick up one of these termites with a pair of forceps. It exploded. The blue spots, the team discovered, contain explosive crystals, and they're found only on the backs of the oldest termites in the colony. The aged termites carry out suicide missions on behalf of their nest mates.
After their initial observation, the team carried out field studies of Neocapritermes taracua termites and discovered that those with the blue spots also exploded during encounters with other species of termites or larger predators. The researchers found that the secretions released during the explosion killed or paralyzed opponents from a competing termite species. However, if the scientists removed the blue crystal from the termites, their secretions were no longer toxic. Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald 
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October 15, 2012 9:33 AM
This is very interesting news on these Termites. Are these the only species of termites that have defensive capabilities this effective?
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EU aid for trade on sugar not so sweet for smallholders and communities left without safety net as liberalisation looms... Via Paola Rattu Delete the scoop?
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Three simple numbers that add up to global catastrophe - and that make clear who the real enemy is...and the real simple fact is that: we in the Pacific are going to put up the first fight as a apeople! Delete the scoop?
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Research finds that people with a wide range of microbes on their skin are less likely to attract mosquitoes.
Human skin is host to a wide range of microorganisms, many of which metabolize components in sweat to produce compounds that make up an individual’s specific body odor. The research findings suggest that how attractive you are to mosquitoes depends on your unique scent, or in other words, the diversity of your skin microbes. Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald Delete the scoop?
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Have you ever thought about how nutritious your bodily fluids are? Full of goodies like salts and proteins…Wild bees know all about it, feeding human sweat and tears as a source of nutrition. Urban sweat bees, for example, use humans like a salt lick. “These bees prefer sweaty people—over most animals—because the human diet usually is so salty that their perspiration is saturated with the essential nutrient,” according to a recent feature in the Wall Street Journal on sweat bees. A new species (Lasioglossum gotham) of these bees was recently identified from a specimen netted in the heart of Brooklyn. Although they are as a group fairly common, they’re tiny and they don’t sting, which is why you probably haven’t heard New Yorkers complaining about them. Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald Delete the scoop?
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Buildings would save energy on air conditioning if they installed smart windows that change color to block out sunlight on hot days. Some smart windows are on the market, but they are expensive. A new one-step method for making window coatings of transparent color-changing nanowires could simplify and bring down the cost of the window manufacturing process.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, buildings use 71% of the electricity consumed in the U.S.; about 30% of that load comes from the electricity needed to make up for energy lost through windows. Electrochromic windows, which darken or lighten depending on the voltage across them, could help by darkening to block heat transfer from infrared light. Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald 
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Thank you, Dr. Gruenwald! I'm ACTIVELY seeking out any promising new technologies for "smart [sic] cottages" of the future~ i'm working on a project.... Kindly Send any ideas my way! I Enjoy your site tremendously, and have checked out your Business & CV online~ BRAVO! I am honored to be associated with you on this nifty site! Cheers, S
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The Free Syrian Army defended the execution of regime loyalists following a growing list of accusations...
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The Aussies have a history of claiming New Zealand successes, be it Crowded House, Phar Lap or pavlova. Delete the scoop?
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How philanthropy and impact investments can help address pressing social problems of the developing world? Delete the scoop?
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Ramesh Raskar: Imaging at a trillion frames per second, so detailed it shows light itself in motion.Ramesh Raskar presents femto-photography, a new type of imaging so fast it visualizes the world one trillion frames per second, so detailed it shows light itself in motion. This technology may someday be used to build cameras that can look "around" corners or see inside the body without X-rays. Via Dr. Stefan Gruenwald Delete the scoop?
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How does join.me work? Take a tour and discover join.me.
This video is is the perfect introduction on how to collaborate with colleagues or students using http://join.me This site allows you to talk, chat and screen-share for free. This is a must for anyone wanting virtual office hours or needing to remotely display their computer screen. As long as you use it lightly, it is a free service. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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New Waste-to-Energy Facility Helps Barbados Toward Greener Economy - When it comes to pursuing a greener path to economic development, the tiny Caribb (RT @RepowerAmerica: Waste-to-energy.It may not smell like roses, but waste is jump starting the... Delete the scoop?
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BBC News business editor Robert Peston narrates this 2008 documentary directed by John O’Kane that exposes how the new super-rich are making their fortunes and why everyone else is picking up the bill for it. Learn how hedge-fund traders, private equity firms, and investment bankers make their money. This is an eye-opening look at their greedy pursuits. Via Juan Carlos Hernandez Delete the scoop?
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Cross-cultural competency: ability to operate in different cultural settings. More about cross-cultural competency. Cognitive load management: ability to discriminate and filter information for importance, and to understand how ...
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"Mark Pagel, one of the world's leading experts on human evolution and development, visits the RSA to investigate our species' capacity for culture, cooperation and community.
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