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Friday, February 16, 2007

   
Scientists Generate Electricity in Novel Way
A new technique for converting heat into electricity could lead the way to new, more efficient energy sources.
Why Female Bugs Outsize Males
A new study looks at why sexual dimorphism?the non-sexual size and shape differences between the sexes?exists in the world of six- and eight-legged creatures.
January is Warmest on Record
The average global temperature last month was the highest for any January on record, according to NOAA, climbing to 55.13 degrees F (12.85 degrees C), which is 1.53 degrees F (0.85 degrees C) warmer than the 20th century average.
 

 
Human Compassion Surprisingly Limited, Study Finds
While a person's accidental death reported on the evening news can bring viewers to tears, mass killings reported as statistics fail to tickle human emotions, a new study finds.
You Can Help: Great Backyard Bird Count
People from all walks of life will don binoculars, if they can find them, and trek outside this weekend to count birds ranging from finches to juncos for 15 minutes.
Image of the Day: What's for Dinner?
Ants, fruits, plants and moose meat. These are a few of grizzly bears? favorite foods.

 
 
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