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Afforestation with non-native trees alters island soils

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Aug 7 2017

A healthy global debate has occurred concerning the benefits of using non-native trees for restoring some aspects of ecosystem function in degraded habitats. In many cases, the stresses associated with establishing seedlings disallow most native tree species from becoming successfully established in harsh planting sites. The tolerant non-native trees enable successes that would otherwise be unachievable.

NASA's Total Solar Eclipse Maps Show Best Viewing Spots (Photos)

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Aug 7 2017

On Aug. 21, 2017, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event will give Earthlings across the United States a dazzling sight (through protective eye gear, of course). Check out where the path of totality will be.

New grass snake identified in the UK

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Aug 7 2017

There are now four species of wild snake native to the UK, not three as scientists first thought.

Don Baylor, who won MVP with Angels and World Series with Twins, dies at 68

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Aug 7 2017
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  2. 'Origami organs' can potentially regenerate tissues

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    Aug 7 2017

    Scientists and engineers have invented a range of bioactive 'tissue papers' made of materials derived from organs that are thin and flexible enough to even fold into an origami bird. The new biomaterials can potentially be used to support natural hormone production in young cancer patients and aid wound healing.

    Role for lysosome transport in Alzheimer's disease progression revealed

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    Aug 7 2017

    Researchers have discovered that defects in the transport of lysosomes within neurons promote the buildup of protein aggregates in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that developing ways to restore lysosome transport could represent a new therapeutic approach to treating the neurodegenerative disorder.

    Higher opioid use among cancer survivors

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    Aug 7 2017

    A new study found that opioid prescription use is more common in cancer survivors than in individuals without a history of cancer.

    Complex causes of Maldives flooding

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    Aug 7 2017

    The causes of coastal flooding in the Maldives are more complex than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers examined wave and sea level data around historic flood events and found that multiple factors contribute to flooding in the Indian Ocean island chain, which has an average land elevation of just one meter.

    Nanocrystalline LEDs: Red, green, yellow, blue …

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    Aug 7 2017

    The color of the light emitted by an LED can be tuned by altering the size of their semiconductor crystals. Researchers have now found a clever and economical way of doing just that, which lends itself to industrial-scale production.

    A new snake in Europe: The Barred Grass Snake is described as a separate species

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    Aug 7 2017

    Scientists identified a new species of snake in Europe. Based on more than 1,600 snakes, the researchers were able to show that the “Barred Grass Snake,” whose range includes Western Germany, France, Great Britain, Switzerland and Italy constitutes a distinct species. In their study the team examined two contact zones – in the Rhine region and in eastern Germany – where different genetic lineages of grass snakes meet.