This article talks about how birds respond to the climate around them. It states that birds have the tendency to up and move when the climate no longer suits them. This is the reason why many Sierra Nevada birds have moved. To read more about this article click here. This article proves that global warming [...]
Entries from September 27th, 2009
Potato Crop Hoped to Be Improved
September 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology
Potatoes have been grown for as long as people can remember. Except on Antarctica, they are grown on every continent. Scientists have recently sequenced the genome of the potato. This will help scientists figure out how to improve nutritional value, quality and quantity of potatoes, and prevent diseases. This study covers 95% of the potato [...]
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That’s Cold!
September 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Physics
The latest computer discover comes from San Diego State University. Previously, the best integrated circuit could operate at 1.5 degrees Kelvin above absolute zero, or negative 457 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature is even colder than the average temp. of deep space and can only be created in special labs. The new circuit can operate at [...]