Jellyfish dominate fish in over-harvested Namibian waters
By sampling sea life in a heavily fished region off the coast of Namibia, researchers have found that jellyfish have actually overtaken fish in terms of the biomass they contribute to this ocean region. The findings represent a careful quantitative analysis of what's been called a "jellyfish explosion" after intense fishing in the area in the last few decades. The findings are reported by Andrew...Research finds that circadian rhythms dominate all life functions
New research from Colorado State University shows that the function of all genes in mammals is based on circadian -- or daily -- rhythms. The study, publishing in PLoS Computational Biology on June 15, refutes the current theory that only 10 percent to 15 percent of all genes were affected by nature's clock. While scientists have long known that circadian rhythms regulate the behavior of the l...Misconceptions dominate the immigration debate
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Corporate research and development will dominate a surge in demand for nanotech tools in the coming years, according to a study released this week by a New York consulting firm that focuses on nanotechnology. The study, by "Interest i...Avoid oblivion by choosing a brand name that dominates
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Women are turning away from entering male-dominated fields, including math and science fields, due to their concerns about balancing career and family// , says a study. Researchers at RTI International, University of Minnesota, University of Michigan and Murdoch University in a 1990 study looked at 137 female high school seniors who aspired to male-dominated jobs. Seven ye...Biotechnology Will Dominate The 21st Century
Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Shri Namo Narayan Meena said biotechnology would dominate the 21st century just as information technology dominated the last century. Addressing the 10th meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, last night, he informed the meeting that the stay on Genetic Engineering Approval Committee has...