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CNN: Newly discovered virus takes more lives, spreads

2013-05-29 20:02:59| PortlandOnline

News article posted at CNN.com.

Turning up the temperature might save frogs' lives

2013-05-28 15:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Mongabay: Over the past 30 years, amphibians worldwide have been infected with a lethal skin disease known as the amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis). "The disease can cause rapid mortality, with infected frogs of susceptible species dying within weeks of infection in the laboratory." Jodi Rowley, a herpetologist with the Australian Museum told mongabay.com. "This disease has now been associated with declines and extinctions in hundreds of species of amphibians worldwide, and is a...

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Mercedes QR codes aim to save lives

2013-05-27 19:56:33| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Mercedes-Benz is to paste QR codes onto its vehicles to help rescue workers access schematic diagrams and save car crash victims.

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PPG Industries' research at Harmar could revolutionize how we illuminate our lives

2013-04-28 09:31:09| Chemicals - Topix.net

At PPG Industries' research center in Harmar -- a place where floor-to-ceiling glass windows and skylights allow natural light to flood the lobby, corridors and employee cafeteria -- researchers are working to develop materials for use in new lighting systems that have the potential to slash electricity use in the U.S. The study of glass, coatings ... (more)

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