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Slab Of Sunken Ocean Floor Found Deep Within Earth (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 06-03-2006 at 09:00:18
| Deep within Earth, halfway to its center in an area where Earth's core meets its mantle, lies a massive folded slab of rock that once was the ocean floor, reports a team of researchers (including one from Arizona State University) in the current issue of Nature. |
Ecosystems With Many Plant Species Produce More And Survive Threats Better (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 06-03-2006 at 09:00:18
| Ecosystems containing many different plant species are not only more productive, they are better able to withstand and recover from climate extremes, pests and disease over long periods, according to a new study. It is the first experiment to gather enough data -- over a sufficient time and in a controlled environment -- to confirm a 50-year scientific debate about whether biodiversity stabilizes ecosystems. |
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