KU Researcher Eyes The Rain Forest Through The Trees
...rom this research, introduction of a species whose economic value is already recognized could be accomplished."...Scientists Discover Smallest Frog
... Cuban scientists restricted by that country's economic conditions typically have teamed with foreign colleagues to carry on their work. "The tropical forests in Cuba are even more fragile and more threatened than those in the Amazon of South America because they are so small, less than 10 percent of the...Fund Aims To Repay Developing Nations For Valuable Genes
...world's leadersare still arguing over how to share economic benefits from genetic resourcesbetween wealthy nations and the developing world. While the politicians wrangle, a young molecular biologist at the Universityof California, Davis, has quietly offered up a modest solution to the problem. Pamela Rona...President's Budget Proposal Cuts R&D By 14 Percent By 2002
...the AAAS Science and Policy Programs . "Improved economic forecasts and concerted efforts to protect R&D have helped diminish some of the massive cuts previously proposed. While some in the scientific community may feel they can breathe a sigh of relief on seeing the latest figures, it is important to remem...Restoring Farm Land To Natural Wetlands Key To Stemming Flood
...heory, implementation isnot simple. Aside from the economic and political ramifications associatedwith reclaiming bottomlands currently devoted to agricultural use, culturalperspectives must be considered as well. A long history of conflict overthe use of the river has left emotional high-water marks on resid...First Planned Release Of Captive Lemurs In Madagascar Wilds Expected In Fall
...ortunities. "Part of our job is to help them find economic alternatives to theunsustainable use of natural resources, and to help people understand thevalue of their environment through education," said Welch, who withKatz and their young daughter resides for most of each year in a nearbytown. As an example......eat than in any other crop." However, the economic and regulatory burdens of EPA's policy willgreatly discourage the use of genetic alternatives to develop pest-resistantvarieties of wheat. This will leave wheat farmers more dependent on chemicalpesticides to deal with pests that cannot be controlle...UW Smogmobile Offers Cleaner, Safer Alternative To Gas Or Electric Cars
...two to three years). Despite the environmental and economic benefits of liquid nitrogen vehicles, Hertzberg realizes it will be difficult to attract the interest of an automotive industry and public already committed to gas- and electric-powered cars. But he hasn't let that stop him. "I don't expect any trou...Oaks' Defenses Help Gypsy Moth Caterpillar Fend Off Virus
...oods industry millions ofdollars. Luckily, from an economic point of view, gypsy moths usually do not eatconiferous trees, which are the basis of the multimillion dollar pulp paperindustry. "However, there is another threat, the Asian gypsy moth, which eatsconifers and has been introduced at several ...Chesapeake Bay Sediment : Home To Pfiesteria-Like Microbes
...property from naturaldisasters, contribute to wise economic and physical development of the nation's natural resources, and enhance the quality of life bymonitoring water, biological, energy, and mineral resources of the nation. (For more detailed information on Pfiesteria and sediment cores in the Chesapeak...Disease Takes Its Toll On Waterfowl Populations
...roperty from natural disasters, contribute to wise economic and physical development of the nation's natural resources, and enhance the quality of life by monitoring water, biological, energy, and mineral resources of the nation....Biodiversity Worth $2.9 Trillion
...ersity. For the United States alone, the tab for economic and environmental benefits of biodiversity would b...rer for the loss." Biotic Invoice Estimated annual economic benefits of biodiversity in the United States and worldwide Source: David Pimentel, Christa Wilson,......roperty from natural disasters, contribute to wise economic and physical development of the nation's natural resources, and enhance the quality of life....Penn State Erie's Sea Grant To Focus On Ecology, Economic Development
...rt incoastal environments and an expert in coastal economic development to round outthe staff of the sea grant and to head the studies. EDITORS: Dr. Light may be reached at (814) 898-6160. For other Penn State news, please visit our Home Page on the Web at:http://www.psu.edu/ur/ Also browse this releas...Peptic Ulcer Treatment Improves Health, Saves Money
...tion of ulcer patients to compare the clinical and economic outcomes for subjects divided into two treatment groups. One group received medication to immediately eradicate the H. pylori bacteria. Patients also halted antisecretory maintenance therapy. The second group continued antisecretory maintenance th...AAAS Honors Three USGS Scientists As Fellows
...s, to contribute to the conservation and the sound economic and physicaldevelopment of the nation's natural resources, and to enhance the quality oflife by monitoring water, biological, energy, and mineral resources....Scientists Work To Restore Native Fish And Habitat To Great Lakes
... a loss of sport fishing opportunities and serious economic impacts," said Dr. Gregory Smith, Acting Eastern R...operty from natural disasters, contribute to sound economic and physical development of the nation's natural resources and enhance the quality of life by monito...USGS 1999 Budget Emphasizes Clean Water, Disaster Information, Species And Habitat Research
...ding to America's critical scientific, health, and economic concerns, such asthe quality of the nation's water, increased understanding of species and habitats, and the safety oflife and property in earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters." "USGS is focusing on science that is relevant to the nation...Good Ergonomics Is Good Economics
...nited States and elsewhere, in which the costs and economic benefits were documented. ERGONOMICS APPLICATION...ives with the Lulea faculty. For each project, the economic "payoff" period was calculated jointly with the company's management. Steel pipes and rods handling......tment of crop sciences have developeda preliminary economic threshold for rootworms in soybeans to help growersdecide if they should use a soil insecticide....