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Sea bed provides information about present climatic change

Lately, every drought, flood or hurricane which happens in the planet is connected with climatic change, and therefore the interest of society and scientists is getting to know this phenomenon better. Climatic change is connected at present with the phenomenon of global warming. This is characterized by the increase of carbon dioxide (CO2 gas), which… Seguir Leyendo Sea bed provides information about present climatic change

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An essay proves that vegetation could recover in the ski resort of Sierra Nevada

The conditioning Works of Sierra Nevada’s ski runs have destroyed a great amount of vegetable species. The researchers of the University of Granada (Spain) have already managed to grow in the laboratory two native bushy species in order to suggest new mechanisms for vegetable cover restoration. They will try to use them to preserve the… Seguir Leyendo An essay proves that vegetation could recover in the ski resort of Sierra Nevada

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Exposure to organochlorate pollutants and lead weakens animals bones, according to a study

A new methodology developed by a researcher of the University of Granada will permit to determine the toxicological effects caused in animals which have been exposed to organochlorate pollutants and lead analysing their bones. This work has studied the effects of lead toxicity in the long term in wild birds populations, determining how this heavy… Seguir Leyendo Exposure to organochlorate pollutants and lead weakens animals bones, according to a study

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Expert recommends town councils to design low-allergy impact green spaces

Contributing to the diversity of plant species (avoiding the massive use of an only or a few species); using examples of native flora preferably instead of exotic species and promoting the participation of experts in the design of landscaped areas are some of the recommendations town councils should consider when designing green spaces with a… Seguir Leyendo Expert recommends town councils to design low-allergy impact green spaces

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Discovery of a new type of atmospheric aerosols from Sahara which will be useful to study climate change

Scientists of the Soil Science and Geopharmacy Research Group of the University of Granada (Spain), directed by Rafael Delgado, have discivered and characterized a new type of atmospheric aerosols named ‘iberulites’, which could be useful for the study of relevant atmospheric reactions from Earth.Researchers José Luis Díaz Hernández, of the Andalusian Research and Farming, Fishing,… Seguir Leyendo Discovery of a new type of atmospheric aerosols from Sahara which will be useful to study climate change

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Fossil and molecular evidence reveals the history of major marine biodiversity hotspots

The journal Science has published in the issue of the 1st of August the results of a detailed research work about the evolution of marine diversity all through the last 50 million years. The study has been carried out with the participation of scientists from Australia, Spain, USA, UK, Holland, Malaysia and Panama. The results… Seguir Leyendo Fossil and molecular evidence reveals the history of major marine biodiversity hotspots

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Spanish engineers design a new model of slope marine dock

Marine docks construction has traditionally encountered problems derived from swell-produced breking, especially in the event of great storms. The economic spending to repair the damage is very high and it affects ports, promenades or beaches. The most recent case in Spain was the storm of March 2008, which caused considerable material damage in the coasts… Seguir Leyendo Spanish engineers design a new model of slope marine dock

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A new web offers daily information about the ultra violet index

According to the data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), overexposure to ultravioleta radiation causes more than two million new cases a year of processes, more or less serious, of cataracts in eyes. Knowing the Ultra Violet Index (UVI) allows to prevent the harmful effects of sun exposure. The research group «Physics of the… Seguir Leyendo A new web offers daily information about the ultra violet index

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New geomorphological index created for studying the active tectonics of mountains

Active tectonics comprise the most up-to-date deformation processes that affect the Earth’s crust, resulting in earthquakes or recent deformations in the planet’s faults and folds. This phenomena is analysed in geology research carried out before commencing engineering works. Depending on the type of project (nuclear power stations or power stations, radioactive storage, natural gas or… Seguir Leyendo New geomorphological index created for studying the active tectonics of mountains

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Development of new techniques to understand marble quality and durability

The international commerce of ornamental stones has grown all over the world in the last years, revealing a decided solid support to the aesthetics of natural stones in buildings construction and urban ornamentation. Marble is, undoubtedly, the ornamental stone par excellence. All through history, numerous civilizations have architectural or sculptural works which constitute the most… Seguir Leyendo Development of new techniques to understand marble quality and durability