Study Shows Sahara Went From Green To Desert Gradually
May 11, 2008
Los Angeles (dbTechno) - According to a new study, the Sahara desert formed 2,700 years ago after a gradual progression away from green, and towards hot desert.
According to the new study, the Sahara was filled with green trees, lakes, and more around 6,000 years ago. Read more
Pelican Slams Into Face Of Woman Swimming In Gulf of Mexico
May 11, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - 50-year old Debbie Shoemaker from Ohio is currently recovering after a pelican dove and slammed into her face while she was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico.
Debbie Shoemaker is from Toledo, Ohio and was swimming on Thursday at a beach near St. Petersburg, Florida. She vacations in Florida twice a year, enjoying the sun and the beaches. Read more
Climate Counts Slaps Apple For Lacking In Climate Change Policy
May 10, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Climate Counts has called out Apple, stating that they have not done enough to go green and fight global warming. The report released by the organization shows that Apple is lagging in terms of climate change and going green.
The non-profit group Climate Counts released their second-annual report which rates how well companies are doing to fight global climate change. Read more
Tornado Rips Through North Carolina, Killing One Person
May 9, 2008
Norfolk (dbTechno) - A tornado ripped through North Carolina on Thursday night, overturning tractor-trailers and card. Emergency crews are on the scene Friday to try and assess the damage. It has been confirmed that the tornado killed one person and injured three others.
Cars and tractor-trailers were flipped on Interstate 40 in North Carolina. Read more
Earliest Known Americans Lived On Seaweed Diet
May 9, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - According to a new study at the Monte Verde archaeological site in southern Chile, the earliest known Americans lived on a diet which consisted of seaweed.
The study of the earliest known human settlement revealed that, 14,000 years ago, early migrants moved down the Pacific Coast. Read more
Olympic Torch Burning Strong At Top Of Mount Everest
May 8, 2008
Beijing (dbTechno) - A team of climbers from China have completed the journey, bringing the Olympic torch to the top of the world, the peak of Mount Everest. It was a rough go to say the least, but the Olympic flame reached the peak, and was still burning strong despite all of the protests it has met along the way.
The 19-member team was dressed with Olympic logos all over their clothing. Read more
Officials Say Trapped Sea Lions Were Not Shot Dead
May 7, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - The case of six sea lions who were found dead in traps at the Columbia River’s Bonneville Dam remains a mystery. This comes as it has been confirmed by NOAA officials that the sea lions were not shot while they were inside the traps, as previously believed.
The traps are being used to catch animals in order to ship them out to aquariums as well as other types of parks. Read more
Platypus Genome Could Reveal Details On Evolution Of Mammals
May 7, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Scientists are still extremely curious about the duck-billed platypus, as it is one unique species to say the least. They are apparently a bit closer to understanding it though as they have revealed its genome sequence which could reveal more on the evolution of mammals.
An international team of researchers have released the genome sequence of the Ornithorhynchus anatinus, allowing them to compare the duck-billed platypus to normal mammals. Read more
Global Warming Forcing Tropical Insects Toward Extinction
May 6, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to U.S. scientists, global warming poses the biggest threat to tropical insects. The scientists believe that tropical insects will be among the first to become extinct from global warming.
Researchers looked at daily and monthly global temperatures from 1950 to 2000 for their study. Read more
Two Scientists Share Largest Medical Prize In U.S.
May 3, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - The largest medical prize in the U.S., the Albany Medical Center Prize, has been awarded for the first time in history to two women scientists. The prize is worth $500,000 and is the world’s second largest prize award.
Elizabeth Blackburn of the University of California, San Francisco and Joan Steitz of Yale University won the prize on Friday. Read more
