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• Page 1 • Page 2 • Page 3 • Page 4 •Ancient solar observatory discovered in PeruTopics: • science •
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered the earliest known solar observatory in the Americas. Claims are that a line of elaborate stone towers formed an artificial toothed horizon for measuring the alignment of the Sun.
Peru News Digest Ancient towers in Peru were part of a solar observatory (International Herald Tribune)
Posted: 03/25/07 07:22 by Giovanni
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Meteorite discovered on Panama beachTopics: • science •
Chief geologist Juan de Dios Villa announced that a 4.2 kg red meteorite, measuring 20 cm in diameter, will be X-rayed for more details. Panamanian geologists found the meteorite at Rio Hato, a coastal town west of the capital Panama City.
Panama News Digest Geologists find meteorite on Panama beach (China View)
Posted: 03/21/07 11:14 by Alain
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Aquaculture Debates Cages vs PondsTopics: • science •
Following the drought in southern Colombia which caused an estimated 3 million cage-raised tilapia to die Norbert Sporns states that this tragedy sadly highlights the debate on which is better: cage raised or pond raised fish. In an uncontrolled environment there are dangers such as seen in Colombia.
Colombia News Digest Colombia Fish Disaster Highlights Importance of Pond-Raised Aquaculture (Market Wire)
Posted: 03/05/07 20:51 by Shannon
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Ninety Percent Chance Earth's Average Temperature Will RiseTopics: • science •
Empirical data gathered nationwide in meterorological stations shows that temperatures have risen 0.05 Celsius (32 degrees F) each decade for the last 35 years. This has caused a local newspaper (El Mercurio) to argue that local authorities should create policies in empirical facts rather than politial blustering with respect to global warming.
Chile News Digest CHILE AND THE EVENTUAL CLIMATE CHANGE (The Santiago Times)
Posted: 03/03/07 20:38 by Shannon
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