New transparent insulating film could enable energy-efficient displays

ScienceDaily (2009-11-30) -- Materials scientists have found a way to transform a chemical long used as an electrical conductor a thin film insulator potentially useful in transistor technology and in devices such as electronic books.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091109121220.htm

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Smart phones allow quick diagnosis of acute appendicitis

ScienceDaily (2009-11-30) -- Radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from a remote location with the use of a hand-held device or mobile phone equipped with special software, according to a new study.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091130084718.htm

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Climate studies to benefit from 12 years of satellite aerosol data

ScienceDaily (2009-11-30) -- Aerosols, very small particles suspended in the air, play an important role in the global climate balance and in regulating climate change. They are one of the greatest sources of uncertainty in climate change models. ESA's GlobAerosol project has been making the most of European satellite capabilities to monitor them.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091110105353.htm

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Climate change in Kuwait Bay: Higher temperatures having profound effects

ScienceDaily (2009-11-30) -- Since 1985, seawater temperature in Kuwait Bay, northern Persian Gulf, has increased on average 0.6 degrees Celsius per decade. This is about three times faster than the global average rate reported by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Differences are due to regional and local effects. Increased temperatures are having profound effects on key habitats and on power generation the Persian Gulf.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091130121449.htm

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Traditional indigenous fire management techniques deployed against climate change

ScienceDaily (2009-12-01) -- A landmark Australian project that mitigates the extent and severity of natural savannah blazes by deploying traditional Indigenous fire management techniques is being hailed as a model with vast global potential in the fights against climate change and biodiversity loss, and for protecting indigenous lands and culture. Proponents heading to climate change talks in Copenhagen say similar projects can be adopted in the savannas of Africa, where the potential for reductions is very high.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091129125133.htm

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Amphibians as environmental omen disputed

ScienceDaily (2009-11-30) -- Amphibians, for years considered a leading indicator of environmental degradation, are not uniquely susceptible to pollution, according to a new meta-analysis.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091111092051.htm

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WWF, Allianze estimate what it could cost NOT to take action on climate change

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund and European insurance giant Allianz SE says that close to $1.4 trillion in “assets” could be at risk from a severe storm surge. Moreover, by mid-century, their joint study predicts that up to $7.4 trillion could be in jeopardy if the global sea level rises 20 inches.

http://assets.panda.org/downloads/plugin_tp_final_report.pdf

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