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The puzzle of declining amphibian populations

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Scientists have been alarmed at the rapid disappearance of amphibian populations in many areas around the world. Research shows that this phenomenon is due to pollution, the destruction of amphibian habitats and the harmful effect of unabsorbed ultraviolet rays on their eggs.

Author: Wake, David B., Blaustein, Andrew R.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
Research, Evaluation, Environmental aspects, Habitat (Ecology), Habitats, Amphibians, Ozone layer depletion

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Iran's nuclear puzzle

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Iran's insistence on basing its electrification program on nuclear power only makes sense from a military standpoint. Iran's effort to refurbish its Bushehr nuclear power plant could be better spent on building natural gas plants and pipeline infrastructure.

Author: Schwarzbach, David A.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Energy policy, Iran, Nuclear power plants

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The puzzle of conscious experience

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Neuroscience alone cannot explain the mystery behind conscious experience. A complete theory consisting of physical systems and psycho-physical laws is the only approach that can explain the reasoning for consciousness.

Author: Chalmers, David J.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
Consciousness

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