EARTH PORTATION News June 18th

AIR 
- Studying Soil to Predict the Future of Earth's Atmosphere
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120615103931.htm

- First Ever Map of Floating Plastic Aims to Save Baby Sea Turtles
http://www.treehugger.com/ocean-conservation/first-ever-map-of-floating-plastic-aims-save-baby-sea-turtles.html

- American Black Bears May Have Ability to Count, Similar to Monkeys
http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/american-black-bears-may-count.html
http://phys.org/news/2012-06-black.html


- BUGS - Bugs Have Key Role in Farming Approach to Storing CO2 Emissions
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120615125303.htm

ART 
- Reflected infrared light unveils never-before-seen details of Renaissance paintings
http://phys.org/news/2012-06-infrared-unveils-never-before-seen-renaissance.html

CLIMATE 
- Are Humans Responsible for Ocean Heat Rise? Study Says: Definitely
http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/humans-responsible-ocean-heat-rise-study-says-definitely.html

EARTH 
- Ancient warming greened Antarctica, research finds
http://phys.org/news/2012-06-ancient-greened-antarctica.html

- Must See: Time-lapse Video Shot Over 6 Years Across 24 Countries
http://www.treehugger.com/travel/must-see-time-lapse-video-filmed-over-6-years-across-24-countries.html

ENERGY 
- Ionic Liquid Improves Speed and Efficiency of Hydrogen-Producing Catalyst
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120616145535.htm

- Japan Switches Nuclear Power Back On, Extends Generous Support for Solar & Wind Power
http://www.treehugger.com/energy-policy/japan-nuclear-power-back-on-extends-generous-support-solar-wind-power.html

PLANTS 
- Evaluation of Microscopy Techniques May Help Scientists to Better Understand Ancient Plants
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120612193124.htm

- Expansion of Forests in the European Arctic Could Result in the Release of Carbon Dioxide
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120617142542.htm

- Key Part of Plants' Rapid Response System Revealed
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120618132923.htm

SCIENCE 
- Elemental and Magnetic Imaging Using X-Rays and a Microscope
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120614082706.htm

- It's All in the Name: Predicting Popularity Through Psychological Science
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120611122631.htm

- Team introduces breakthrough in understanding of high-temperature superconductivity
http://phys.org/news/2012-06-team-breakthrough-high-temperature-superconductivity.html

- Study Improves Understanding of Surface Molecules in Controlling Size of Gold Nanoparticles
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120618102838.htm

SOLAR 
- Catching Some Rays: Organic Solar Cells Make a Leap Forward
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120614182755.htm

- Department of Energy Awards $56 Million to 21 Concentrating Solar Power Projects
http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/department-energy-awards-56-million-21-concentrating-solar-power-projects.html

- First Dow Solar Shingle Project in California
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eiie45ekhm/madrigals-home/#gallerycontent

- Replace Your Roof And Generate Electricity From Solar Shingles
http://www.forbes.com/sites/uciliawang/2012/06/18/dows-solar-shingles-found-their-first-home-in-california/

SPACE 
- Black holes as particle detectors
http://phys.org/news/2012-06-black-holes-particle-detectors.html

TECH 
- Why Silicon Valley Tech Wunderkinds Overestimate Their Own Smarts and Abilities
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericjackson/2012/06/18/why-silicon-valley-tech-wunderkinds-overestimate-their-own-smarts-and-abilities/

- US regains top spot for fastest supercomputer
http://phys.org/news/2012-06-regains-fastest-supercomputer.html

- Houston Incubator Launches Clean Tech Startups In Oil Capital
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidferris/2012/06/18/houston-we-have-an-energy-startup/

- This Smart Phone App Will Save Your Battery
http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/smart-phone-app-save-your-battery.html

- Smart Learning Software Predicts Renewable Energy Output with 90% Accuracy
http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/learning-software-predicts-renewable-energy-output.html

- Improving High-Tech Medical Scanners
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120613153331.htm

- Technology and Smart Phones Are Changing Cities, and The Densest Cities Benefit The Most
http://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/technology-and-smart-phones-are-changing-cities-and-densest-cities-benefit-most.html

- Engineers Perfecting Carbon Nanotubes for Highly Energy-Efficient Computing
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120614131202.htm
URBAN 
- London's High Tech Recycling Bins Coming to NYC
http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/londons-high-tech-recycling-bins-come-nyc.html

- Massive Pavilion Covered with 7,000 Pallets at Rio+20 Exhibition
http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/massive-pavilion-covered-7000-pallets-rio20-exhibition.html

- New Green Vertical Wall Pops Up in London's King's Cross
http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/another-new-green-vertical-wall-pops-london.html

- Details On Sky City, Worlds Tallest Building To Be Built In Two Months
http://www.treehugger.com/modular-design/details-sky-city-worlds-tallest-building-be-built-two-months.html

- St Hubert Residence Is A Subversive Renovation
http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/st-hubert-residence-subversive-renovation.html

- Mobile Hospitality: Designed To Celebrate and Enjoy Public Space
http://www.treehugger.com/kitchen-design/mobile-hospitality-designed-celebrate-and-enjoy-public-space.html

- A Himalayan resort made of dry stacking of stone & wood without cement
http://www.ecofriend.com/himalayan-resort-made-dry-stacking-stone-wood-cement.html

- Study Suggests Expanded Concept of 'Urban Watershed'
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120614182757.htm

WATER 
- Hydropower Continues Steady Growth
http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/hydropower-continues-steady-growth.html

WIND 
- Japan Switches Nuclear Power Back On, Extends Generous Support for Solar & Wind Power
http://www.treehugger.com/energy-policy/japan-nuclear-power-back-on-extends-generous-support-solar-wind-power.html