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Science News for October 16, 1996


Roederer Celebrates A 20-Year Space Odyssey

Expert researcher Juan Roederer is set to begin his long-awaited study of the radiation belts circling Jupiter after 20 years with the Galileo spacecraft. The research aims to understand how Io, one of Jupiter's moons, affects the planet's radiation belts and compare them to Earth's Van Allen belts.

SourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks, Geophysical Institute·DateOct 16, 1996

Biocontrol: The Hit Or Miss Method Of Pest Control?

Ecological researchers highlight gaps in evidence on biocontrol's safety record, citing potential ecological risks. The use of biological control methods in agriculture is being reevaluated due to concerns over environmental harm, but research suggests it can be an effective solution for certain pest problems.

SourceEcological Society of America·DateOct 16, 1996
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