Imagine a planet where jellyfish rule the seas, giant rodents roam the mountains and swarms of insects blur everything in sight. It may sound far-fetched, … Warmer Planet Could Be Dominated by Mosquitoes, Ticks, Rodents and JellyfishRead more
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Oceans acidifying in faster rate
Fifty-six million years ago, a surge of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere raised the acidity of the world’s oceans substantially. Many single-celled organisms, and most … Oceans acidifying in faster rateRead more
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Japan Weighed Evacuating Tokyo in Nuclear Crisis
In the darkest moments of last year’s nuclear accident, Japanese leaders did not know the actual extent of damage at the plant and secretly considered … Japan Weighed Evacuating Tokyo in Nuclear CrisisRead more
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China says ‘no’ to genetically engineered rice
The origins of rice cultivation can be traced to the valleys of China’s Yangtze River, with some estimates putting it at over 7,000 years ago. … China says ‘no’ to genetically engineered riceRead more
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Government Shares Blame for Nuclear Disaster
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan acknowledged on Saturday that the government shared the blame for the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, … Government Shares Blame for Nuclear DisasterRead more
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Monsanto guilty of chemical poisoning in France
In the first such case heard in court in France, grain grower Paul Francois says he suffered neurological problems including memory loss, headaches and stammering … Monsanto guilty of chemical poisoning in FranceRead more
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Greece bailout
The $170 billion bailout for Greece will force Athens to commit to making another round of deep austerity cuts. As part of the deal, Greek … Greece bailoutRead more
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Occupy the SEC
In the five months since Occupy Wall Street protesters set up an encampment in Liberty Plaza, the Occupy movement has spread around the world. Occupy … Occupy the SECRead more
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Conservative Group Plans Anti-Climate Education Program
Leaked documents from the free-market conservative organization The Heartland Institute reveal a plan to create school educational materials that contradict the established science on climate … Conservative Group Plans Anti-Climate Education ProgramRead more
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Who kills more AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or something else?
When considering the world’s worst killers, alcohol likely doesn’t come to mind. Yet alcohol kills more than 2.5 million people annually, more than AIDS, malaria … Who kills more AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis or something else?Read more