We saw that the littlest differences can lead to dramatic variations when we looked at the wide variety in dogs. But despite their differences, all … Evolution: Watching Speciation OccurRead more
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A Brighter Way to Make Solar Cells
Making solar cells involves subjecting silicon wafers to temperatures in excess of 1,000 °C. The process normally involves the use of heating elements, and requires … A Brighter Way to Make Solar CellsRead more
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Fisheries demand TEPCO drop water-release plan
Fisheries cooperatives on Dec. 8 demanded Tokyo Electric Power Co. rescind its plan to release radioactive water from its crippled nuclear plant into the sea, … Fisheries demand TEPCO drop water-release planRead more
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World’s most environmentally outspoken president forced to resign at gunpoint
In the never-ending battle for democracy and civil rights, sometimes democracy loses. So it was today, with the visit by the Russian foreign minister to … World’s most environmentally outspoken president forced to resign at gunpointRead more
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Climate change killing trees in Africa
Trees are dying in the Sahel, a region in Africa south of the Sahara Desert, and human-caused climate change is to blame, according to a … Climate change killing trees in AfricaRead more
Posted inOil / Pollution / Spill / ToMl
Russia oil spills wreak devastation
Environmentalists estimate at least 1 percent of Russia’s annual oil production, or 5 million tons, is spilled every year. That is equivalent to one Deepwater … Russia oil spills wreak devastationRead more
Posted inScience / Social / ToMl
Science controversies past and present
Science—especially the science behind climate change—is under fire. The climate issue has sparked a vigorous, and at times surreal, public debate that seems to pit … Science controversies past and presentRead more
Posted inEconomics / Job / ToMl
One million full-time jobs lost
The two billion hours of unpaid overtime worked last year would be enough to create over a million extra full-time jobs, the TUC says today … One million full-time jobs lostRead more
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Radioactive water leaks at Japan’s Kyushu nuclear plant
Water containing radioactive materials leaked inside a nuclear power plant in southwestern Japan, but was contained and did not escape into the environment, the Nuclear … Radioactive water leaks at Japan’s Kyushu nuclear plantRead more
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Car drivers without helmet
Oscar-award winning actor Gene Hackman was hit by a pickup truck on his bicycle in the Florida Keys. The incident was covered widely by the … Car drivers without helmetRead more