The accidental universe: Science’s crisis of faith In the fifth century B.C., the philosopher Democritus proposed that all matter was made of tiny and indivisible … Science’s crisis of faithRead more
ToMl
Posted inFukushima / ToMl
TEPCO clears woodlands of trees for storage tanks
The grounds at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant were once alive with the sounds of nesting wild birds. But that was before the … TEPCO clears woodlands of trees for storage tanksRead more
Posted inEconomics / Financial crisis / ToMl
Where is the money
Former New Jersey governor and U.S. senator Jon Corzine testified Tuesday on Capitol Hill about his brief stint at the helm of the failed commodities … Where is the moneyRead more
Posted inSociology / ToMl
A radical experiment in empathy
[ted id=1125] My students often ask me, “What is sociology?” And I tell them, “It’s the study of the way in which human beings are … A radical experiment in empathyRead more
Posted inSocial / ToMl
Once a citizen, now a consumer
As the days remaining until Christmas dwindle, the pressure to purchase more consumer goods is palpable on the high street. With the average UK consumer … Once a citizen, now a consumerRead more
Posted inToMl
A flame retardant in your soft drinks
Patented as a flame retardant for plastics, and banned in food throughout Europe and Japan, a brominated chemical called BVO has been added to sodas … A flame retardant in your soft drinksRead more
Posted inFukushima / ToMl
Fukushima plant close to cold shutdown state
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said cold shutdown conditions have been achieved at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, and is awaiting government confirmation on … Fukushima plant close to cold shutdown stateRead more
Posted inJob / ToMl / Worker
Let the workers take decision
European leaders are preparing to unveil their plans for addressing the sovereign debt crisis that’s threatened to tear apart the eurozone. Both France and Germany … Let the workers take decisionRead more
Posted inEconomics / Hunger / Poverty / Social / ToMl
The Forgotten 1 Billion
The holidays are a time for putting others before ourselves. And with the recent news that the world’s population has surpassed 7 billion, there are … The Forgotten 1 BillionRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / Global Warming / ToMl
Off the Chart temperature
From October of 2010 through this September 2011, Texas saw its driest year on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. But these … Off the Chart temperatureRead more