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Biofuel

December 2, 2009
Can we find one that works before it's too late? - If we can't burn gas maybe we can burn grass. But if we get that grass from our prairies, we may be destroying some of our wildlife. Spraying DDT... continued

Women of the Future

December 2, 2009
What will they look like in 2012, and AFTERWARDS? - What will the women of the future look like? If you believe fashion magazines, they'll all be slim and boyish, but scientists think that tomorrow's females are likely to be... continued

When Will It Happen Again?

December 1, 2009
And how to predict it - There are strange things going on in the sky, but even stranger things are happening right here on Earth: It turns out that recent earthquakes, even major ones, may actually be aftershocks from quakes... continued

One Way to Save the Earth

December 1, 2009
An innovative proposal by the Ecuadorian government would protect an untouched, oil rich region of Amazon rainforest and save a large area of pristine Amazon rainforest for the future, by leaving untouched nearly one billion barrels of oil that lies... continued

Are Your Mercury Fillings Safe?

December 1, 2009
Are mercury fillings safe? Mercury-based fillings have been used by dentists to repair teeth for well over a century. But in recent decades, their use has become controversial due to concerns about exposure to potentially toxic mercury. In North America,... continued

Tires from Weeds

November 30, 2009
Tires are a necessity, but disposing of them is a headache. There are all kinds of surprising uses for weeds, and latest in green technology is using the common (annoying) dandelion to make biodegradable automobile tires. Using the ordinary weeds... continued

Swine Flu Update

November 30, 2009
Viruses are nasty, yet surprisingly simple organisms. What makes flu so potentially dangerous is that it's not very good at making copies of itself, which leads to mutations, or slight changes in its genetic code. Though most mutations don't amount... continued

Invisible Methane Leaks

November 30, 2009
Major cause of global warming - Infrared cameras have revealed major methane leaks in gas wells in eastern Texas. In the October 15th editions of the New York Times, Andrew C. Revkin and Clifford Krauss quote environmentalist Terry Gosney, who... continued

Next Year: Thanksgiving on the Moon?

November 27, 2009
Scientists now say there is DEFINITELY water on the moon, LOTS of it. In the November 13th edition of the New York Times, Kenneth Chang quotes NASA's Anthony Colaprete as saying, "Indeed yes, we found water." They actually found it... continued

Pinching Pennies Doesn’t Help

November 27, 2009
Worried about an upcoming shortage of food and oil (and everything ELSE)? Being miserly won't help. Would the world be a better place if we could somehow curb our desire for material goods? Environmentalist Saleem Ali says "No." Take minerals:... continued