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- Nature Energy & Sustainability
Global Warming Brews Weird Weather
The human influence on extreme heat and rain events is growing - TechMediaNetwork Space
Doomed Russian Space Station Cargo Ship Will Fall Back to Earth Soon
A Progress robotic delivery spacecraft that launched toward the International Space Station suffered a serious malfunction shortly after liftoff - Nature Health
Ban DNA Editing Human Embryos, NIH Says
The U.S. National Institutes of Health reiterated its position after researchers delete a disease gene in nonviable zygotes - News More Science
Experts Calculate New Loss Predictions for Nepal Quake
Independent statistics specialists say the death toll may reach 10,000, but with less destruction in Kathmandu than predicted - Symbiartic Technology
5 Instagram Tips for Science Artists
I’ve been on Instagram for a long time, with a private account to share family photos with friends. Last year, I decided to start up a second account, @FlyingTrilobite, to share my art in process, and the sort of things I normally share on my blog. - Climate Central Energy & Sustainability
Oil Drilling May Slow Drought Recovery
Oil and gas drilling in the Rockies and Great Plains may cause long-term harm to ecosystems - Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 5 Technology
The Billion-Dollar Race to Reinvent the Computer Chip
With the end of Moore's law in sight, chip manufacturers are spending billions to develop novel computing technologies - Climatewire Energy & Sustainability
Vatican Joins with U.N. to Make Moral Case for Climate Action
Care for the environment and the poor are central tenets of Christianity - Guest Blog Health
Botanical Sexism Cultivates Home-Grown Allergies
It's the time year for watery eyes and itchy noses, and if you're among the afflicted, you may be surprised to learn that decades of botanical sexism in urban landscapes have contributed to your woes. - Nature Health
Human Embryo Editing Sparks Epic Ethical Debate
Scientists disagree about what types of gene-editing research are ethical - Extinction Countdown Energy & Sustainability
Mesquite Invasion Threatens a Unique Species in India
It's almost barbeque season, which means that for many of us it's just about time to break out the mesquite. But mesquite isn't all that popular when it isn't providing a nice, smoky flavor to our burgers and chicken. - Reuters Health
Most Countries Woefully Unprepared to Fight Resistant Superbugs
WHO report suggests few countries are prepared to tackle antibiotic resistant infections which leaves basic healthcare vulnerable - Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 5 More Science
Drone-Snagging Drones, Popcorn Physics and More: Scientific American’s May Issue
- News Energy & Sustainability
Can Astronomical Tidal Forces Trigger Earthquakes?
Recent studies have suggested a link between oceanic tides and some earthquake activity, but proof the gravitational tug of the moon and sun can set off temblors remains elusive - Plugged In Energy & Sustainability
A Nation Divided On Keystone XL
The new results from the nationally representative UT Energy Poll are out today, highlighting the way so many energy issues have become politicized. - Special Editions Volume 24, Issue 1s Mind & Brain
Test for Alzheimer's Risk Shows Promise
An eye-tracking test may serve as a screen for predicting Alzheimer's - 60-Second Science Mind & Brain
Infants Already Glued to Multiple Screens
A new survey suggests that most kids by age two are using tablets and smartphones, sometimes while watching TV. Christopher Intagliata reports - Quick and Dirty Tips Technology
What Is the "Internet of Things"?
The "Internet of Things" is everywhere. But what is it exactly? And how does it affect your life? Tech Talker delves into this hot new buzz word - Climate Central Energy & Sustainability
The Amazon Trees That Do the Most to Slow Global Warming
A relatively small number of tree species store more than half the carbon - Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 5 Health
President’s Malaria Initiative Enters Its Second Phase
The extremely successful global healthcare program sets malaria eradication goals in some countries
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