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Where in the World Are the Fossil Fuels That Cannot Be Burned to Restrain Global Warming?
A new analysis reveals the nations—U.S. included—that must sacrifice exploiting much of their carbon-based energy resources if they are serious about combating climate change - Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 1 Health
Lettuce Pills (You Heard That Right) May Help Treat Haemophilia
Pills made from lettuce leaves could help to prevent one of the most serious complications of haemophilia treatment - EarthTalk Health
Get the New Skinny on Dietary Fat
What is the new consensus on whether fat is good or bad for you? - Climatewire Energy & Sustainability
Embankments Exacerbate Sea Level Rise in Bangladesh
A study finds a combination of rising sea levels due to climate change and man-made flooding problems threaten Bangladesh - Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 1 More Science
This Mathematician Figured Out How to Solve for Zero [Q&A]
Amir Aczel explored jungles and ancient temples to trace the history of the number zero - Quick and Dirty Tips Mind & Brain
How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying (Part 1)
About 40% of all Americans have a fear of flying. That's more than 120 million people! If you're one of them, the Savvy Psychologist has 5 tips to get you in the air without a pit stop at the terminal bar. You’ll never love the middle seat, but you may not mind getting on the plane - Reuters Technology
AirAsia Jet Tail Found Underwater, Black Box May Be Close
JAKARTA/PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The tail of a crashed AirAsia jet has been found upturned on the sea bed about 30 km (20 miles) from the plane's last known location, Indonesia's search and rescue agency said on Wednesday, indicating the crucial black box recorders may be nearby. - Reuters Health
Untested Ebola Drugs Begin Trials in West Africa
Medical charities say they have started trials of untested drug treatments on Ebola patients in Liberia and Guinea for the first time in an effort to control an epidemic that has killed more than 8,000 people in the region. - Scientific American Mind Volume 26, Issue 1 Mind & Brain
Coffee and Tea May Protect the Brain
Daily drinkers have lower rates of depression and cognitive decline - News Space
Newfound Exoplanets Are Most Earth-Like Yet
NASA's planet-hunting Kepler spacecraft finds two worlds that have sizes and orbits similar to ours
- Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 1 Mind & Brain
Pushy Parents Could Harm Kids’ Social Skills
Teens with controlling parents have trouble handling disagreements when they get older - Climatewire Energy & Sustainability
Low Gas Prices Smooth Path for Carbon Add-On in California
Historic cap-and-trade program expands to cover gasoline and diesel but slumping prices hide the impact - Environmental Health News Health
Heavy Metal May Age Cells Prematurely
A national study links cadmium to cells aging too soon - 60-Second Science More Science
Human Eye Sometimes Sees the Unseeable
Under certain conditions people can catch a glimpse of usually invisible infrared light. Karen Hopkin reports - Scientific American Volume 312, Issue 1 Technology
Fitness Trackers Are Everywhere, but Do They Work?
We’re the biggest losers when all those counted steps aren’t used for research - Reuters Energy & Sustainability
Sun Shines on Union Between Solar Power and Electric Grid in Pakistan
By Aamir Saeed ISLAMABAD (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Amid a worsening energy crisis, Pakistan has approved the use of grid-connected solar energy, rooftop solar installations and mortgage financing for home solar panels to boost uptake of clean energy in the country. - Reuters More Science
Australia Battles to Contain Worst Wildfires in 30 Years
(Reuters) - Hundreds of firefighters were battling on Tuesday to contain Australia's worst wildfires in 30 years which have already swept across more than 12,000 hectares outside the southern city of Adelaide and destroyed at least 26 homes. - Nature Health
End of Cancer-Genome Project Prompts Rethink of Research Strategy
Geneticists debate whether focus should shift from sequencing genomes to analyzing function - Climate Central Energy & Sustainability
2014 Officially Hottest Year on Record
The Japanese declare 2014 one for the record books thanks to global warming - Special Editions Volume 23, Issue 5s Mind & Brain
Fit Body, Fit Mind?
How can you stay sharp into old age? It is not just a matter of winning the genetic lottery. What you do can make a difference
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