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Study: 97% of scientists agree on climate change

Thu, May 16 2013 at 1:14 PM

After scrutinizing thousands of peer-reviewed climate studies, the largest analysis of its kind reveals a 'gaping chasm' between science and public perception.

Scientists hack photosynthesis for electricity

Wed, May 15 2013 at 1:42 PM

A new study outlines how humans can harvest electricity directly from plants.

Insects are our food of the future, U.N. says

Tue, May 14 2013 at 2:42 PM

If Western culture can overcome the 'disgust factor,' insect cuisine could help fight global hunger and global warming, according to a new United Nations report.

Google Timelapse reveals an altered Earth

Thu, May 09 2013 at 3:57 PM

The search giant has teamed up with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to create a stunning time-lapse look at humanity's effect on Earth over 28 years.

A timeline of the distant, disturbing future

Thu, May 09 2013 at 12:07 PM

If humans still exist millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, supernovas and other civilization-threatening calamities.

Forests flee, dump CO2 as climate warms

Tue, May 07 2013 at 12:28 PM

An array of ecosystems will relocate due to global warming, but new research suggests the northward flight of boreal forests could be especially harmful.

Turtles turn female as habitats heat up

Fri, May 03 2013 at 3:57 PM

The sex of unborn painted turtles is dictated by ambient temperature. A new study suggests climate change could doom the species to a brief, all-female future.

Earth's carbon dioxide levels to hit 400 ppm

Wed, May 01 2013 at 1:54 PM

This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed.

Will Anthony Foxx keep the DOT on track?

Tue, Apr 30 2013 at 12:12 PM

The Charlotte mayor's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation hints at a renewed White House focus on boosting public transit and urban walkability.

3 years of the sun in 3 minutes [Video]

Fri, Apr 26 2013 at 1:54 PM

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has been staring at the sun since 2010, providing an unprecedented view of its recent rise toward solar maximum.

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And it's all just for keratin

Fri, Mar 29 2013 at 2:31 PM

And it's all just for keratin. Poachers might as well scour the globe for toenails and hair clippings.

Thanks for the heads up, Juli

Thu, Jan 03 2013 at 6:50 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Juli. I've reworded that paragraph to make it a little clearer.

That's true, Norma. The Mayan

Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 11:47 AM

That's true, Norma. The Mayan calendar doesn't predict an apocalypse. I used the word "myth" here to mean "a false or unfounded notion," as in: "It's a widespread myth that the Mayan calendar predicts an apocalypse."

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