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Lindsay Patterson
Paddle your treadmill: A treadmill that floats?
It's a paradox in our mostly sedentary lifestyles that when we actually exert physical energy, it's wasted. Read more in 'Paddle your treadmill: A treadmill that floats?'
July 17, 2008
Global catastrophic risks discussed by experts
He said humans have experienced catastrophes in the past, but that the events of this century could determine the survival of our species. Read more about global catastrophic risks.
July 3, 2008
Shell lead scientist speaks on global warming
Shell lead scientist has spoken in a new EarthSky Clear Voices for Science podcast about the need for what he called "aggressive action" on the issue of CO2.
June 30, 2008
EarthSky awarded multiple awards for 2008
EarthSky announced today that it has won multiple Communicator Awards, which are awards honoring creative excellence. Read more here.
June 18, 2008
Do humans use only part of the brain?
Ever heard that we humans only use a small portion of our brains? Pamela Zamora in Mexico asks the scientists, and Dr. Jay Giedd responds.
June 9, 2008
Brian Greene wants focus on the drama of science
Brian Greene, Columbia University physicist and co-founder of the World Science Festival, wants people to know that science is dynamic.
May 27, 2008
EarthSky is a 2008 Webby Honoree
EarthSky Communications has joined New Yorker Fiction, NPR, CNN, and ESPN and eight others as a 2008 Webby Honoree in...
April 11, 2008
Science in an election year with EarthSky
EarthSky focuses on science in an election year. Read more about the 2008 election and debating science and technology with presidential candidates.
April 6, 2008
EarthSky launches nanotech podcast series
EarthSky Communications today announced the launch of a new series of 10 podcasts - focused on the emerging science of nanotechnology.
March 27, 2008
Making seawater fit to drink
In the past, desalination relied on boiling the water. But today’s newer techniques use a semi-permeable membrane. Read more about drinking seawater.
March 18, 2008
