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Spending water to produce meat
Raising animals for meat requires much more water - spending water - than growing plants of equal nutrition. Meat-eating has a larger "water footprint," scientists say.
February 28, 2012
5.9-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Taiwan
The 5.9-magnitude quake occurred early Sunday, Taiwan time. There was some panic, but only minor property damage and no immediate reports of injuries.
February 26, 2012
Change in size of earliest horses driven by climate change, says study
The hotter is gets, the smaller the animal? Temperature was the most likely factor driving the change in size of the earliest horse
February 24, 2012
Rare whales filmed first time ever near Australia
Researchers spotted a dozen or so Shepherd's beaked whales - very rare whales - off the coast of Australia. And they got video!
February 24, 2012
Missouri and Kansas try tornado warning system
Missouri and Kansas will the new experimental three-tiered system of tornado warnings create confusion for the public? What are your thoughts?
February 22, 2012
A seasonal outlook for tornadoes?
Scientists from Columbia University take a step toward a seasonal outlook for tornadoes. Will it work?
February 22, 2012
Rocket launched into the aurora borealis
On February 18, 2012, a rocket launched by a NASA-funded team from Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range flew straight into the heart of the aurora borealis.
February 21, 2012
Heartland climate Denial Gate
Scientist Peter Gleick has admitted to soliciting and receiving materials from the Heartland Institute under someone else's name.
February 21, 2012
Bird Count: Don’t miss the 2012 Backyard Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count, February 17 – 20, is a fun opportunity for you to help scientists gather data on bird populations across North America.
February 18, 2012
Advances in understanding how insects fly
Air travel today mimics the flight of birds. Advances in the understanding the flight of winged insects could change the way we move from place to place.
February 17, 2012
