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Florida versus genetically modified mosquitoes
British biotech Oxitec believes its genetically engineered insects will slow the spread of dengue fever, but Florida residents don't want the mutant mosquitoes in their backyards.
July 19, 2012
Water, water, everywhere, but which to drink?
Heat waves, they’re so hot right now. Do we need drinks with electrolytes to stay hydrated or do we drink water?
July 19, 2012
Vijay Modi: Shared Solar power grids brings electricity to isolated African villages
A project called Shared Solar and headed by Vijay Modi has brought cheap electricity to about 20 isolated and poor villages in Uganda and Mali.
July 19, 2012
Higgs boson and how the universe generates mass
Physicists have discovered a new elementary particle. They’re 99 percent certain it's the long-sought Higgs boson, which some call "The God Particle."
July 16, 2012
Robot copilot for your car
Sure, there are seat belts and airbags to help you survive a collision. This new robot copilot for your car might help you avoid the collision in the first place.
July 13, 2012
Three Friday the 13ths in 2012. What are the odds?
Scary coincidence or super unlucky? Neither. Here's the story behind why 2012 has three Friday the 13ths.
July 13, 2012
Population strategies to stop short of 9 billion
The Worldwatch Institute has released the following 9 strategies for stopping short of reaching a human population of 9 billion by 2050.
July 10, 2012
New boson: what’s so cool about it? Try this video
This video from MinutePhysics might shed light for you on this week's announcement of a new boson, possibly the Higgs boson.
July 7, 2012
Scientists have learned what keeps us anxious
Scientists in Germany have learned how our brains keep us from letting go of anxiety after a trauma.
July 7, 2012
Asgar Ali: Edible coatings keep fruits and vegetables fresh
According to Asgar Ali. new transparent coatings for fruits and vegetables with no odor or taste. They're also eco-friendly, biodegradable, and nontoxic.
July 5, 2012
