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Growing fuel crops vs using petroleum
Which is better: bioethanol or petroleum-derived fuels? Is bioethanol converted from energy crops more sustainable than refining and using fossil fuels.
February 28, 2012
Cocaine and the vulnerable teen brain
New findings might help explain why risk of drug abuse and addiction increase so dramatically when cocaine use begins during teenage years.
February 23, 2012
Electric cars need a clean energy source
You might assume that air quality and health impacts are lower for electric cars than for conventional vehicles. Not necessarily so, this study reveals.
February 22, 2012
Richard Baraniuk: Squid skin inspires camouflage
Richard Baraniuk is unlocking the secrets of nature's best camouflage artists - the cephalopods. He believes the animal kingdom has a lot to teach
February 20, 2012
Aquaculture: Should we help expand it?
The fastest growing food commodity is aquaculture. The growth rate is nearly 10% per year since 1985. But aquaculture in the U.S. has not grown as fast. Why?
February 16, 2012
What if he (or she) can’t read your emotions?
If someone you care about can't read your emotions from the look on your face, their prefrontal cortex might be the reason.
February 14, 2012
Do intellectual interests predict specific brain disorders?
Research among college students suggests a link between neuropsychiatric disorders among family members and intellectual interests.
February 8, 2012
UV from sunlight excites nanoparticles to kill phytoplankton
An experiment shows that normal levels of UV from sunlight cause titanium dioxide nanoparticles suspended in seawater to kill phytoplankton.
February 7, 2012
2012 is the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
Creating a world in which energy is accessible, cleaner and more efficient is a top priority for the United Nations in 2012.
February 4, 2012
Terror hot spots in the United States
Nearly a third of all terrorist attacks from 1970 to 2008 occurred in just five metropolitan U.S. counties. Here is a list of terror hot spots.
February 3, 2012
