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Hans Herren says science can help the small farmer
"The longer we wait, the more difficult it will be to regenerate some of this system, restore the land, which has been degraded over time," says Hans Herren.
December 21, 2009
Keith Meek on the workings of the eye’s cornea
Keith Meek said in 10 years time, it might be possible to make a near-perfect artificial cornea, the clear covering of the eye that focuses incoming light.
December 14, 2009
JoAnne Stubbe on free radical chemistry
JoAnne Stubbe on her breakthrough in understanding how free radicals and enzymes work together is being used to treat cancer.
December 14, 2009
Why do I get dizzy when I stand up?
Why do you get dizzy? If you've been sitting awhile, blood could pool in your legs, so there's less blood being pumped to your brain.
December 12, 2009
Why the media doesn’t talk about population
In past decades, "population control" and "overpopulation" were at the tip of everyone's tongues. So why don't we talk about population anymore?
December 8, 2009
Joel Breman thinks world can eliminate malaria by 2050
Joel Breman talked about a new class of drugs, and about bed nets, treated with insecticide, to offer protection against the malaria-carrying mosquito.
December 7, 2009
Herman Daly urges action on climate
Herman Daly believes the reality is that climate change will have negative consequences on humans and ecosystems.
December 7, 2009
David Hone: ‘U.N. urged to heed market in Copenhagen climate talks’
"With some clear thinking, with some good structure, and international agreement, we can actually shape a different energy future," says David Hone.
December 7, 2009
Online discussion today on population and climate change
How do population dynamics figure into the conversations about climate? Join this online discussion today.
December 2, 2009
Benjamin Glasser on making liquid fuel from coal
Listen to chemical engineer Benjamin Glasser talk about an innovative, cleaner process that could convert coal to liquid gasoline without producing as much carbon dioxide.
November 30, 2009
