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Earth ships a perfect home for earthlings?
A friend and I were on the outskirts of Taos, New Mexico a few years ago and became curious about a strange-looking community in the distance ... Read more about earth ships.
July 18, 2008
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
Oil demand: Recovering viscous, hard-to-get oil
Vinegar talks about a new, more eco-friendly oil recovery process that uses giant underground heaters to help thick, old oil flow more freely.
July 14, 2008
Clean energy: Wind farms for the wind belt
Anyone who has been to Maui or driven across West Texas has seen a wind farm, where great rows of gigantic spiraling windmills turn silently in response to unseen air currents.
July 10, 2008
Why does your mosquito bite have a red bump?
After a mosquito sucks your blood, you're left with a bit of mosquito saliva in your body, and it causes a mild allergic reaction - an itchy, red bump. Read more about the red bump on your mosquito bite.
July 10, 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
Gas-to-liquids fuel technology is promising
Earth's growing population means more vehicles, and more pollution. A Shell scientist describes a gas-to-liquids process for a cleaner-burning fuel.
June 29, 2008
‘The three hard truths of the world’s energy use’
Jan van der Eijk is Chief Technology Officer for Shell. In this 12-minute Clear Voices for Science podcast, he discusses what he calls the "three hard truths" of meeting the world's energy needs.
June 29, 2008
POPClocks keep ticking in 2008
It sometimes feels as if we humans are in a race. The race is between our own burgeoning population numbers, and our political and technological will to solve the problems that come with increasing population.
June 15, 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
