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Paul Epstein on climate change and our health
Paul Epstein is the author of Changing Planet, Changing Health, which investigates the risks to human health from climate change.
April 18, 2011
Study suggests large galaxies stopped growing 7 billion years ago
Brightest cluster galaxies (BCGs) appear not to have tripled in size, as conventional models predicted for large galaxies.
April 18, 2011
Jupiter-like worlds have shocking environments
Clues that other Jupiter-like worlds have a protective magnetosphere like Earth's is a big step in looking for zones that could support life.
April 18, 2011
Ancestors of land plants revealed
The study is called "Origin of land plants: Do conjugating green algae hold the key?"
April 17, 2011
Pool of Arctic meltwater could change global ocean circulation patterns, and more
Scientists are concerned that melting water in the Arctic Ocean could change global ocean circulation patterns, alter climate and decimate marine fisheries.
April 17, 2011
Nanofiber spheres injected with cells into wounds
When nanofiber spheres are injected with cells into wounds, the spheres biodegrade, but the cells live on to form new tissue.
April 17, 2011
Fertility drug HCG contains molecules linked to mad cow disease
Urine-derived human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), used as a fertility drug, can carry prions, molecules that cause mad cow disease.
April 16, 2011
Twitter users surveyed after earthquake in Japan
Twitter users can benefit those seeking to broadcast or discover information in times of disaster, but a method for regulating false "retweets" might be needed.
April 16, 2011
Place wind turbines in farmers’ fields, study says
Can the U.S. meet the Department of Energy goal of 20% wind energy by 2030? New research suggests placing wind turbines in farmers' fields.
April 15, 2011
Little Ice Age caused by other factors than quiet sun
Factors other than low sunspot activity must have contributed to the Little Ice Age that began in the 17th century, according to a new study.
April 15, 2011
