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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
Black hole caught zapping galaxy into existence?
These astronomers believe they have identified black hole jets as a possible driver of the formation of galaxies in the early universe.
November 30, 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
Jeffrey Sachs: ‘Copenhagen expectations unlikely to be fulfilled’
The Copenhagen climate summit is meant to produce a legally binding, agreement for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Jeffrey Sachs hopes progress will be made.
November 30, 2009
Norman Loeb studies clouds’ effect on Earth’s climate
"I think society needs to realize the importance of accurately measuring the climate system ," says Norman Loeb when talking about the goals of CERES mission.
November 30, 2009
Paul Robertson searching for cause of type 2 diabetes
Paul Robertson said type 2 diabetes is a genetic illness. Though you're not born with it, you can be born with a susceptibility to it.
November 30, 2009
Scott Barrett on crafting a successful climate agreement in Copenhagen
"The biggest problem we've had in this long history of climate negotiations is a focus on targets and timetables - on aspirations," says Scott Barrett.
November 30, 2009
Balloons: How high can they fly?
Helium balloons rise higher than hot air balloons. The current altitude record for a helium balloon was set by Malcolm Ross, who flew to over 113,000 feet.
November 28, 2009
What causes the colors in flames?
When you gaze at a wood fire, you might notice different colors in flames. What causes them? It's like the colors of stars indicate their temperatures.
November 28, 2009
Time can warp and it’s related to space
The answer is yes. Time can warp. Strange as it may sound, both time and space do indeed warp around large celestial bodies. But it's complicated.
November 28, 2009
