Science
Obama administration puts a stopper on mercury pollution
January 3, 2012In a historic development, the Obama administration has set national health standards for mercury and other toxic air pollution, a measure that will save lives and create jobs in pollution control technology.
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Mind reading machines on the way?
December 21, 2011Based on societal trends and extensive study, technology giant IBM has predicted that in the near future, machines will read minds.
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Chilling discovery: Arctic ice releases deadly greenhouse gas
December 14, 2011Methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, has been found by scientists in deadly, bubbling plumes on the surface of the Arctic Ocean.
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Poisoned water, endangered turtles: the shell-shocking effects of fracking
December 13, 2011On Dec. 8, for the first time, federal environmental experts linked underground water pollution with fracking,
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Scientists may give Earth some sunscreen
December 7, 2011Apparently, the world could use some sunshades. At least, that is one of the many options being considered.
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