Bryan Nelson

9 not-so-crazy ideas to combat climate change

Out-of-the-box ideas for getting a handle on global warming.

Creationists seek to stop the teaching of global warming

Across the country, critics of evolutionary theory are introducing legislation that targets climate change and other scientific concepts.

New material traps radioactive waste like a Venus flytrap

Chemical material could speed clean-up at power plants by snapping its jaws at radioactive waste, leaving nontoxic byproducts alone.

Creature that weaves underwater silk enlisted to suture surgical wounds

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.

Bees are caffeine and nicotine addicts

Caffeinated flowers and nicotine-laced nectar are a bee’s version of coffee and cigarettes.

With climate change, people persuaded by values rather than facts

People’s beliefs about climate change hinge more on social science than climate science, according to new research.

15 cute animals that could kill you

They might look sweet and innocent, but many of nature’s cutest creatures are also deadly.

Mouse given a human liver

Scientists replace the liver cells of mice with human hepatocytes to test novel therapies for human liver diseases.

Flightless mosquitoes may prevent disease

Scientists genetically engineer a new strain of female mosquitoes that cannot fly, hoping the handicap will curb dengue fever outbreaks.

Oregon natural foods business gives full ownership to employees

Bob’s Red Mill, an internationally renowned natural foods flouring mill and market, is now completely owned by its 209 proud employees.