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.