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Their basic design hasn’t changed much, but scientists still don’t fully understand the forces that allow humans to balance atop a bicycle.
May 25, 2012
Getting Serious About the “Other” Greenhouse Gases
Are we too focused on CO2? Continue reading
May 24, 2012
Fire Season Off to a Roaring Start
Wildfire response in California doubling last year's pace -- with fewer resources. Continue reading
May 23, 2012
Quick Link: “Peter Gleick Cleared of Forging Documents in Heartland Expose”
Pacific Institute founder has always denied forging any Heartland documents, though he admits using deception to get them. Source: Guardian A review has cleared the scientist Peter Gleick of forging any documents in his expose of the rightwing Heartland Institute’s strategy and finances, the Guardian has learned. Gleick’s sting on Heartland brought unwelcome scrutiny to … Continue reading
Engineering | May 25, 2012
Energy-Saving Windows Get Smarter
Posted by Lauren Sommer
Buildings are responsible for 40% of the country’s energy use. So, researchers are trying improve our energy efficiency by
making windows dynamic and intelligent.
Biology | May 25, 2012
It's Summer Vacation Time for the California Least Tern
Posted by Sharol Nelson-Embry
The least tern, smallest of our three tern species, will be with us for the summer. They arrive along California’s shore
with their tuxedo colors and distinctive white “V” on their forehead in late April.
Blog | May 24, 2012
Side Trips from Interstate 5: The Deep San Joaquin Valley
Posted by Andrew Alden
The Central Valley has rocks and oil, but its geology also includes water and fossils. See them in this side trip during your
next drive south.
Astronomy | May 22, 2012
Photographing the Sun: Let Me Count The Ways
Posted by Danna Staaf
Turns out there are as many as ways to photograph as eclipse as there are to watch it. With a bit of preparation and the generosity
of strangers, I got to experience five of them during Sunday's annular eclipse.
Blog | May 22, 2012
Brammo Unveils Powerful New All-Electric Motorcycle
Posted by Bradley Berman
Consider these two numbers: 100 and 100, as in 100 miles-per-hour and 100 miles of driving range. Those are the two key metrics
for the all-electric Brammo Empulse motorcycle that was launched in Los Angeles earlier this month.
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Soft-Shell Lobsters So Soon? It's A Mystery In Maine
Maine lobstermen are hauling in an unexpected catch: soft-shell lobsters, about a month ahead of schedule. Biologists aren't sure why, but lobster-lovers are are glad for the harvest — and know just what to do with it.
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Clean Your Grill, And Other Hot Holiday Tips From Food Network's Alton Brown
If there's one grilling tip to remember this Memorial Day weekend, it should be this: Flame is bad. Whether you're barbecuing OR grilling, a meat-eater or a vegetarian, here's how to keep your flavor from going up in smoke.
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Weekend Special: A Puzzle: Why Aren't They Laughing?
Which is weirder: to laugh at a situation that you know is kind of sad, or not to laugh at a situation that you know is kind of funny?
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Astronauts Enter SpaceX Capsule
Early Saturday, crew of the International Space Station slid open the hatch of its new addition, the SpaceX capsule named Dragon, which made history with its arrival Friday.
