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No Silver Bullet for Population Issues
One of the world’s oldest scientific societies has weighed in on one of the planet’s most vexing future challenges:...
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White House Promotes a Bioeconomy
The Obama administration announced a broad plan to foster development of the nation’s “bioeconomy,” including the use of renewable...
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World’s Glaciers Out of Balance
Earth’s glaciers are seriously out of balance with the global climate and are already on their way to losing...
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Plastic Debris Found Littering Ocean
There’s far more little bits of plastic in the ocean than previous studies have indicated, according to new research....
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Ancient Farming Method May Help Conserve Savannahs
A fire-free farming method practiced by early inhabitants of the Amazonian savannahs could help inform efforts to conserve and...
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Wind Power Can Be Cheaper Than Photovoltaics
Generating wind energy is more than twice as cheap as solar photovoltaic energy production, a study of alternative energy...
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Huge Water Resource Exists Under Africa
Scientists say the notoriously dry continent of Africa is sitting on a vast reservoir of groundwater. They argue that...
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Steven Weinberg on the Crisis of Big Science
Big science is in competition for government funds, not only with manned space flight, and with various programs of...
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Climate Change Main Contributor to Volatility of Corn Prices
The impact of climate change on corn-price volatility outweighs movements caused by energy market policies and oil prices, according...
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A Quixotic Quest to Mine Asteroids
A new company backed by two Google Inc. billionaires, film director James Cameron and other space exploration proponents is...