Archive for August, 2009
Reporter's Notes: Is This Recyclable?
After twenty years of curbside recycling and, more recently, composting programs, Californians produce more waste than ever. Amy Standen reports, recycling can only take us so far.
Post on Aug 28, 2009 by Amy Standen
Crab Nebula: Awesome Beauty From Destruction
As I write this blog, the age of the Crab Nebula is exactly 955 years and 40 days.
Post on Aug 28, 2009 by Ben Burress
Top Ten Energy and Water Efficiency Tax Credits and Rebates
It's a good time to get energy efficient at home, what with a down economy and efforts by federal, state and local governments, and utilities to decrease our overall energy use and create a new, more secure, green economy.
Post on Aug 28, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Science Event Pick: Urban Bees
Cal professor Gordon Frankie will discuss the Urban Bee Project at the next East Bay Science Café, Sept.2. In addition, there are a whole host of local beekeeping organizations that offer educational events.
Post on Aug 27, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Is Your House Haunted by Electronic Vampires?
When it comes to climate, the inside and the outside of Bay Area homes are pretty much the same for most of the year. But there are other energy vampires beyond heating and cooling in California homes that threaten to drain your wallet.
Post on Aug 27, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Blowing up the House for Energy Efficiency
How much air is your house leaking? Are you unknowingly slurping in dirty air from your garage and attic? Perhaps a blower door test can help you find out.
Post on Aug 26, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Producer's Notes – Climate Watch: Unlocking the Grid
Last summer I visited the Netherlands, the original home of the windmill. Surprisingly, I saw hardly any of the quaint structures we associate with Dutch wind power. One hundred years ago Holland had about 10,000 wooden windmills dotting its landscape. Today, barely 10% remain.
Post on Aug 25, 2009 by Sarah Kass
Are Power Towers the Future of Solar Energy?
Southern California's Antelope Valley is famous for its desert blooms of California poppies, but has recently become the home of one of the most aesthetically striking new designs in alternative energy.
Post on Aug 24, 2009 by Christopher Smallwood
Science Event Pick: The Long Quest for Health Care Reform
There are health systems around the country that actually have costs that are as much as 20 percent or 30 percent lower than the national average and have higher quality. What is it that they are doing differently from other systems?
Post on Aug 24, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Reporter's Notes: Do We Need Nuclear?
More people appear to be saying "yes" these days, even if grudgingly. The question is: Is it too late?
Post on Aug 21, 2009 by Craig Miller
My Favorite Beneath-the-Sea Firework
The giant red octopus residing at the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a formidable presence.
Post on Aug 19, 2009 by Cat
Science Event Pick: Stardust in our Bones
David Lindberg, Professor of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley, and Steve Croft, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Astronomy at UC Berkeley will tie these great anniversaries in a unique lecture this weekend.
Post on Aug 15, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Mars Rock Talks, Opportunity Listens
Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity finds a meteorite on Mars that may shed more light on the history of Mars' atmosphere.
Post on Aug 15, 2009 by Ben Burress
Post on Aug 12, 2009 by Amy Gotliffe
Insulate Your &@!*% Attic Hatch, Now!
I didn't intend to write about cursing here, but since I am in this so deep now, then damn it, I may as well connect the topic to some cutting edge scientific research. You got a problem with that?
Post on Aug 07, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Reporter's notes: Playing with Lead – Part 1
Suddenly, parents, including me, eyed the toys in our homes and on store shelves with suspicion. Extensive research links lead exposure in children to lower IQ scores, neurological and behavioral problems, even anemia.
Post on Aug 07, 2009 by Andrea Kissack
Science Event Picks: The Low Carbon Diet, August 9 and 10
Most Americans have room to cut their carbon *food*print by 25%. Not easily done, but luckily we have help in the Bay Area. Check out these 2 upcoming events.
Post on Aug 06, 2009 by Kishore Hari
The Tantalizing Physics of Invisibility Cloaks
The prospect of such technology dazzles the imagination. Could we use such a cloak to hide spy planes? Ugly buildings? UFO landing sites?
Post on Aug 05, 2009 by Christopher Smallwood
Why We Will Never See Another Einstein
Getting my DNA tested has got me to thinking about, well, my DNA. And your DNA. And everyone else's DNA too.
Post on Aug 03, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
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