Archive for 2010

When It Comes to Birds, Oil and Water Don't Mix

When It Comes to Birds, Oil and Water Don't Mix

The International Bird Rescue and Research Center has been working non-stop to save wildlife that suffers from oil spills and other disasters. Their work includes training volunteers, consulting with the petrol industry, and managing a professional emergency response team.

 
When the Sun Don't Shine and the Wind Don't Blow

When the Sun Don't Shine and the Wind Don't Blow

In a world energy landscape dominated by coal, gas, oil, and nuclear, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar don't stand a chance if we can't find a way to store energy when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.

 
Reporter's Notes: Power Up With Leftovers

Reporter's Notes: Power Up With Leftovers

The story intrigued me because it seemed like converting food waste to methane for energy use was a no- brainer. Why isn't everyone doing this?

 
Do We Have Enough Fresh Water?

Do We Have Enough Fresh Water?

Blue Gold is a documentary that focuses on the controversy that has arisen by the marketing and privatization of water.

 
Careful What You Choose

Careful What You Choose

People often think about certain versions of a gene as either good or bad. One that leads to depression is bad while one that protects you from HIV infection is good. For most genes this is almost certainly too simplistic a view. Many versions of genes can be good or bad depending on your situation.

 
Flash! Lakes Confirmed in Titan's Northern Hemisphere!

Flash! Lakes Confirmed in Titan's Northern Hemisphere!

In a literal flash of insight, NASA's Cassini spacecraft has confirmed the existence of lakes of liquid in the Northern Hemisphere of Saturn's moon, Titan.