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Saving Money by Using Electric Vehicles
February 22, 2013 High battery costs still prevent many people from buying an electric vehicle. Is it possible to save money by using an electric vehicle instead of a conventional reference car? This question is ... > full story -
Eliminating Malaria Has Longlasting Benefits for Many Countries
February 21, 2013 A review of malaria elimination suggests stopping malaria transmission completely has longlasting benefits for many countries and that once eliminated, the disease is unlikely to reemerge over ... > full storyMore: -
In Rich and Poor Nations, Giving Makes People Feel Better Than Getting, Research Finds
February 21, 2013 Feeling good about spending money on someone else rather than for personal benefit may be a universal response among people in both impoverished countries and rich nations, according to new ... > full story -
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Report Exposes Pakistani E-Waste Recycling Workers' Plight
February 21, 2013 A 6-year-old girl in a remote Pakistani village sits quietly in the family's kitchen, breathing toxic fumes that drift from across the table where her father is burning a computer circuit board. The ... > full story -
U.S. Could Double Energy Productivity, Experts Say
February 20, 2013 Researchers have long understood that using energy more efficiently can be just as beneficial as finding new ways to produce energy more ... > full story -
Rock-Paper-Scissors a Parable for Cycles in Finance, Fashion, Politics and More
February 19, 2013 Using a grown-up version of the rock-paper-scissors game, cognitive scientists offer a new theory of the group dynamics that arise in situations as varied as cycles of fashion, fluctuations of ... > full story -
Preparing for Climate Change-Induced Weather Disasters
February 17, 2013 The news sounds grim: Mounting scientific evidence indicates climate change will lead to more frequent and intense extreme weather that affects larger areas and lasts longer. However, we can reduce ... > full story -
Scientists Explore New Technologies That Remove Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
February 17, 2013 Reducing carbon dioxide emissions may not be enough to curb global warming, say scientists. The solution could require carbon-negative technologies that actually remove large amounts of ... > full story -
Gaps in Mental Health Infrastructure for Youth Identified in Many US Communities
February 12, 2013 Mental health facilities that provide outpatient specialty services for youth are a critical element of the mental health care infrastructure, especially for youth who are uninsured or publically ... > full story -
Romantic Delusions Allow Online Dating Scams to Flourish
February 12, 2013 As international criminal gangs increasingly target online dating and social networking sites, as a means of extorting money from unwary victims, research suggests that new strategies are needed for ... > full story
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