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Potentially Game-Changing Advances in Energy Materials
March 6, 2012 — Specific advances in materials and manufacturing can deliver significant energy, environmental, and economic impacts to U.S. businesses in as soon as two to ten years, according to a new ... > full story -
The Blue Planet's New Water Budget: Do We Have Enough?
March 5, 2012 — Investigating the history of water on Earth is critical to understanding the planet's climate. One central question is whether Earth has always had the same amount of water on and surrounding it, the ... > full story -
Drugs: 'New' Does Not Always Mean 'Better'
March 2, 2012 — Cases in which a newly approved drug is more effective than the cheaper alternatives already available are the exceptions rather than the ... > full story -
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Developing Sustainable Power
February 28, 2012 — Scientists suggest that renewable energy is a viable option for electrical power in developing and emerging nations. Researchers point out that in most of these nations, the demand for energy far ... > full story -
The Brazilian Rainforest : Caught Between Biodiversity and Business
February 28, 2012 — Brazil is exporting more and more agricultural produce: soya beans and beef in particular, but also corn, rice and sugar. Taken together, these exports represent half of Brazil’s total today. ... > full story -
Reduction in U.S. Carbon Emissions Attributed to Cheaper Natural Gas
February 27, 2012 — Lower emission from power plants in 2009 was driven by competitive pricing of natural gas versus coal, researchers ... > full story -
The Poor, in Fact, Are Less Likely to Sue Their Doctor
February 27, 2012 — Contrary to the common perception among physicians that poor people sue doctors more frequently, researchers have demonstrated that socioeconomically disadvantaged patients, in fact, tend to sue ... > full story -
Rethinking the Social Structure of Ancient Eurasian Nomads
February 24, 2012 — Prehistoric Eurasian nomads are commonly perceived as horse riding bandits who utilized their mobility and military skill to antagonize ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Persians, and ... > full story -
Taking Earth's Pulse: Scientists Unveil a New Economic and Environmental Index
February 20, 2012 — A growing world population, mixed with the threat of climate change and mounting financial problems, has prompted researchers to measure the overall "health" of 152 countries around the ... > full story -
Conservation Risk Highest Off Coasts of Canada, Mexico, Peru and New Zealand
February 20, 2012 — Researchers have identified conservation "hot spots" around the world where the temptation to profit from overfishing outweighs the appetite for ... > full story
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