Science

The Greenland Ice Sheet might be able to reign in its rapid melting.

Photos: Despite Record Melt, Signs of Hope for Greenland Ice

A new study uses archived aerial photographs to show rampant melting could slow soon.

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| Fri Aug. 3, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Does Climate Change Mean More Polar-Grizzly Bear Hybrids?

As climate change destroys the sea ice habitat of polar bears, more are wandering on land and potentially mating with grizzly bears.

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| Tue Jul. 31, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Climate Change Study Forces Skeptical Scientists to Change Minds

Earth's land shown to have warmed by 3 degrees over past the 250 years, with humans being almost entirely responsible.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 5:00 PM PDT

Afghan War Games: Computer Scientists Accurately Predict Attacks

A powerful new algorithm harnessing WikiLeaks data hints at the future of warfare.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 12:35 PM PDT

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Is the Natural Gas Industry Buying Academics?

Authors of pro-fracking studies are coming under fire for their cozy relationships with the fossil fuel industry.

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| Mon Jul. 30, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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Did Lax Lab Safety Kill This Chemist?

In her first year out of college, Sheri Sangji was fatally burned at work. Will her death teach academics to protect their lab staff?

Jim Morris, Center for Public Integrity

 | Sat Jul. 28, 2012 8:39 AM PDT

Your Weekend Longreads List on the Genetics of Life

Five stories about family, politics, and self-identity—viewed through the lens of our genetic building blocks.

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| Fri Jul. 27, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Alarming Loss of Species in Protected Forests

The nature reserves we've set up to protect Earth's tropical forests are losing biodiversity at a scary rate.

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| Fri Jul. 27, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Greenland's Summer Mega Melt

For several days this month virtually the entire surface of Greenland melted—an area larger than ever seen in 30 years of satellite observations.

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| Tue Jul. 24, 2012 10:39 AM PDT
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Chew on This: The BPA Derivative in Your Fillings

New study links a compound that's probably in your mouth right now to behavioral issues in children.

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| Fri Jul. 13, 2012 3:56 PM PDT

Climate Change Driving Salmon Evolution

Two of our hottest-button topics—climate change and evolution—are linked by old and new genetic research on migrating salmon.

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| Wed Jul. 11, 2012 12:50 PM PDT

Cat-Lady Parasite May Be Linked to Suicide

According to a recent study, the infamous "cat lady" parasite may also be linked to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and suicide.

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| Wed Jul. 11, 2012 10:45 AM PDT

4 Summer Heat Charts That Will Blow Your Mind

Climate extremes in the first half of 2012 were the most "extreme of extremes" ever recorded.

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| Mon Jul. 9, 2012 12:53 PM PDT

America's Dirtiest Beaches

Forget about Jaws. You should be worried about bacteria at your local beach. Plus: map of ratings at 200 popular beaches.

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| Mon Jul. 9, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

Quick Read: "Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?" by Jesse Bering

A collection of quirky essays gets to the heart of what makes us human.

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| Sat Jul. 7, 2012 3:00 AM PDT

New Record Low Snow and Ice in Arctic

June powered its way to a record ice- and snow-free Arctic with the help of rapidly warming atmospheric temperatures.

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| Fri Jul. 6, 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Fukushima a "Manmade" Nuclear Betrayal: Japan Panel

A Japanese parliamentary panel finds the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant a uniquely "Made in Japan" catastrophe.

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| Thu Jul. 5, 2012 11:27 AM PDT

6 Green Alternatives to Fireworks

Your guide to celebrate Independence Day without environmentally-degrading fireworks.

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| Wed Jul. 4, 2012 3:00 AM PDT
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The Amazing Spider-#FAIL

Despite a stellar cast, the Spider-Man reboot stumbles on glaring familiarity and a dearth of kinetic energy.

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| Tue Jul. 3, 2012 8:13 AM PDT

72 Percent of the US Is Experiencing Dry or Drought Conditions

Long term predictions show a hot, dry summer ahead for most of the US. The best hope? Hurricanes or tropical storms.

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| Mon Jul. 2, 2012 12:21 PM PDT