Science

Will Monsanto Ties Influence Nutritionists' Stance on GMOs?

Conflicts of interest at the top dieticians' group could undermine its effort to weigh in on genentically modified food.

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| Sat Apr. 13, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

That Sustainable Seafood Label May Be Fishy

Up to 35 percent of all fisheries labelled "sustainable" may not be, according to a new report.

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 3:06 AM PDT

Al Gore Is Fat, Therefore Global Warming Doesn't Exist

When conservative pundits write about climate change, they're more likely to mention Al Gore than science.

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| Thu Apr. 11, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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"I May Be a Republican. I'm Not an Idiot."

A solar energy-loving California mayor goes out on a political limb by citing science.

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| Tue Apr. 9, 2013 8:19 AM PDT

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The Worst Wildlife Disease Outbreak Ever in North America Just Got Way Worse

White-nose syndrome—the fungus decimating North American bats—has just been found in the lagest wintertime hibernation cave of endangered gray bats.

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| Tue Apr. 9, 2013 3:01 AM PDT
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Obama Administration: Don't Worry, We'll Only Drag Small Asteroids Toward Earth

An administration official confirms a super-safe $100 million plan to have NASA abduct an asteroid and tow it into lunar orbit.

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| Mon Apr. 8, 2013 9:54 AM PDT

5 Ways Biotech Is Changing Our Pets and Wildlife

Talking about brave new beasts with Emily Anthes, author of the new book "Frankenstein's Cat."

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| Mon Apr. 8, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Watch: Crack-Up of Sea Ice in the Arctic Ocean

Young, thin sea ice in the Arctic this winter meant storms were more damaging to the fragile ice cap.

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| Fri Apr. 5, 2013 3:12 AM PDT

6 Amazing Ways Animals Show Compassion

Renowned primatologist Frans de Waal argues that our own sense of morality can be traced back to our primate relatives.

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| Fri Apr. 5, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
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Invasive Crab Restoring Cape Cod's Dwindling Salt Marshes

A fascinating whodunnit from the emerging field of historical ecology, complete with plot twists and red herrings.

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| Mon Apr. 1, 2013 4:02 PM PDT
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One Weird Trick for Getting Republicans to Care About Climate

New survey results suggest that with the right spin, even Republicans can be convinced to support climate action.

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| Wed Apr. 3, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

EPA to Study Flame Retardant Chemicals. Finally.

Chemicals linked to cancer and neurological impairment will get an in-depth look. It's about time.

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| Fri Mar. 29, 2013 9:26 AM PDT
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How Fracking Causes Earthquakes, the Animated GIF

Hint: It's the wastewater, not the drilling. Check out this awesome, edifying GIF.

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| Thu Mar. 28, 2013 12:59 PM PDT
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Fracking's Latest Scandal? Earthquakes

Turns out that when a barely regulated industry injects highly pressurized wastewater into faults, things can go terribly wrong.

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| Thu Mar. 28, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Biggest Oklahoma Earthquake in Memory Linked to Oil Industry

A new study finds links between the state's biggest quake in memory and nearby oil operations.

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| Wed Mar. 27, 2013 12:44 PM PDT
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Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Winter Max and It's Dismally Low

Why this year's sixth lowest winter ice cover is bad news for the summer of 2013.

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| Wed Mar. 27, 2013 9:51 AM PDT
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Why the GOP Should Love Duck Penises

Todd Akin was right ... about ducks.

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| Tue Mar. 26, 2013 8:10 AM PDT
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The Latest Conservative Outrage Is About Duck Penis

"Duck penis."

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| Tue Mar. 26, 2013 7:19 AM PDT
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World's Grooviest Endangered Frog Bred in Captivity for First Time

Great news today that Panama's endangered limosa harlequin frog has been bred in captivity for the first time.

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| Fri Mar. 22, 2013 10:19 AM PDT

Climate Change Denying Congressman to Head Subcommittee on Climate Change

Rep. Chris Stewart has written Glenn Beck-endorsed end times novels. Now he might be dealing with the real thing.

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| Tue Mar. 19, 2013 8:21 PM PDT