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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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Earthship Trooper

by: Michael Haederle, Thu Aug 14 07:00:00 -0700 2008

September's Miller-McCune magazine features Michael Reynolds and his brand of low-consumption, off-the-grid…

Take This Theory — Please!

by: Tom Jacobs, Mon Aug 04 12:00:00 -0700 2008

Evolutionary theorist suggests humor played a key role in our development as a species.

Everglades National Park

Restoration: You Can’t Get There From Here

by: Emily Badger, Tue Jul 29 10:00:00 -0700 2008

An ambitious plan to restore the Everglades to a pre-development condition may be plain impossible.

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Making Hay From Woody Waste

Written by: Emily Badger, Monday 30 June 2008 - 13:04 PM 1 Comments

Biomass, for those areas with a reliable supply of woody waste, could be a dream source of renewable energy and the ideal enemy of carbon release. If only someone would try it …

Solar Grand Plans Start Answering Basic Questions

Written by: Joan Melcher, Sunday 29 June 2008 - 05:02 AM 1 Comments

Solar is a great theoretical answer to climate concerns and energy independence. Although some nettlesome questions keep it from becoming a practical solution, skyrocketing oil makes some answers more palatable.

Tapping Solar for Places Where the Sun Don’t Shine

Written by: Joan Melcher, Friday 27 June 2008 - 05:00 AM 1 Comments

Part I of a two-part series: We've got deserts with no people and people with no power. So, like an electrical Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, we've got thinkers with an idea ...

Caffeine Adds Life (to Yeast)

Written by: Lisa Conti, Monday 23 June 2008 - 17:01 PM 0 Comments

Scientists are getting a better idea of how coffee might extend human life spans. Hint: It might follow the same path to immortality as eating less.

Britain’s UFOs (Uncovered Factual Objects) Sighted

Written by: Sara Barbour, Friday 20 June 2008 - 05:00 AM 0 Comments

The U.K.'s Freedom of Information Act used to pry the lid off a festering document horde from Britain's own version of Project Blue Book.