Ed Begley Jr. Fundraising for New Web Series
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Professor Max Lu Receives Prestigious Science and Technology Award
Professor Max Lu, the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor in University of Queensland recently received a prestigious and highly-acclaimed technology award. The reason behind the award was due to "distinguished and sustained contributions to collaboration with China in science and technology”. Professor Lu received the award together with other 6 awardees.
Invisibility Cloak Could Hide Buildings From Earthquakes
Scientists have been working on real-world invisibility cloaks that could make light waves pass through objects to shield them from view. Now scientists at the University of Manchester are applying that same principle but instead of light waves the researchers are looking to make the powerful waves of an earthquake pass through buildings.
Obama Budget and the Environment
President Obama's proposed budget may be a longshot in Congress, but it still offers a preview of what he hopes to accomplish if re-elected this fall. Here's a look at how various environmental agencies and issues fare.
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Study Aims to Minimize Impact of Altered Hydrology, Climate Change in Fortescue Marsh
Reseachers from the University of Western Australia are studying the potential impact of climate change and altered hydrology on a major Pilbara wetland.
Saltwater Crocodile Breeders to Benefit from Genome Sequence Completion
The completion of the genome sequence of the saltwater crocodile offers a more accurate selection of “breeders” which could take place as soon as the eggs hatch.
Breakthrough in Nanotechnology Promises New Power Source
An acceleration of a certain chemical reaction along a nanotube turns out could generate power.
Supermarket Battles Move to Fresh Fish Label
Another fresh war is brewing between Australia's supermarket giants. From fresh produce, Coles and Woolworths are now battling for the title of being the number one supporter of sustainable fish species.
Meet the Robot that Consumes Food and Expels it Too
If you're concerned about how fast robotic technology is developing then this should set alarm bells off. Robots can now eat biofuel, drink dirty water and excrete the waste.
More Aussies Against 'Toxic' Cleaning Products
More and more Aussies are avoiding toxic products when they shop for cleaning products.
New Supercontinent Amasia will Form at the North Pole
A few hundred million years from now the Earth will have a vastly different geography. A new prediction for the future sees the Americas and Asia fusing together at the north to form one supercontinent called Amasia.
Strange Life Forms Found in “Blue Holes” in Bahamas; Unexpected Places to Find Life Forms Known
Researchers have found new forms of life that are totally unkown in underwater caves in the Bahamas called “blue holes.” These caves can provide clues on how life evolved not only on Earth but possibly on alien worlds, researchers said.
Beijing Soon to Use LNG-Powered Public Transport
By end February, residents and travellers plying the routes of China's municipality of Beijing will slowly get to experience inhaling cleaner air as the municipality government undertakes to introduce the first batch of liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered public buses.
Scientists Recreate Ancient Cricket Song
From 165 million years in the past the mating call of the prehistoric katydids can now be heard again thanks to the efforts of an international team of scientists.
Russian Scientists Caution: "Too Soon" to Confirm Breach of Antarctic Lake Vostok
It's too soon to say if Russian scientists are the first people to reach the buried Antarctic lake, according to Valery Lukin, director of the Russian Antarctic program.
Illegal Ice Mining Threatens Glaciers
UN investigating reports of illegal mining for ice and cites claims of ice theft from the Jorge Montt glacier in Chile.
Tsunami Fears After 6.8 Quake Cause Mass Hysteria in Southern Philippines [VIDEO]
CEBU, Philippines - A 6.8 magnitude quake near the islands of Cebu and Negros in southern Philippines on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
Indian Farmers Learn About Climate Trends Using Second Life
Experts at the University of Southern Queensland will employ the online virtual world Second Life in a bid to disseminate information on future climate changes they managed to predict to regional farmers through out the world.
Flooding, other effects of climate change expose Australians to toxic contamination
Australians could be exposed to an increased risk from toxic contamination due to flooding and other effects of climate change.
Early Warning System for Super Volcano Eruptions Possible
Scientists can't predict the exact time when a volcano will erupt but clues from an ancient super-volcano explosion could reveal ways to calculate when the next massive eruption.
Climate Scientists Predicts a ‘Mini Ice Age’ in the Future Amid Evidence Of Sun’s Diminishing Acitivity
NASA’s prediction that the sun’s next 11-year activity phase or “Cycle 25: will be one of the weakest in centuries and is likely to decrease until 2100, has led some scientists to foresee a “mini ice age” in the future.
Company Makes Peel-Off Solar Panels
A start-up company has developed super thin solar cell that could be peeled away. This new technique could make solar cells more efficient and could mean cheaper solar power.
Alternative Sources of Energy: Acoustic Cavitation Fusion
For scientists the lure of thermonuclear fusion has been incredibly attractive. Thermonuclear fusion held the promise of cheap, clean and unlimited energy. Research in the field has split into many disciplines, one of these is the experiments in the hot fusion field called "acoustic inertial confinement fusion."
Easy Ways to Green 2012
You want to be greener, but you just can’t afford that hybrid car right now and setting up a compost heap in your studio apartment just isn’t an option. Don’t worry, we get it. Going green in 2012 can be as easy as making small lifestyle changes that will add up to a big difference for our planet.
UN Cites Australia’s Great Barrier Reef As Model for Sustainable Marine Management
The United Nations has recognized Australia’s management of the Great Barrier Reef to exemplify sustainable marine management in a 223-page report which calls for an “ever-green revolution for the 21st century.
‘Microplastics’ Threatening Coastal Shores, Sources and Effects of Microplastics Known
A new study showed that concentrations of microplastic in the marine environment, which were traced mostly from synthetic clothes, could be eaten by animals and enter the food chain.
Climate Change in Arctic could Trigger Domino Effect Around the World
A leading scientist from The University of Western Australia says human kind is set to face dire consequences as the first signs of climate change manifest in the Arctic.
Dolphins and Manatees Threatened by Increased Eating of Marine Mammals
Man’s increasing taste for warm-blooded marine mammals such as dolphins, porpoises and manatees could lead to the destruction of marine life, according to a new study.
From Yule to Fuel: Wood Burning on the Rise in Oil-Weary Households
With the cost of heating oil showing no signs of decreasing, many homeowners, particularly in the Northeast, are dusting off their hearths and relying on wood to heat their homes during the winter.
Seaweed to Ethanol Breakthrough
The solution to the world's energy needs could be in seaweed. A team with Bio Architecture Lab announced that they have found an enzyme that could be used to convert seaweed into its constituent sugars that in turn could be converted into affordable renewable fuels.
Magnetic Soap Could Clean Up Oil Spills
Researchers from the University of Bristol have created the world's first magnetic soap. The revolutionary soap could find applications in cleaning oil spills and waste water.
China Moves to Lower Carbon Emissions
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help the People's Republic of China (PRC) set up a pilot provincial emissions trading system that could pave the way for a national scheme and lower greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
Tropical Low Spotted Northwest of Exmouth
A tropical cyclone may hit Western Australia later today if a tropical low spotted this morning develops as it moves west at 11 kilometers per hour.
Madison Offers Alternative to Plastic Bag Ban
In lieu of tacking on a fee for plastic shopping bags or banning them altogether, the city of Madison, Wis., will start to offer curbside recycling for the landfill-clogging buggers.
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