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May. 24, 2013
Having a Dog May Mean Having Extra Microbes
bacteria, ecosystems, surfaces, microbiology, germs, dirt, dogs, Rob Dunn, of North Carolina State University
May. 24, 2013
Tracking Killer Tornadoes
weather, climate, tornado, extreme storms, twister, oklahoma, Marshall Shepherd, American Meteorological Society
May. 24, 2013
Reinventing Farming for a Changing Climate
climate change, no-till, crops, plants, dry soil, pests, dust
May. 24, 2013
‘Crazy Ants’ Spreading in the Southeastern US
ants, insects, tawny crazy ants, rasberry crazy ants, fire ants, entomology, invasive species, Edward LeBrun, University of Texas at Austin
May. 03, 2013
To Combat Rising Seas, Why Not Raise Up the Town?
storm, planning, hurricane sandy, superstorm sandy, engineering, pilings, piers, sea wall, randy behm, u.s. army corps of engineers, dwayne jones, galveston historical foundation, great storm
Apr. 19, 2013
Studying Earth to Learn About Mars
mars, red planet, planetary sciences, geology, rock formation, blueberries, mars society, mars exploration, mdrs, mars desert research station, Marjorie Chan, Charles Killian
Apr. 19, 2013
Great Salt Lake Is No 'Dead Sea'
salt lake, ecology, brine, brine shrimp, bacteria, sodium chloride, ecosystems, bonnie baxter, great salt lake
Apr. 12, 2013
Monitoring the Monarchs
monarch butterfly, butterflies, milkweed, agriculture, ecosystems, pesticides, herbicides, migration, Lincoln Brower
Apr. 05, 2013
Bees Emerging After a Hard Winter
bees, beekeeper, apiculture, beekeeping, hives, colony collapse disorder, pesticides, neonicotinoids
Mar. 29, 2013
The Secret Life of the Sonoran Desert
desert ecosystem, environment, rainfall, dry, bacteria, sonoran desert, cactus
Mar. 29, 2013
How Cosmic Collisions Have Shaped Our Solar System
moon, saturn, asteroid, collisions, impact, comet, meteor, meteorite, lunar formation
Mar. 29, 2013
Studying Rocks Found on Earth for Clues About Space
meteor, meteorite, asteroid, debris, impact, rocks, geology
Mar. 08, 2013
Al Gore Envisions 'The Future'
al gore, algore, climate change, vice president gore, global warming
Feb. 22, 2013
How Wood Smoke Is Dirtying Alaska’s Air
air pollution, fires, wood burning, heating, smog, particulates, air quality
Feb. 22, 2013
The SciFri Book Club Visits “Gorillas in the Mist”
Dian Fossey, fieldwork, gorillas, primates, chimpanzees, jane goodall, poaching, primatology
Feb. 08, 2013
Researchers Point to the Demise of the Dinosaurs
dinosaurs, paleontology, asteroid collision, comet collision, KT boundary, cretaceous, chicxulub, climate change
Feb. 01, 2013
Are We Losing the Race Against Climate Change?
climate change, global climate, global warming, weather patterns, hurricanes, flooding, consequences of climate change, storms, temperatures
Jan. 25, 2013
Shoring Up the Nation's Crumbling Coastlines
sand, storms, beaches, civil engineering, hurricane sandy, rebuilding, climate change
Jan. 25, 2013
Months After Sandy, Mucking and Gutting
mold, storm, sandy, remediation, biology, flooding, disaster
Jan. 25, 2013
Cold Snap Shakes Up Winter Weather Outlook
climate, weather, winter, snow, climate change, arctic, cold snap, temperatures, jetstream
Jan. 18, 2013
Beijing Grapples with Record Air Pollution
china, chinese, smog, air pollution, particulates, smoke, visibility, breathing, health
Jan. 11, 2013
How E-Waste Is Becoming a Big, Global Problem
electronic waste, e-waste, recycling, disposal, garbage, trash
Jan. 04, 2013
Cold-Water Fish Break the Ice with Antifreeze
chemistry, antifreeze, proteins, cold water fish, biochemistry, materials science
Jan. 04, 2013
'Full Planet, Empty Plates'
Lester Brown. food supply, agriculture, famine, food shortage, obesity, westernization, economy
Dec. 21, 2012
Birding for the Holidays
birds, birding, ornithology, birdwatching, christmas bird count, citizen science
Dec. 07, 2012
Unlocking a Lake’s Bacterial Secrets, Beneath 20 Meters of Ice
antarctica, lake vida, astrobiology, extremophiles, bacteria, mcmurdo dry valleys, frozen bacterai
Nov. 30, 2012
Photographer James Balog on Climate Change and 'Chasing Ice'
documentary, Chasing Ice, photographer James Balog, glaciers, climate change. film, global warming, melting
Nov. 23, 2012
Waste Not: The Ugly Truth About Food Waste in America
food waste, agriculture, greenhouse gases, energy, nutrition, obesity, overeating
Nov. 09, 2012
Scientists Solve Mystery of Earth’s Shifting Poles
magnetic pole, magnetic field, north pole, south pole, field drift, field reversal, geomagnetic
Nov. 09, 2012
Climate Change Takes Flight in New Novel
kingsolver, climate change, flight behavior, novel, fiction
Nov. 02, 2012
As Storm Recovery Continues, Looking to the Future
sandy, hurricane, flooding, urban infrastructure, climate change, weather, hurricane sandy
Oct. 19, 2012
Winter Weather Predictions -- Science or Folklore?
winter weather, long term forecast, almanac weather, poor richard's almanac, seasonal forecast, old farmer's almanac
Oct. 19, 2012
When Infections "Spillover"
zoonotic disease, zoonoses, animal diseases, crossover, spillover, virus, plague, ebola, west nile virus, HIV
Oct. 12, 2012
Tracking the Ozone Hole, as It Waxes and Wanes
ozone hole, atmosphere, stratosphere, cfcs, ozone depletion, climate
Oct. 12, 2012
Curiosity Rover Gets the ‘Scoop’ on Mars
mars science laboratory, mars curiosity, curiosity rover, red planet, nasa, astrobiology, geology
Oct. 05, 2012
Starfish Blamed for Great Barrier Reef Coral Loss
coral, coral reef, great barrier reef, oceans, oceanography, global warming, climate change
Sep. 28, 2012
Fires and Invasive Grass Threaten American West
cheatgrass, wildfire, wild fire, forest fire, prairie fire, invasive species, ecosystem, weed
Sep. 28, 2012
The Biology of Birds of Prey
raptors, birds of prey, hawk, falcon, condor, eagle, idaho, boise idaho
Sep. 07, 2012
Oregon Power Project Needs the Motion of the Ocean
wave power, renewable energy, ocean generator, Oregon Wave Energy Trust
Aug. 24, 2012
Tree Rings Tell Tales of Ancient Fires and Climate
fire, tree rings, dendrology, climate change, wildfires, forest fire
Aug. 24, 2012
'Carbon Nation' Tackles Climate Change, By Ignoring It
energy, environment, global warming, climate change, energy efficiency, energy conservation
Aug. 17, 2012
Aging City Pipes in Need of a Plumber’s Touch
water supply, water pipes, infrastructure, urban engineering, civil engineering, water treatment, waste water, sewage
Aug. 17, 2012
Solar Toilet Disinfects Waste, Makes Hydrogen Fuel
toilet, sewage, human waste, feces, wastewater, health, gates foundation, developing world, public health
Aug. 10, 2012
With ‘Terror’ in the Past, Mars Scientists Plan for Exploration Ahead
mars, martian, curiosity, planetary science, mars science laboratory, seti, alien life
Aug. 03, 2012
Changing Views About a Changing Climate
climate change, global warming, energy policy, agw, skeptic, climate denier
Aug. 03, 2012
Planning for ‘Curiosity’ on Mars
mars, red planet, curiosity, pathfinder, spirit, opportunity, mars science laboratory, planetary science, geology, seven minutes of terror
Aug. 03, 2012
Spending the Holidays at a Toxic Waste Site
toxic waste, superfund site, pollution, radioactive, contaminated, brownfields, chernobyl, nuclear disaster
Jul. 27, 2012
"Resilience" Looks at How Things Bounce Back
change, systems, rebound, systems analysis, systems design, recovery
Jul. 27, 2012
Sally Ride, Pioneer
sally ride, astronaut, obituary, challenger, columbia, women in space, first US woman in space, cancer
Jul. 20, 2012
Melting the World's Biggest Ice Cube
Antarctica, antarctic research, antarctic science, polar science, polar programs, south pole, scar conference
Jul. 20, 2012
Its Budget Sunk, Undersea Lab May Have to Surface
sylvia earle, underwater science, oceanography, Aquarius Reef Base, coral, fish, oceans, water
Jul. 13, 2012
Climate Change Ups Odds of Heat Waves, Drought
weather, climate change, global warming, meteorology, drought, extreme weather, heat waves, climatology
Jul. 06, 2012
SciFri Book Club Talks Silent Spring
science friday book club, scifri book club, silent spring, rachel carson, ddt, pesticides, love canal, toxic chemicals, superfund site
Jun. 29, 2012
Astronauts Prepare for Departure
astronauts, international space station, dragon, spacex, pettit, soyuz, spaceflight
Jun. 29, 2012
Bidding Farewell to Lonesome George
lonesome george, tortoise, Galapagos islands, charles darwin
Jun. 29, 2012
A Tale of Two Coastlines, Skirted by Swelling Seas
climate change, global warming, sea level rise, ocean depth, ocean height, water, flooding
Jun. 22, 2012
Voyager 1 Bids Farewell to the Solar System
voyager, spaceflight, solar system, carl sagan, golden record, vger, interstellar space, space exploration
Jun. 15, 2012
Desktop Diaries: Sylvia Earle
pick of the week, video, scientist profile, sylvia earle, oceans, conservation, desktop diaries
Jun. 01, 2012
The Many Lifestyles of Muck-Dwelling Microbes
microbe, bacteria, microorganisms, magnetic bacteria, biocomputer, deep sea, marine life
May. 25, 2012
Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered In Colombian Mine
Carbonemys cofrinii, turtle, tortoise, fossil, coal turtle
May. 18, 2012
Planning for a Solar Sky Show
sun, solar eclipse, ring of fire, sky, astronomy, solar system
May. 18, 2012
From Rooftops and Abandoned Lots, an Urban Harvest
food, farm, agriculture, vegetables, farming, growing food, raising food, diet, nutrition, cities, city farms, urban farms
May. 11, 2012
'The Garbage-Men' Rock a Trashy Sound
garbage, recycling, materials, musical instruments, music, diy
May. 04, 2012
Gauging Public Opinion on Climate Change Policy
climate change, global warming, climate, public policy
Apr. 27, 2012
An Astronaut Explores NASA's Scientific Frontiers
space, space flight, NASA, astronaut, Hubble telescope
Apr. 20, 2012
Exploring the Deepest, Darkest Spots on Earth
ocean, oceanography, marine science, exploration, sea life, submarine, sea, Mariana Trench, Sylvia Earl, James Cameron
Apr. 06, 2012
Taking a Walk on New York’s Wild Side
urban wildlife, new york city, concrete jungle, green space, animals, city
Mar. 30, 2012
Half A Century Later, A Return To Challenger Deep
dive, cameron, submarine, submersible, mariana trench, challenger deep
Mar. 16, 2012
Mount Everest Still Holds Mysteries For Scientists
mount everest, everest, exploration, conrad anker, high altitude, health, mountian climbing
Mar. 02, 2012
Michael Mann, From The Trenches Of The ‘Climate War’
climate change, global warming, policy, politics
Feb. 17, 2012
Desert Military Bases Could Be Boon To Solar
solar industry, solar panels, renewable energy, military, armed forces
Feb. 17, 2012
Air Pollution Ups Risk Of Stroke, Impaired Memory
pollution, stroke, memory, dementiaack
Feb. 17, 2012
Approved Reactors Could Power Up Nuclear Industry
nuclear energy, nuclear power, electricity
Feb. 10, 2012
Next Supercontinent Could Form At The North Pole
pangaea, supercontinent, plate tectonics, tectonic drift
Jan. 20, 2012
Defending Climate Science’s Place In The Classroom
evolution, climate, climate change, ncse, denial
Jan. 20, 2012
Innovative Projects Tap Renewable Energy Sources
energy, renewable, wind, geothermal, volcano
Jan. 06, 2012
Parasitic Fly Threatens Honey Bee Populations
bees, phorid flies, parasite, zombie bees, zombees
Dec. 30, 2011
NASA Probes Set To Orbit The Moon Over New Year’s
grail, moon, lunar, space, planetary science
Dec. 30, 2011
Exploring Science At The End Of The Earth
antarcica, polar programs, mcmurdo, polar science, erebus, volcano
Dec. 23, 2011
Kepler Telescope Narrows Hunt For Earth’s Twin
planets, exosolar, solar system, astronomy
Dec. 23, 2011
Birders Fan Out to Count Feathered Friends
chrismas bird count, audubon, citizen sciebce
Nov. 18, 2011
Is A Moon Necessary For A Planet To Support Life?
moon, space, seasons, obliquity, tilt, seti, astrobiology, exoplanets
Nov. 18, 2011
Solar Sector At War Over Cheap Chinese Panels
solar industry, solar panels, renewable energy
Nov. 04, 2011
In Scott's Race To The Pole, Science Beat Speed
antarctica polar explorer exploration
Oct. 21, 2011
Reinventing Fire: Getting Beyond Fossil Fuels
amory lovins, energy, sustainable, rmi, rocky mountian institute
Oct. 14, 2011
Seeing A Cephalopod In Ancient Bones
kraken ocean paleontology icthyosaur octopus squid
Sep. 23, 2011
Managing Forests To Manage Wildfires
flagstaff arizona fires wildfire burn firevfighter blaze
Sep. 16, 2011
Probing Poop For Cellulose-Chomping Microbes
biofuel panda china cellulose ferment compost
Aug. 26, 2011
NOAA Warns Of Gap In Future Forecasting Abilities
noaa weather climate forecast lubchenko
Jul. 15, 2011
In Battle Of The Bulbs, It’s Watts Vs. Lumens
bulb, lightbulb, electricity, cfl, led lighting, efficiency
Jun. 24, 2011
Forecasting ‘Dead Zone’ Conditions in the Gulf
gulf water runoff hypoxia river drianage dead zone marine
Jun. 24, 2011
Creating Reservoirs Under Roads And Parking Lots
pavement asphalt sidewalk concnrete engineering runoff water
May. 20, 2011
Re-evaluating the Fukushima Nuclear Situation
nuclear, energy, disaster, japan, reactor, earthquake, radiation
May. 13, 2011
Study Links Methane In Water To Gas Extraction
oil gas fossil fuels geology gas health water
Apr. 29, 2011
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Is Put On Hold
seti, space, alien life, extraterrestrial
Apr. 22, 2011
Listening To Wild Soundscapes
sound, listen, ambient, ecology, recording, nature sounds
Apr. 22, 2011
Google Gives Mojave Solar Project A Boost
solar energy, google, brightsource, ivanpah, mojave, environment, tortoise
Apr. 15, 2011
Assessing Nuclear Power's Safety
nuclear, energy, disaster, japan, reactor, earthquake, radiation
Apr. 01, 2011
Sorting Out the Alphas, Betas and Gammas of Radiation
radioactive, radiation, nuclear, contamination
Mar. 18, 2011
Japan Earthquake May Have Changed Earth's Axis
japan, earthquake, tsunami, disaster, geology, geophysics
Feb. 04, 2011
Taking The Politics Out Of Climate Science
politics, science, climate change, global warming, conservative
Jan. 28, 2011
Two Cold Winters Don't Make A Climate Trend
arctic, winter, weather, temperatures, global warming, climate change
Jan. 21, 2011
Assessing The Health Of The Gulf, Post-Spill
oil, gulf, oilspill, katrina, levees, oysters, shrimp
Jan. 21, 2011
Changing Climate Means Changing Oceans
ocenas, global warming, climate change, coral, acidification
Aug. 20, 2010
Going Green at College
energy, colelge, school, university, education, ecology, environment
Jul. 16, 2010
Video Pick of the Week: Horseshoe Crab Season
marine, ocean, crab, horseshore crab, mating, reproduction
May. 14, 2010
Video Pick of the Week: Boulder Field
flora, video, film, geology, rock boulder stone glacier
Feb. 12, 2010
Squid Invasion Off California Coast
humboldt squid, jumbo squid, california, marine biology
Dec. 11, 2009
Carbon, Climate, Copenhagen
climate, carobon dioxide, climate change, cop15, global warming
Sep. 25, 2009
They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science
perfchat, tmbg, giants, performance chat, music, art
Aug. 07, 2009
Southern California Utilities Go Solar
solar, energy, power, electric, alternative energy
Aug. 07, 2009
Engineering Earth's Climate Could Be Dangerous
geoengineering, climate change, global warming
Jul. 31, 2009
An Expedition to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
plastic, flotsam, jetsam, debris, trash, garbage
Jul. 03, 2009
The Disappearing Mississippi Delta
river, climate, sea level, water, sediment, louisiana, katrina, levee
Jul. 03, 2009
A Conversation with Ocean Explorer Bob Ballard
ballard, ocean, titanic, undersea, water
Apr. 10, 2009
Obama, Congress, and Climate Change
climate change, policy, congress, obama, global warming
Apr. 10, 2009
Flotsametrics
flotsam, ocean debris, jetsam, flotsametrics, beachcombing, beachcombers
Mar. 06, 2009
Citizen Science: Tracking Climate Change
climate change, global warming, national phenology network
Oct. 10, 2008
Deep Bacterium Goes it Alone
dna, genetics, ecology, extremophiles, bacteria, bacterium
Oct. 03, 2008
First US Cap-And-Trade Greenhouse Gas Auction
greenhouse gas, cap and trade, carbon dioxide, global warming, climate change, clean air
Aug. 29, 2008
Higher-Res Eye In The Sky
spy satellite, space imaging, mapping, geographic information systems
Jul. 25, 2008
Deep-Sea Carbon Sequestration
basalt, carbon sequestration, global warming, carbon dioxide
Jul. 11, 2008
The Possibility of Earthquake Prediction
quake, earthqukae, seismic, seismology, parkfield
May. 30, 2008
New Government Report Tackles Global Warming Effects
climate, weatehr, climate change, global warming
May. 16, 2008
Great Lakes Water Issues
water, lakes, great lakes, milwaukee, environment, invasive species
May. 02, 2008
Calculating Your Carbon
carbon footprint, emissions, greenhouse gas, global warming, climate change
Apr. 25, 2008
Tiny Beetle, Big Impact
trees, carbon dioxide, carbon sequestration, climate, ecosystems
Apr. 18, 2008
Bat Die-Off Mystery
bats, ecology, ecosystem, fungus, white nose syndrome, white-nose syndrome
Apr. 04, 2008
Cities Cutting Energy Use
energy, city planning, urban design, global warming, climate change
Mar. 21, 2008
Sensing the Atmosphere of Distant Planets
exoplanets, astrobiology, methane, astronomy
Feb. 29, 2008
A Connection Between Bacteria and Meteorology?
bacteria, snow, ice, clouds, cloud seeding
Jan. 18, 2008
'Fields of Fuel' Film Looks at Biodiesel
biofuels, biodiesel, renewable energy, oil, film, movie, sundance
Jul. 27, 2007
Mars Rovers Battle Storms On The Red Planet
mars, planet, space, astronomy, phoenix, rovers
Jul. 06, 2007
Ancient Dna Offers Clues About Climate Change
dna, ice cores, greenland, climate change
Jul. 06, 2007
Live Earth Concerts Kick Off Worldwide
climate change, concerts, al gore, global warming
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