Research cruise unveils new deep-sea coral, rockfish fields
A federal research cruise off the Olympic Peninsula coast has revealed new deep-sea boulder fields peppered with bright sponges, small corals and rockfish.
Environment
Jun 23, 2010
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Electronic spectacles coming to market soon
(PhysOrg.com) -- US company PixelOptics has invented electronic spectacles that can automatically change focus as you lower your head to read a book, and could spell the end of the bifocal.
Is ethanol better for the environment than gas?
Dear EarthTalk: Where does ethanol as an automobile fuel fit into the alternative energy mix? Is it better for the environment than gasoline? (Donna Allgaier-Lamberti; Pullman, Mich.)
Environment
Jun 23, 2010
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Humans will be extinct in 100 years says eminent scientist
(PhysOrg.com) -- Eminent Australian scientist Professor Frank Fenner, who helped to wipe out smallpox, predicts humans will probably be extinct within 100 years, because of overpopulation, environmental destruction and climate ...
Cashing in on scandal
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scandals in sport are unavoidable and managers and sponsors should start looking for marketing opportunities in bad behaviour, according to a new study.
Economics & Business
Jun 23, 2010
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Scientists herald 10-year anniversary of human genome
The decade since the human genome was first sequenced has ushered in great leaps in understanding of the origins and evolution of mankind, although medical applications thusfar have been limited.
Biotechnology
Jun 23, 2010
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UK study: Fans in the boardroom good for football
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study by University of Manchester economists has backed calls from supporters groups who argue that their representation in the boardroom is generally good for football.
Other
Jun 23, 2010
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Bing spotlighting films, music, games and TV shows
Microsoft is making its Bing search engine more entertaining by spotlighting music, films, games and television shows.
Internet
Jun 23, 2010
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Top physicist probes unintended acceleration after recalls
A prominent US physicist will lead a panel aiming to identify possible causes of unintended acceleration in vehicles on the heels of widespread problems that led Toyota to issue mass recalls.
Engineering
Jun 23, 2010
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Report offers first worldwide estimate of investments in combating water pollution
An innovative market in water quality is rapidly emerging worldwide, as cash-strapped governments in countries as diverse as China, the United States, Brazil and Australia invest billions of public and private dollars in ...
Environment
Jun 23, 2010
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