Research investigates impact of carbon footprint label
New research suggests that an initiative to show consumers which products are more environmentally friendly needs to be easy to understand to be effective.
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Oct 26, 2015
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Everyone has their own daily rhythm of digital activity, shows study
Over the past decade, there has been a surge of scientific studies on the digital activity of people, such as making mobile calls, texting, e-mailing, and posting on social media. Because nearly all human behavior leaves ...
General Physics
Oct 7, 2015
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Paris boulevards car-free for a day (Update)
Paris staged a car-free day for the first time on Sunday, with large parts of the increasingly polluted French capital taken over by cyclists, joggers and families with pushchairs on roads normally choked by vehicles.
Environment
Sep 27, 2015
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Scholar finds social media reveals much about the human condition
You are what you "like" on Facebook, a Stanford professor has found.
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2015
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Carnivourous dinosaurs strolled around in Germany
142 million years ago two carnivorous dinosaurs strolled along the beach in what is now Germany. Their footprints fossilized and have been analyzed by a biologist who now provides insight into the two hunters' daily life.
Archaeology
Aug 10, 2015
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Harnessing the power of waste
What are you wearing right now? It's not a pickup line—it's a measure of your carbon footprint. If you're sporting any man-made fabrics, like polyester, Dacron or rayon, you're clothed in chemicals derived from nonrenewable ...
Materials Science
Aug 5, 2015
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Researchers examine energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in almond production
California-grown almonds dominate the global market, providing over 80% of the world's commercial almonds. Two new articles published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology examine the environmental impacts of California's ...
Environment
Jul 20, 2015
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Microsoft to launch first flagship store outside US in Sydney
Microsoft on Tuesday said it will open its first flagship store outside the United States in Sydney, as the technology giant expands its physical footprint to take on global rivals Apple and Samsung.
Business
Apr 21, 2015
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Research team develops 'smart' window
Commonplace as they are, windows are an important piece of technology. Beyond architectural aesthetics, a building's ecological footprint depends heavily on how its internal light and heat are managed. With this in mind, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 9, 2015
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The Mediterranean diet is not only healthier, it also pollutes less
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-known. As well as being healthier, a recent article concludes that the menu traditionally eaten in Spain leaves less of a carbon footprint than that of the US or the ...
Environment
Mar 26, 2015
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