The world's science academies on Thursday warned the upcoming Rio Summit that Earth faced a dangerous double whammy posed by voracious consumption and a population explosion.
Environment
Jun 13, 2012
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(AP) — Facebook's growth appears to be slowing, particularly in the U.S., according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Business
Jun 11, 2012
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With longer and warmer days, wheat seeding and fertilizing has begun across the state. Using the right fertilizer source, rate, timing and placement is important for optimal production. Montana State University Extension ...
Other
Apr 24, 2012
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The world's surging population is a big driver of environmental woes but the issue is complex and solutions are few, experts at a major conference here say.
Environment
Mar 27, 2012
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There are no definitive findings that Marcellus Shale drilling activity has affected crime rates in Pennsylvania, but more study is needed, according to a preliminary report conducted recently by the Justice Center for Research ...
Social Sciences
Feb 22, 2012
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In its fourth quarterly report of 2011, the UCLA Anderson Forecast's outlook for the nation sees gross domestic product growth at a "below-trend rate" for the next five quarters.
Economics & Business
Dec 8, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Deep within a silver and lead mine in Naica, Mexico, scientists discovered what is now known as Cueva de los Cristales, or Cave of Crystals, close to a decade ago. The gypsum crystals found in this cave measure ...
A new field study confirms that an invasive weed called medusahead has growth advantages over most other grass species, suggesting it will continue to spread across much of the West, disrupt native ecosystems and make millions ...
Ecology
Nov 11, 2010
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Continued support for off-shore oil drilling by Gulf Coast residents who are dealing with one of the most devastating environmental disasters in U.S. history might seem surprising, but new research from the University of ...
Social Sciences
Jul 8, 2010
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One of the most famous and influential mantras of Barack Obama’s chief economic adviser - that wealthier nations are also healthier - has been called into question by a new study.
Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2010
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