Poor Deer Season Spurs Chemical Concerns
Judy Hoy's lonely crusade to determine if farm chemicals are deforming deer boosted by falling populations
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Admire Her Body, Hamper Her Brain?
New research suggests sexual objectification hinders some women's cognitive ability.
New Agency Puts Clean Energy on Front Burner
While Arunava Majumdar says America urgently needs to come up with clean-energy “game changers,” until now there hasn’t been a systematic approach to develop them.
Where Terror Suspects Should Be Tried
The proper, and the pragmatic, place for trying suspected terrorists is in a traditional Article III courtroom and not a military tribunal, says noted law of war professor David Glazier.
U.S. Challenged for High-Tech Global Leadership
A mixed picture emerges as science organizations examine the U.S. lead in innovation and where that lead is headed.
Questioning Questions in Climate Flip-Flops
The mass of Americans still accept reality of climate change, but a glut of complex polls manages to make that difficult to discern.
Wine Snobs Sour on Organic Grapes
Wines made from organic grapes are often high-quality, but a new study suggests the eco-friendly label is a turn-off.
Lexicon of Change: The Rise of Transition Culture
A movement aimed at tackling the energy crisis with aplomb has been stepping on the gas since its formation.
On Facebook, You Are Who You Know
Even if you do have a mostly private Facebook profile, others can glean vital information about you — just by looking at your friend list.
Installing Meters at the Beach
Economic models can illuminate the monetary value of beaches and mangroves, but if local people aren't engaged in conservation, market forces — and coastal ecosystems — may be dead in the water.