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This gigantic hybrid ship can run on a battery
Although gigantic ships are relatively efficient — compared to, say, transporting massive amounts of stuff by airplane — they do use an astounding amount of fuel. The shipping industry is working on this problem. In particular, a Norwegian shipping company and a marine energy company are partnering to work on a hybrid ship, the Viking […]
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Supremes uphold healthcare reform; I eat crow
Thank goodness, my prediction was wrong: The court lets Obama's health plan survive to be tested where it should be, at the polls in November.
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Power your laptop with your butt
Swedish designer Eddi Tornberg has turned the plight of modern workers — sitting like lazy larvae in front of computer screens all day — into a form of renewable energy. He uses the heat of our rear ends to create electricity. You’ll still die from sitting, but at least your energy bills will be lower!
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Weather underground: How TV weathercasters can help in the climate fight
Weathercasters are trusted interpreters, but lag behind on climate science. Getting them up to speed could have big impacts on public understanding of climate.
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Umbra’s second helpings: How to barbecue without cooking the planet
Planning on firing up the grill this weekend? Umbra has some smoking hot tips for you.
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We’ll be right back, after these quick falsehoods
The political ads are deceptive and the news contains spin. Maybe we should just watch Bravo and Cartoon Network.
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Can ‘veggie prescriptions’ really make people healthier?
Better access to fruits and vegetables is key, but recent science suggests that lowering exposure to BPA, pthalates, and other endocrine disruptors might be just as important.
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What we stand to lose (or gain!) in a compromise transportation bill
As the clock ticks down on compromise legislation, here are the things in the Senate version of the transportation bill that we'd most hate to lose.
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Incredible underwater sculptures turn into living reefs
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s work wouldn’t look out of place in a gallery, but that would defeat the purpose. Taylor mounts his exhibitions underwater, leaving his sculptures on the ocean floor to be colonized by algae, seaweed, and coral.
