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Do Australian lorikeets have a drinking problem or a mysterious disease problem?

Red-collared lorikeets—a type of parrot—show up every year in Australia acting like they've been hitting the fermented fruit juice a little too hard. Locals report symptoms like "falling over" and "difficulty flying" and "running into things" and "act[ing] friendlier than normal," which will be familiar to anyone who’s ever gone to college. (Don’t ask about “difficulty flying.” That was a bad night.)

Ok, but less funny ...

Critical List: EPA’s greenhouse report comes in for criticism; motorcycles are gross

The EPA and its inspector general disagree over what qualifies as a "scientific assessment." The EPA has concluded that greenhouse gases are dangerous; the IG now says that the assessment didn’t go through sufficient peer review. This is actually about the review of the relevant “technical support document,” not about the scientific findings, but tell that to Republicans.

The DOE gave a $737 million loan guarantee to a solar-tower project in Nevada, which had better the hell not fail now.

Motorcycles are more fuel efficient, but their tailpipe emissions contain nasty stuff.

The Greenie Pig’s got worms

This aspiring eco-mama's got a box of wigglers in the kitchen. Just please guys, don’t try to escape.

Food Studies: It all began with spam

Anna has found a way to combine a love of food with a history of science degree, thanks to the legendary canned meat.

Feds help GMO salmon swim upstream

Although the FDA approval process has been stalled, a new grant from the USDA suggests salmon may yet become the first genetically engineered animal to be approved for human consumption.

Guitar Antihero 3: How Congress fell for Gibson's bunk crusade

Asian logging interests have become the latest cause célèbre for the Tea Party. Thanks to Gibson Guitar, Republicans seem eager to jump on board.

Wind turbines: annoying, sure, but probably not actually unhealthy

There's no denying that wind turbines make noise. But claims that they cause actual health problems are, at best, conflated, says a new analysis.

Will my baby be the 7 billionth?

Born in the U.S., my child will be one of the most voracious consumers on the planet. But to apologize for this seems to signal a loss of hope.

Public disservice: Pipeline hearings run by Keystone XL contractor

State Department public hearings on federal approval for the proposed Keystone XL tar-sands pipeline are being run by a contractor for TransCanada.

Road hogs: Minneapolis cyclists don’t need to share

Last year, the City of Lakes stole the title of most bike friendly burg in America -- and rightly so. You have to ride it to believe it.