The net delusion: the dark side of internet freedom

Amazon | “The revolution will be Twittered!” declared journalist Andrew Sullivan after protests erupted in Iran in June 2009. Yet for all the talk about

Worldwide sulfur emissions rose between 2000-2005, after decade of decline

A new analysis of sulfur emissions shows that after declining for a decade, worldwide emissions rose again in 2000 due largely to international shipping and a growing Chinese economy. An accurate read on sulfur emissions will help researchers predict future changes in climate and determine present day effects on the atmosphere, health and the environment.

Turtle populations affected by climate, habitat loss and overexploitation

Although turtles have been on the planet for about 220 million years, scientists now report that almost half of all turtle species is threatened.

World phosphorous use crosses critical threshold

(PhysOrg.com) -- Recalculating the global use of phosphorous, a fertilizer linchpin of modern agriculture, a team of researchers warns that the world

Larger cities drive growing wage gap between the rich and the poor, study shows

Why in the United States are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? A new study shows that our larger cities are responsible for up to one-third of the growth in the wage gap. And it

Casting a net for space debris

What can a Japanese fishing net manufacturer do with all that space junk? The answer is obvious.

Common insecticide used in homes associated with delayed mental development of young children

In the first study to examine the effects of pyrethroid insecticides on humans and the first evaluation of their potential toxicity to the developing fetal brain, scientists have found a significant association between piperonyl butoxide, a common additive in pyrethroid formulations, measured in personal air collected during the third trimester of pregnancy, and delayed mental development at 36 months.

Lifestyle affects life expectancy more than genetics, swedish study finds

How long your parents lived does not necessarily affect how long you will live. Instead it is how you live your life that determines how old you will get, reveals research from Sweden.

Processed food diet in early childhood may lower subsequent IQ

A diet, high in fats, sugars and processed foods in early childhood may lower IQ, while a diet packed full of vitamins and nutrients may do the opposite, suggests new research.

Japanese invention that forces children to smile

Ever had trouble dealing with stubborn kids who pout and throw tantrums when in public? It's something most parents have to deal with, and it could prove t

Solar Impulse - European solar flights - landing at Brussels airport

On Friday the 13th May 2011, after almost 13 hours of flight, André Borschberg lands in Brussels Airport for Solar Impulse's first international flight. It landed at 9:40PM UTC+2.

New alloy converts heat to ‘green’ electricity

A new alloy material that can convert waste heat directly into electricity has been developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science

Green environments essential for human health, research shows

Research shows that a walk in the park is more than just a nice way to spend an afternoon. It

Solar power goes viral: modified virus improves solar-cell efficiency by one-third

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at MIT have found a way to make significant improvements to the power-conversion efficiency of solar cells by enlisting the services of tiny viruses to perform detailed assembly work at the microscopic level.

Solar comes of age: solarcity to double PV systems on american homes by 2016

A leading American solar company is set to begin the largest residential rooftop project ever undertaken, effectively doubling the number of solar systems currently on homes around the U.S.