International Herald Tribune: The charged and complex debate over how to slow down global warming…
Month: April 2008
Brazil to pay Amazon residents for ‘eco-services’: minister
Agence France Presse: Brazil’s government is to pay residents of the Amazon money and credits…
Brazil: Amazon’s ‘Forest Peoples’ Seek a Role in Striking Global Climate Agreements
New York Times: Some wore traditional headdresses, and some traveled by riverboat or canoe. But…
A Shift in the Debate Over Global Warming
New York Times: The charged and complex debate over how to slow down global warming…
Fabled ‘Freshman 15’ Pound Gain More Often Only 5, Report Researchers
The “Freshman 15” — the rapid weight gain believed to afflict many new college students…
One Third Of Risk For Dementia Attributable To Small Vessel Disease, Autopsy Study Shows
Alzheimer’s disease may be what most people fear as they grow older, but autopsy data…
‘Healing Clays’ Show Promise For Fighting Deadly MRSA Superbug Infections, Other Diseases
Mud may be coming to a medicine cabinet or pharmacy near you. Scientists report that…
A Boost For Bamboo-based Blouses And Blankets
Chemists in Colorado now are reporting solutions to two major problems with bamboo fabrics that…
As Nanotechnology Goes Mainstream, ‘Toxic Socks’ Raise Concerns
Nanotechnology is now available in a store near you. Valued for it’s antibacterial and odor-fighting…
Rare Genes Have Big Impact On Blood Pressure, Study Shows
Researchers have found that rare mutations in three genes contribute to blood pressure variation in…