Couples who have more than two children are being “irresponsible” by creating an unbearable burden on the environment, the government’s green adviser has warned. picked by Franz6 10 months ago

The actions of men are more detrimental to the environment than those of the fairer sex. Men typically produce more greenhouse gas emissions by eating more meat and by spending more money on gasoline. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

While it is well understood that the evolution of new genes leads to adaptations that help species survive, gene loss may also afford a selective advantage. A group of scientists has investigated this less-studied idea, carrying out the first systematic computational analysis to identify long-established genes that have been lost across millions of years of evolution leading to the human species. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease have discovered the first genetic link to the evolution of two, rather than one, pumping chamber in the heart, which is a key event in the evolution of becoming warm-blooded. picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

The more things change, the more they stay the same is the old saying. How true that is. Among the things that won't change is America's relationship with China. Next time a candidate promises to get tough with Beijing, you may want to remind them of the trillion or so dollars that we owe them. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

In the early 1900s, Edwin Hubble made the startling discovery that our Milky Way galaxy is not alone. It is just one of many galaxies, or "island universes," as Hubble dubbed them, swimming in the sea of space. Now, a century later, NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer is helping piece together the evolution of these cosmic species. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Even though they had the ability to evolve and survive for hundreds of millions of years - since before the time of the dinosaurs and through many climatic regimes - the massive, worldwide decline of amphibians can best be understood by their inability to keep pace with the current rate of global change, a new study suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

July 1st 1858 was the first occasion that Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was introduced to the scientific community.

Presented by Alfred Russel Wallace to the Linnean Society, what would later go on to be described as the single best idea anyone has ever had* barely caused a ripple first time out.


*Daniel Dennett picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

A simulation of evolution that sees creatures wandering a landscape. You can change the landscape to force some selection to occur - only the best adapted creature will go on to the next round. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

Op-ed piece stating that Obama's "Change" slogan was perfect for the primaries. He needs to change it up a bit to highlight what he brings as well as highlighting McCain's faults. Also noted is a study showing that during a 6-week period, Obama's negative media coverage exceeded his positive coverage by a wide margin picked by BernardBlack 1 year ago

A standing offer of $250,000 to anyone who can give any empirical evidence (scientific proof) for evolution.* My $250,000 offer demonstrates that the hypothesis of evolution is nothing more than a religious belief. picked by eastcoast1978 11 months ago

To share the NRDC's message, they have been known to use some very creative and nontraditional advertising techniques. Here are 5 of their best: picked by xiatethebish 2 years ago

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told environmentalists on Wednesday they needed to stop nagging and make their cause sexy, likening it to bodybuilding's evolution from a weird pursuit to mainstream. picked by punthe 3 years ago

Climate change means more than warming at the poles. It can intensify disease, famine, and endanger human health picked by h2so4hurts 2 years ago

President Obama came to office promising swift and comprehensive action to combat global climate change, and the topic remains a surefire applause line in his speeches here and abroad. picked by sharon22 8 months ago

For 23 years the Air Jordan franchise for Nike was a jumping off point for athlete-branded shoes. Since 1985, a new shoe was introduced each year. Now 23 years later, some believe this could be the final blast of air. Whether it is or not, for those who love their Jordan's, the latest edition is a breath of fresh air. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The Freecycle Network is made up of 4,521 groups with 5,324,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. picked by doggylives 1 year ago

The world can reach a significant new climate change pact by the end of 2009 if current talks keep up their momentum, the head of the United Nations climate panel said on Sunday. picked by JDRucker 2 years ago

Many researchers theorize that personality traits change during young adulthood because this is a time of life when people assume new roles: finding a partner, starting a family and beginning a career. picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

On the 28 June, The Science Education Act was passed as law in the State of Louisiana. This piece of legislature now allows teachers in this US state to present non-scientific alternatives to evolution, global warming and cloning – including ideas related to intelligent design. Opponents fear that Louisiana teachers are now free to present evolution and other targeted topics as matters of de... read full post picked by bingo 1 year ago