science

A Minnesota man has set up a remote camera on a Metro area lake. The result is a rare, simply amazing story of Minnesota's state bird.

A New Study released from The Organic Center, concludes - "Yes, Organics are Healthier" This happening around the same time the USDA renews approval of Non-Organic Ingredients in Organic Foods, but others still think they're a complete waste of money.

The US Army Corps of Engineers says "failure is imminent" on walls both above and below the historic Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.

A fungus responsible for the rapid deterioration of military clothing and canvas tents during the Second World War could significantly improve the production of biofuels, say U.S. scientists.

Follow a group of scientists as they traverse the Namib Desert on foot to map a new 15-million-acre wildlife park in the heart of the African desert. Includes stunning photos and video.

Follow a month-long science expedition to discover new fish species, more corals than anywhere else in the world, endangered turtles and other sea life new to science.

The invasive fire ant wreaks havoc on humans and animals around the world – and can even kill. Find out what scientists are doing to stop this deadly invasive species. Includes stunning video.

General Motors announced today it would be entering into a strategic relationship with Mascoma Corp., a second-generation biofuel company with the technology to produce cellulosic ethanol from non-food sources via a single-step biochemical conversion. This is GM’s second investment in a cellulosic ethanol company, after announcing partnership with Coskata back in January.

A breakthrough technology announced today quickly and cheaply removes metal contaminants like mercury from water. Is the breakthrough a Trojan Horse?

An Indian beach was awash in baby turtles Saturday. The pictures are incredible! About 150-thousand tiny turtles popped from their shells and crawled down the sandy beach to the sea.

It's no secret that, under the Bush administration, the EPA has cut back on information available to the public through channels like the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and the EPA libraries. The initiative may indicate a desire on behalf of the EPA to repair the bruised relationships between the agency and the public, and to restore public confidence in the EPA’s ability to perform its duties without political interference from the White House.

This is a Union of Concerned Scientists "take action" alert, meant to speak up for EPA scientists (You can also sign up for their email newsletter):

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Really cool aerial photo is included with brief description of new solar power park.

cool map of solar resources in America