Archive - September 2008
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Dividing the globe-equatorially
Posted by: Christi | Sep 30 2008
First there was an imaginary line passing through the center of the earth, now there is an imaginary line passing through the clouds above us. The latest addition to discoveries in the world of science is a ‘chemical equator’, which keeps the...
Ladybug beetles vanishing
Posted by: Christi | Sep 30 2008
Several species of ladybugs have been reported vanishing over the years in the United States. The nine spotted ladybug beetle is New York’s state symbol. An unconventional and unique approach to gather information about these beetles has been...
Off-Shore Wind Power brings the renewable energy revolution
Posted by: Christi | Sep 30 2008
To decrease fossil fuel dependency, many countries are trying to increase their renewable energy dependence. With respect to wind power, on shore wind has always been a convenient option, consisting of turbines on land. Individual turbines or...
Conservatives engage in corporate social responsibility
Posted by: Christi | Sep 30 2008
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been in the news of late for several reasons, both good and bad. After all it’s a concept, and corporate giants being moved by a concept is something really astonishing. Nevertheless, there are organizations..
Jellyfish explosion: sting can be fatal for humans
Posted by: Christi | Sep 30 2008
Beach lovers, who like spending their spare time at the beach, are now wary of getting stung by jellyfish. Reports suggest that jellyfish population in oceans all over the world are increasing, and this may cause an imbalance in the delicate...
The disappearing Arctic
Posted by: Christi | Sep 29 2008
It’s never too late, they say, or is it? Well, the Arctic is disappearing and it seems no one can do anything about it. In the recent past due to climate changes and global warming the arctic sea ice has been melting away, more and more each year...
Tree-powered sensors can prevent forest fires
Posted by: Christi | Sep 29 2008
Forest fires are usually a natural phenomenon. They are common in forested areas of the US, Canada, Australia and parts of South Africa. Wildfires, as they are called, are part of the complex ecosystems functioning in specific forested areas. The...
Wal-Mart packs up plastic, initiates use of cloth carrier bags
Posted by: Christi | Sep 29 2008
Taking the lead in limiting the use of plastic bags, Wal-Mart – a public Corp Giant, is setting an example. The plan is to decrease and discourage the use of plastic bags as much as 25% in the US and 50% in other countries. Taking one step at a...
Worldwide carbon emissions increasing rapidly
Posted by: Christi | Sep 28 2008
Be it China, United States, Russia, India or Indonesia, all of them have one thing in common; increasing carbon dioxide emissions. The world has surpassed the estimated worst case scenario by 3%, and at this rate is on track to drown or...
There may be no ‘croaks’ of the amphibians by 2050!
Posted by: Christi | Sep 27 2008
The familiar ‘croaks’ of frogs and toads, before the arrival of the monsoon, may not be heard as often after 2050. Scientists say, several amphibian populations across the world are showing rapid decline, and climate change could worsen this...
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