Submitted by nellymobula on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:24
As Ethiopia's massive dam-building plans continue to cause disquiet in downstream Egypt, new research suggests there is sufficient water in the Nile for all 10 countries it flows through, and that poverty there could be significantly eased as long as access by small-scale farmers is boosted read more: http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportID=96798
Submitted by Aimee Gooch on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 14:08
Scientists create robotic fish which can interact socially with their live relatives. Possible uses for the robo-fish include helping live fish avoid turbines from water based energy sources or pollution and oil spills.
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 16:22
In response to Superstorm Sandy, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other organizations have combined for the largest relief effort since Hurricane Katrina; the Red Cross has raised more than $117 million across ten states in donations and pledges:
Submitted by Sam Bendett on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 16:19
In the 400 years or so leading up to the adoption of steam power in the 19th century, sailing ships ruled the waves. In an effort to cut increasing fuel costs and reduce emissions, sails are set to once again prove their worth.
Submitted by Aimee Gooch on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 14:36
Researchers are developing a mobile reactor which can covert kitchen and bathroom waste into high energy fuel which can be used at home and could replace older generator models during power outages.
