TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| With Oil Prices Rising, Wood Makes a Comeback With oil prices rising people are turning to wood heat, raising concerns about the environmental impact of some older devices that are being used. nytimes.com |
It Took Eons to Make Grand Canyon Grand WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gazing into the majestic Grand Canyon, awe-struck visitors inevitably ask: "How old is it?" Far older than generally thought, says new evidence that scientists culled from caves lining the canyon's red limestone cliffs.... hosted.ap.org |
Sci-fi writer Clarke buried in Sri Lanka Science fiction visionary Arthur C. Clarke was buried Saturday to the music of his most famous work, the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey," as tearful mourners spoke of his wish to be remembered as someone who "never grew up." rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Canada gov't rejects sale of space technology to U.S. The Canadian government said Thursday it had rejected the sale of satellite and robotics technology to a U.S. firm, noting it would be against national interest. Industry Minister Jim Prentice said in a statement that Ottawa cannot ... english.people.com.cn |
Everything equals E=mc2: how Einstein changed our understanding of energy What is energy? It all comes down to the work of a patent clerk in Switzerland at the turn of the last century, writes David Bodanis guardian.co.uk |