Words Cannot Express
Guy Deutscher’s argument about the basis of language is informed by the way we perceive and name colors. feeds.nytimes.com |
Scientists complete cacao genome mapping
By 2010-09-15T11:04:29ZMcLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Some sweet science news: Researchers have released a nearly complete preliminary mapping of the DNA of the tree that produces chocolate.... hosted.ap.org |
Records reveal First Fleet's wet welcome
Weather reports salvaged from ship logs are painting a new picture of the stormy conditions that battered the First Fleet during its epic voyage to Australia, more than 200 years ago. abc.net.au |
Chinese drywall maker, others to fix 300 homes
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN 2010-10-14T00:12:21ZNEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A Chinese drywall manufacturer facing thousands of homeowners' court claims and several other companies have agreed to pay to repair 300 homes in four states in a pilot program, an attorney involved in the deal said Wednesday.... hosted.ap.org |
Green: Lessons Learned on an E-Waste Odyssey
Readers submitted dozens of useful recycling tips while also posing the question: when can you be sure that the waste is being handled properly and not ending up in a landfill? feeds.nytimes.com |