| A Voice From the Next Offshore Oil Frontier The energy industry centered in Prudhoe Bay is the economic engine of the North Slope, helping preserve the Inupiat culture, but it also presents a potential threat to that culture. Mayor Edward Itta of the North Slope Borough e-mailed answers to our questions about these conflicts. feeds.nytimes.com |
Brain region linked to introspection By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-09-16T18:03:58ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Just how confident are you that you made the right decision? New research has uncovered a part of the brain that's larger in people who seem particularly introspective.... hosted.ap.org |
Zoo launches vote for baby elephant name Melbourne Zoo has launched a competition to name the newest baby elephant born three weeks 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 |
Front-Line City in Virginia Tackles Rise in Sea As sea levels rise, tidal flooding is disrupting life in Norfolk and all along the East Coast, a development many climate scientists link to global warming. feeds.nytimes.com |