| 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 |
Better coordination needed in US tsunami warnings By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID 2010-09-17T19:00:22ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. system to warn about giant waves has improved since the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, but more work lies ahead, according to an analysis that noted at least one instance when alerts from centers in Hawaii and Alaska appeared to contradict each other.... hosted.ap.org |
Push for food labels to show GM content Two senators are pushing for the Federal Government to tighten Australia's food labelling laws, after new research showed genetically-modified ingredients in baby formula. abc.net.au |
Survey to dive deep into Australian waters A new flotilla of floating sensors, underwater gliders and cameras mounted on seals are being used by Australian marine scientists to probe deep into our oceans. abc.net.au |
Observatory: Flexible Scales Add to Speed of Shortfin Mako Shark The shortfin mako shark has flexible scales around its side that allow it to swiftly change direction while maintaining a high speed. feeds.nytimes.com |