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Increased rainfall - or something linked to it - may be connected to the development of autism, scientists claim.

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

Women have a greater range of different types of bacteria on the palms of their hands than men, research suggests.

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Health and Medicine. Comments: None

What is that thing in the middle at the top of the proposed Anara tower in Dubai? In most of the renderings it looks like a wind turbine integrated into the building, but when you look closely (image below) you can see that the hub is inhabited and that it is supported by the three […]

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Design and Architecture. Comments: None

Riedel Recycling’s new thin-film solar roof, photo: Solar Buzz
It’s not often that I literally let out a ‘Wow!’ when I see a new example of renewable energy technology, but when I first saw the above photo I was uncontrollably impressed. What you’re looking at is over 11,000 thin-film solar modules from First Solar, with a […]

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

Image source: Namaste Solar
Starting Fall 2009, the incoming class at John Brown University, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has a new focus of study - a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy. Students can choose from courses focusing on solar, wind, biomass and will then focus on one of three designations within the major: design, installation […]

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

Photo via Marcin Wichary
Good news for you and any of your old gadgets that are looking to live a little longer. Radio Shack is offering a buyback program.
Buyback programs are an awesome way to lengthen the life of your gadget and get a little cash for it. However, Radio Shack is running their program […]

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

Image source: Lela Dowling/Bee Culture magazine
Wednesday, November 5, beekeepers from all over Britain will don their pitchforks, er, smokers, and placards and head to 10 Downing Street to demand action on the current bee crisis. Though, this demonstration is nothing new for beekepers outside the US, reports the Daily Green….

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

photo: Edward Leger
South Dakota-based Verasun Energy Corp., which claims to be the world’s largest producer of ethanol, operating 14 refineries producing some 1.4 billion gallons of fuel annually, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to the company’s press release on the matter, it will continue normal operations and “has taken steps to ensure continued […]

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None

While Advanced Metering Infrastructure, which allows wireless communication between utilities and meters, has been going in across the country for over a decade, it is only recently that they have been developing into smart grid systems.
Could a smart grid system be popping up in your areas?…

Posted on November 3rd, 2008 under Science and Technology. Comments: None