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Regulating Genes

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Observe and manipulate an interactive model that illustrates the mechanisms governing gene regulation during an organism's development. Details »

The Big Energy Gamble: Put a Lid on It

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See Bill Nye, TV's "Science Guy," conduct a pasta-making experiment that can save energy. Discover that a covered pot of water boils faster than an uncovered pot due to heat radiation. Details »

The Big Energy Gamble: The Skeptic

Source: NOVA Article/Essay

Learn of Marlo Lewis, Jr.'s criticisms of California's progressive energy policies, which call for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and push the state towards renewable sources of energy. Details »

The Big Energy Gamble: The Journalist

Source: NOVA Article/Essay

Hear from Vijay Vaitheeswaran, a journalist for The Economist, about why California could lead the rest of the country on energy policy. Details »

The Big Energy Gamble: The Governator

Source: NOVA Article/Essay

Hear from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger about the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 that he supports. The act, known as AB 32, calls for a reduction in California's greenhouse-gas emissions and promotes the use of renewable energy. Details »

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