Feb 28 Why ranting online doesn’t help manage anger By Ellen Rolfes Often rooted in a heightened level of expressed emotion, uncensored anger or frustration, the rant is accessible to anyone armed with a computer keyboard and an Internet connection. But what are Internet ranters really after? And does ranting bring them… Continue reading
Feb 27 NASA and JAXA launch mission to measure global precipitation By News Desk A rocket containing the Global Precipitation Measurement Core Observatory satellite launched from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center at 3:37 a.m. Japan Standard Time Friday. The GPM satellite, a joint-effort between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will be used to… Continue reading
Feb 27 LIVE: Climate change, explained; Miles O’Brien hosts discussion By News Desk, Miles O'Brien The US National Academy of Sciences and the UK’s Royal Society have jointly released a report that uses simple language, pictures and accessible graphics to show that climate change is altering the planet and that the… Continue reading
Feb 27 The web turns 25 By Bridget Shirvell A new report from the Pew Research Center's Internet Project shows Americans generally feel the internet has made a positive impact on their lives and personal relationships. Continue reading
Feb 26 Regarding Miles O’Brien’s ‘new reality’ By News Desk Like everyone else, we are amazed by Miles’ determination to soldier on, in spite of his life-changing accident. We are prepared to assist him every way we can, so our viewers will continue to benefit from his great intelligence and… Continue reading
Feb 26 Do dogs feel shame? You may be surprised By Thaisi Da Silva Scientists say dogs don’t really feel shame. The “guilty” look is really an attempt to change your response to them. Continue reading
Feb 26 Reporter turns in article about procrastination on time By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy We all procrastinate. We put things off we know we shouldn't - then scramble to get them done. But is it a fault of our environment? Or a trait for which we are hard-wired?… Continue reading
Feb 25 U.S. bees get $3 million By Sarah Sheffer The United States Department of Agriculture is set to provide $3 million for the nation’s ailing bees. Colony Collapse Disorder or CCD has hit the honey bee population hard since 2006, when scientists recognized that colonies were disappearing. Bees would… Continue reading
Feb 24 Crystal found in Australia confirmed as oldest known piece of the Earth By Justin Scuiletti At 4.4 billion years old, a tiny zircon crystal about twice the size of a human hair is the oldest known piece of the Earth's crust. Found on a sheep ranch in western Australia over a dozen years ago, the… Continue reading
Feb 24 Why are starfish dying off the Pacific Coast? The reporters who broke the story for NewsHour answered your questions By Colleen Shalby Along the Pacific Coast, tens of thousands of starfish are dying. No one knows why. In January, Earthfix reporter Katie Campbell and diver and citizen scientist Laura James reported on the story for PBS NewsHour. Campbell and James answered questions… Continue reading