June 10, 2010
Fossil Fuels Danger
WHYY’s “Fresh Air” today covers two stories related to America’s addiction to fossil fuels: one on BP’s history of neglect; and another on the movie “Gasland,” a documentary that investigates the fallout from natural gas drilling in 24 states.
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Health Blogging: Good News in Breast Cancer Treatment
The American Society of Clinical Oncology, which met this week in Chicago, reported good news for those diagnosed with early breast cancer: you may not need a more invasive procedure to remove underarm lymph nodes, which can leave patients with swollen arms. The New York Times has the report.
June 4, 2010
Science Friday: A Robotic Sailor
Science Friday: Meet Octavia, the Navy’s robot, here or below.
June 3, 2010
This is a Relief (Yeah, It’s a Pun)
As BP’s efforts to stop the flow of oil streaming into the Gulf fail by the minute, some seriously crazy ideas are getting bandied about. But a “nuclear option“? The Times reports CNN’s John Roberts saying this, way to glibly for my taste:
“Drill a hole, drop a nuke in and seal up the well.”
John, not gonna happen. So put a cap on it (yeah, it’s another pun).
June 2, 2010
The New Yorker on Mexico
Try to pick up a copy somewhere of the article “Silver or Lead” in the May 31 issue of The New Yorker; it’s a fantastic piece of magazine journalism by William Finnegan. Here as well is a podcast interview with the author.