Thank you Scientific American for delivering conversation on this issue that doesn’t force us to pick sides in the gun control debate! The data and conclusions are early, but it suggests these incidents may spur a type of social contagion that spreads through[...]
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A pioneer in renewable energy is inexplicably abandoning the cause
Before the ‘green’ energy revolution takes over the world, it is going to have to first prove that is economically viable. That means standing on its own two feet, without the help of government subsidies. A conservative government in the UK is[...]
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Interview: To create the future we want, we need more moonshots
Astro Teller, the guy who runs Google X (the arm of the company responsible taking big risks on seemingly crazy ideas like providing Internet to rural areas with hot air balloons) is an interesting interview. It’s worth a read or listen. [...]Read More...[...]
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Winter Tip: Embrace the Danish Concept of Hygge
Loosely translated, it matches up with our idea of ‘coziness’, but there’s more to it than that. Pronounced ‘Hooga’, it is an attitude, a feeling, and a contented pursuit all in one. [...]Read More... from Winter Tip: Embrace the Danish Concept[...]
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From Norway: Learn How to Love Winter
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. And in that bit of wisdom is the key to a mindset that thinks of winter not as period to survive, but an opportunity to thrive. This is a great article. [...]Read[...]
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Scientists aim to probe oldest rock near Rugby, N.D.
Sixteen thousand feet under the geographic center of North American is some of the oldest rock on the planet. And scientists are going to drill down there to see what it looks like. Lauren Donovan has the recap on a cool research[...]
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Farmers take flight
Christmas was a very merry season for drone makers and farmers. A report from Minneapolis-based Sentera, an imaging company that provides equipment for photographing fields, suggests as many as 45,000 new pilots will be in the fields this year. [...]Read More... from Farmers[...]
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Concerns of Zika Virus Cases Spreading in US
Zika Virus is a new-to-the-Americas mosquito-spread disease. It’s of most concern to pregnant women because if contracted, it may cause a brain development disorder in the fetus. This news story provides valuable background. [...]Read More... from Concerns of Zika Virus Cases Spreading[...]
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Americans are losing sight of what actually makes us happy
When it comes to happiness, the right to pursue it doesn’t mean we’re good a getting it. The thing is, happiness is akin to the addict’s dragon — always just out of reach. The easier path is to forget it and nurture[...]
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The Internet: How to Defeat the Trolls
It’s the sadists of the world who’ve ruined commenting and discussion on the Internet for everyone. It turns out there’s science behind the phenomenon of ‘trolling’, and with knowledge comes power and a trick to defeat these deflating egoists. Watch the video[...]
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Bigger Than the Grand Canyon
Buried deep beneath the antarctic ice, scientists believe they’ve found what may be the longest, and deepest canyon on the planet. Watch the video to get the story. [...]Read More... from Bigger Than the Grand Canyon
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What Will It Take for Humans to Colonize the Milky Way?
Is earth the cradle of humanity? Are we destined to expand our horizons to new solar systems? It will be a monumental undertaking, but the first step is building a sustainable civilization here on earth. [...]Read More... from What Will It Take[...]
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Google’s self-driving cars are learning to deal with bad weather
They day when you don’t have to worry about driving your car — because it will drive itself — is closer than you realize. Google is testing their vehicles in harsh climates to make sure they can handle winter driving. Maybe we[...]
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Fargo: Residents overwhelmingly willing to pay for no-sort recycling
A non-scientific survey administered over the last two months shows Fargo residents in favor of simplifying their recycling program so that residents don’t have to sort recyclables prior to putting them on the curb. And they’d be willing to pay for the[...]
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Learn: How to Survive an Avalanche
The prairie doesn’t force us to know and understand the dangers of an avalanche. It puts us at more risk when we do venture into the mountains because we don’t live with the threat on a daily basis. But if you’re headed[...]
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Game & Fish Observing Nature in Flux
Last week I covered some highlights from the 2015 outdoors scene with a look at pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse populations, plus record fishing license sales. While these were some of the many positive outdoor stories from the past year, there’s seldom a[...]