Alternet Headlines- Archidioscese Stands By Absurd Decision to Kick Children With Lesbian Parents Out of SchoolThis post was originally published on Think Progress. Last week, officials “at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, acting at the direction of the Archdiocese of Denver,” decided to not re-enroll two unnamed children because their parents were lesbians. Following fierce protests of the decision, the Archbishop of Denver has written an op-ed where he says t […]
- Humans Pushing Up Extinction Rates Faster Than Species Can EvolveWe've almost certainly crossed a dire threshold. According to some scientists, we're destroying 10,000 times faster than creatures can adapt. […]
- Amid Controversy, Europe Approves the Growth of Genetically Modified PotatoesAmflora, a GM potato, will be harvested for starch, not human consumption. But critics say it could still harm the environment. […]
- The Hurt Locker Oscar Win Is a Prize For American HubrisThe Academy liked this Iraq film for being "apolitical." In fact it's the opposite: an endorsement of the politically chauvinistic view that the world is a stage for Americans. […]
- Jon Stewart Embarrasses Liz Cheney Fan/Torture Apologist Marc ThiessenOn Tuesday’s Daily Show, Stewart took on Mark Thiessen, a former Bush speechwriter who has recently lobbied against lawyers representing Guantanamo detainees. The interview’s three segments are below. Part 1: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Exclusive – Marc Thiessen Extended Interview Pt. 1 www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes […]
- More Questions Than Answers in JihadJane IndictmentSince the indictment of “JihadJane” (a Pennsylvania woman named Colleen R. LaRose) was unsealed yesterday, media coverage of her case has produced more questions than answers. Indeed, although authorities have disclosed the details of LaRose’s alleged crimes – In addition to plotting the murder of a Swedish cartoonist, she’s accused of soliciting funds for t […]
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- Are new biofuels the ethical answer?SciDev.Net: New biofuels offer a sustainable source of energy but we must consider the ethical and social implications, say Joyce Tait and Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka. Biofuels were first pioneered in the early days of car manufacturing. Cheap fossil fuels soon overtook them as our fuel of choice, but concerns about climate change have revived interest in them - […]
- China to stick to climate change stand, expects India to follow suitTimes of India: China said it will not deviate from its stand on climate change even after it gave qualified approval to the Copenhagen climate accord on Tuesday. It expects India to stick to its stand as well, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday. "In future negotiations and cooperation on climate change, we will continue to be good partners. Th […]
- UK academy aids study to regain climate data trustReuters: Britain's science academy said on Wednesday it would take part in a review of U.N. climate science intended to restore trust after a 2007 report was found to have exaggerated evidence for global warming. "I can confirm that we are one of the parties (on the review panel)," Bill Hartnett, a spokesman for The Royal Society, said. The in […]
- Solar power could provide 10% of US energy: reportAgence France-Presse: The United States could source 10 percent of its electricity from solar power by 2030, a report said Tuesday, winning support from a US lawmaker who wants to boost the number of US solar panels. The report, produced by the independent environmental group Environment America, was presented to Congress with backing from Senator Bernie San […]
- 'Famine marriages' just one byproduct of climate changeInter Press Service: The negative fallout from climate change is having a devastatingly lopsided impact on women compared to men, from higher death rates during natural disasters to heavier household and care burdens. In the 1991 cyclone disasters that killed 140,000 in Bangladesh, 90 percent of victims were reportedly women; in the 2004 Asian Tsunami, an es […]
- World's top scientists to review climate panelAssociated Press: At a tumultuous time in U.N.-led climate negotiations, one of the world's most credible scientific groups agreed Wednesday to plug the recent cracks in the authoritative reports of the United Nations' Nobel Prize-winning global warming panel. "We enter this process with no preconceived conclusions," said Robbert Dijkgraa […]
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- Sonic hedgehog gene found in an unexpected place during limb developmentSonic hedgehog is at work in mice limb buds in what is known as the ectoderm, the cell layer that gives rise to skin, researchers discovered. Finding Sonic hedgehog here is akin to discovering that yeast has crept from the batter to the frosting, where it has the surprising effect of limiting how much the cake rises. In this case, instead of causing appendag […]
- Molecule tells key brain cells to grow up, get to workAbout four out of every 10 cells in the brain are so-called oligodendrocytes. These cells produce the all-important myelin that coats nerve tracts, ensuring fast, energy-efficient transmission of nerve impulses. Scientists have now identified a molecular master switch that catalyzes these cells' transition to mature, myelin-making mavens. […]
- Galaxy study validates general relativity on cosmic scale, existence of dark matterWhile general relativity describes well the behavior of the solar system, Einstein's theory of gravity and spacetime has not been tested on cosmological scales. Now, a team has analyzed data on 70,000 galaxies to show that the theory is so far the best description of the universe, at least out to 3.5 billion light years from Earth. Specifically, theorie […]
- Study provides better understanding of how mosquitoes find a hostThe potentially deadly yellow-fever-transmitting Aedes aegypti mosquito detects the specific chemical structure of a compound called octenol as one way to find a mammalian host for a blood meal. […]
- NoMix toilets get thumbs-up in seven European countriesPeople in seven European countries have positive attitudes toward a new eco-friendly toilet that could substantially reduce pollution problems and conserve water and nutrients, scientists in Switzerland are reporting. Their article calls on authorities to give wider support for the innovative toilet technology. […]
- ATV and motocross sports: High velocity toys merit caution, experts sayOver the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between 25 and 60 miles per hour, while some even reach maximum speeds of 75 miles per hour. In 2008, nearly 28 percent of all ATV-related injurie […]
- Sonic hedgehog gene found in an unexpected place during limb development