The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, which transports crude oil from the largest reserve in the United States to a navigable port, is in trouble.
Day: August 14, 2006
Snakes on Your Plane? Serpents Are Frequent Fliers Too
In the new horror movie Snakes on a Plane, which slithers into theaters this Friday, hundreds of deadly snakes are set loose inside an airplane, where they proceed to attack the passengers.
The Secrets of Mussels’ Superglue Revealed
The powerful adhesive responsible for the amazing sticking power of mussels has been revealed for the first time.
Wine’s Benefit Knows No Color
More than a decade ago, a landmark study drove home a message that resonated with wine lovers everywhere: Drink red wine in moderation to lower your risk for a heart attack. Now, new results suggest that some white wines protect the heart just as well, at least in rats.
Web 2.0, meet Astroturf 2.0
A new report from the non-profit group Common Cause details the ways that industry groups are setting up fake grassroots organizations (aka “astroturf” organizations) to join the fight against Net neutrality legislation.