Joel N. Shurkin
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Kites Could Take Electricity Production Sky-HighGerman engineers hook a kite to a train and generate power.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Reclaiming Poisoned Land With ManureDesolate remains of zinc and lead mines can be partially reclaimed with animal waste.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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When Ants Get Together to Make a DecisionCrowdsourcing insects rely on their collective brain power.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Exploring the Evolution of Musical InstrumentsWar, available resources, determined the invention of instruments.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Two Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Stem Cell DiscoveriesYamanaka, Gurdon share prize for adult stem cell research.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Removing the Terror of Flying Into Alaska's CapitalAfter a jet flipped over, officials decided they better do something.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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White Rooftops Lower Temperature, But Reduce RainfallIn environmental science, the law of unintended consequences cannot be denied.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Eliminating Clogged Inkjet Printers by Mimicking Tearful EyesElectric "blinks" keep printer nozzles working.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Football, Explosions Rattle Brain in Similar WaysWhat do linebackers and soldiers have in common?
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Prenatal Whole-Gene Sequencing Raises Ethical QuestionsWhat could be the most controversial medical test yet is looming.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Eating, Drinking Wisely Can Help Keep You CoolYou really don't want that ice cream and hamburger.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Wireless Monitors Could Warn of Bridge DangersRemote 'sentries' could keep watch between inspections.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Surfboard-Sized Drones Crossing Pacific to Monitor SeaGliders study the ocean surface en route to Asia, Australia and a world record.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
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Rising Price of Gold Fuels Destruction of the AmazonAs gold prices soar, so do deforestation and mercury pollution.
By Joel N. Shurkin Published
