Environment
Higher Temperatures May Be Behind Pine Growth
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Sheila WalshReef Conservation Strategy Backfires
()Conservationists worried about overfishing on the Pacific island of Kiribati persuaded fishermen to pick coconuts instead. The strategy backfired: Coconut oil production increased, but so did fishing. It turns out, fishermen who earned more money in coconut agriculture had more leisure time — which they spent fishing.
More than half of adult Americans report that a spiritual experience has changed their lives.
Business
Top Executives Launch Electric Car Coalition()
November 16, 2009 A group of executives from more than a dozen auto, transportation and energy companies launched a new coalition Monday to urge the federal government to make a major investment in electric transportation. Their goal is to bring 100 million electric cars to the road by 2030.
Lower Tuna Limit Still Too High, Researchers Say()
November 16, 2009 The international commission that regulates fishing of tuna and other large migratory fish in the Atlantic voted to sharply reduce the fishing quota for bluefin tuna at their latest meeting. But some scientists say the new quota is too high to sustain the species.
Space
Atlantis Blasts Off On Space Station Supply Mission()
November 16, 2009 The shuttle rocketed into orbit with six astronauts and a full load of spare parts for the International Space Station that should keep it humming for years to come. The launch was NASA's first launch "tweetup," attended by about 100 Twittering space enthusiasts.
The Dirt On Dust()
November 16, 2009 Where does all that dust under your couch come from? It turns out that most household dust comes from outside — and may contain some pretty harmful stuff. How the toxins in dust get into your body depends on the size of the dust particle.
Strange News
Scared Of Planet Nibiru? NASA Would Like To Help()
November 15, 2009 According to numerous sources on the Internet, three years from now a planet called Nibiru will collide with Earth, resulting in the extinction of the human race. This and other apocalyptic myths have NASA stepping up to soothe our fears.
Business HP News Column
Buffett's Rail Buy Seen As Bet On Coal, Economy()
November 14, 2009 Warren Buffett's decision to take full control of the nation's second largest railroad, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., suggests the billionaire investor sees new potential in freight transport, economists say. Trains often carry coal or containers filled with imported goods.
