Freecyclers will love this project, which teaches you how to build a stand where neighbors can share tools, toys, books and anything else they want to freecycle. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 13, 2013
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May 5, 2013
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Tiny magnets as a model system
In the microscopic world, everything is in motion: atoms and molecules vibrate, proteins fold, even glass is a slow flowing liquid. And during each movement there are interactions between the smallest elements – for example, the atoms – and their neighbors. To make these movements visible, scientists have developed a special model system. It is so big that it can be easily observed under an X-ray microscope, and mimics the tiniest movements in Nature. The model: rings made from six nanoscale magnetic rods, whose north and south poles attract each other. At room temperature, the magnetization direction of each of these tiny rods varies spontaneously. Scientists were able to observe the magnetic interactions between these active rods in real time. Continue reading
April 26, 2013
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Astronomer studies far-off worlds through ‘characterization by proxy’
An astronomer is using Earth’s interstellar neighbors to learn the nature of certain stars too far away to be directly measured or observed, and the planets they may host. Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 18, 2013
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Community gardens may produce more than vegetables
People who participate in community gardening have a significantly lower BMIs —- as well as lower odds of being overweight or obese -— than do their non-gardening neighbors, according to a new study. Continue reading
April 16, 2013
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Neighbors move electrons jointly: Ultrafast collective electron transfer after excitation of single electron
Applying femtosecond x-ray methods, researchers have observed an extremely fast, collective electron transfer of ~100 molecular ions after excitation of a single electron in a crystal of transition metal complexes. Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 5, 2013
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Remote coral reefs can be tougher than they look: Western Australia’s Scott Reef has recovered from mass bleaching
Isolated coral reefs can recover from catastrophic damage as effectively as those with nearby undisturbed neighbors, a long-term study by marine biologists has shown. Scott Reef, a remote coral system in the Indian Ocean, has largely recovered from a c… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 29, 2012
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Groundbreaking air-cleaner saves polluting industrials
Industries across Europe are threatened with shutdown as European Union emission rules for Volatile Organic Compounds are tightened. Now an air cleaning invention has proven its ability to remove these compounds. And in the process they have helped a b… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJuly 2, 2012
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New York Must Finish Its Study of Fracking’s Dangers Before Any Decisions Are Made
Frances Beinecke, President of NRDC, New York City
According to a recently leaked report, New York officials may allow fracking for natural gas in designated communities across the state. As reported, the plan would permit fracking in p… Continue reading
October 25, 2011
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20 Years, 20 Favorite Stories
Earth911 celebrates its 20th birthday on October 29, and our staff wanted to take a look back at some of our favorite articles over the years. As managing editor, I have overseen thousands of words and ideas. The ones that stand out are those filled with information that I still use or people whose stories [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 14, 2011
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Freecycling Comes to Facebook
Got a couch, TV or set of dishes in good condition that you need to get rid of? Now you can find a new home for your unwanted, but usable goods while you update your Facebook status. Online classifieds company Oodle is launching new FreeCircle communities on Facebook, allowing neighbors to offer reusable items to [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJuly 11, 2011
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Austin Families Go Zero Waste on Reality TV
Reality TV shows already challenge contestants to lose weight in front of millions of viewers. But a different kind of reality show recently aired in Austin, where families competed to drop pounds from their household’s waste – not cut inches from their waists. Produced by the city of Austin’s waste management program, “Dare to Go [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 16, 2010
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10 FREE Ways to Go Green
Sometimes it feels like making the right, green choice is about making the more expensive choice – the higher prices fetched by some eco-options in grocery and clothing stores are enough to make even the most ardent greenie stray.
But fear not! Below are 10 free things you can do to be green. Some [...] Continue reading