Science/Environment
As gasoline prices climb above $4 per gallon, the value of biodiesel fuel – particularly making it yourself – becomes increasingly attractive.
Friday, April 22nd, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow
Rising construction costs and the potential cost of a nuclear accident are making clean energy alternatives more attractive to investors.
Friday, March 25th, 2011 by
By Thomas Hart
The sun will rise an hour earlier on March 13, 2011, but a study in Indiana found daylight saving time increased, not lowered, energy costs.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by
By Thomas Hart
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
A congressional committee is second-guessing the use of government power to guarantee -- but not yet pay back -- loans for clean energy.
Friday, February 18th, 2011 by
By Mary Rice
The 130-year old oak trees at Toomer's Corner at Auburn University have been deliberately poisoned, and a man has been accused and arrested.
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 by
By Mary Rice
Sunspot 1158 sent a Valentine to the Earth: an X-class solar flare that could shut down communications and power grids across the globe.
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 by
By Mary Rice
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
A National Academy of Sciences review of the FBI investigation of the 2001 anthrax attacks found some glaring flaws in the FBI's findings.
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
A new study has found marijuana use can cause mental illness symptoms to emerge years earlier in people at risk for developing mental illness.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
Shark attacks increased 25 percent worldwide, but the recession and BP oil spill may account for a reduction of shark attacks in Florida ...
Monday, February 7th, 2011 by
By Thomas Hart
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
The journal BioScience has declared that wild oysters are "functionally extinct." Does this mean no more oysters at your favorite restaurant?
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by
By Mary Rice
Cyclone Yasi has devastated the state of Queensland in Australia. The cost of the cyclone is expected to be more than $2 billion in total.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
For entire the month of February, several bloggers and their followers are going to attempt to live without using or buying any plastic.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by
By Mary Rice
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Perchlorate -- rocket fuel -- and 16 other chemicals that could be dangerous to human health are being regulated out of drinking water by new EPA standards.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 by
By Mary Rice
A study found a link between clowns and IVF success. Women visited by clowns after in-vitro fertility treatments became pregnant more often.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
Cyclone Yasi is about to slam into the state of Queensland, the northeast part of Australia. The storm is the same size as Hurricane Katrina.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
A massive blizzard system is moving through the Midwest, which may bring massive snowfall. The Chicago area is expected to be hit hardest.
Monday, January 31st, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
There is a rumor that the star Betelgeuse will go supernova in 2012 and cause the earth to have two suns -- or end. Both rumors are bogus.
Sunday, January 30th, 2011 by
By Peter Stone
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