EnvironmentApril 20, 2009
Corn Ethanol Will Not Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
California regulators may rule that the biofuel is no better--and might be worse--than petroleum for solving climate change
Stories by Matthew Cimitile
HealthMarch 24, 2009
Nanoparticles in Sunscreen Damage Microbes
New research shows that nanosize particles in sunscreen can kill microbes
HealthMarch 9, 2009
Plastic Pollution May Change Cattle DNA
Cattle downwind from industrial facilities in Texas suffer genetic damage, according to new research
February 6, 2009
Is Coal Ash in Soil a Good Idea?
Tons of coal ash are recycled in soil, raising questions about a buildup of arsenic and other toxic substances in food crops
HealthJanuary 6, 2009
Worried about Antibiotics in Your Beef? Vegetables May Be No Better
New studies show vegetables like lettuce and potatoes--even organic ones--may carry antibiotics