Magnetic soap could suck up oil spillsJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amJan. 27 - A team of international scientists has invented a magnetic soap that could revolutionize the clean-up of dangerous oil spills.
Alligators bring bite to pilosaur studyJan 25, 2012 | 1:30 pmJan. 25 - Scientists in Gosford near Sydney have taken the bull by the horns - or in this case, the alligator by the snout - in an effort to learn about the bite force and probable dining habits of prehistoric animals.
Heavy flooding hits AustraliaJan 25, 2012 | 8:00 amJan. 25 - Widespread flooding brought on by heavy rainfall hits eastern Australia, prompting rescues and evacuations as the waters rise.
Gorillas in our midst - one-off jungle encounJan 24, 2012 | 1:30 pmJan. 24 - Video showing a nerve-wracking encounter between an American eco-tourist and a troop of mountain gorillas in Uganda last month, has taken on a life of its own as a promotional tool for gorilla conservation.
Aesop's fable brought to life by clever crowsJan 24, 2012 | 6:30 amJan. 24 - In a series of experiments, the New Caledonian crow has demonstrated an unexpected understanding of how tools work to make their lives easier.
African storms, Asia's lights and cloudy KazaJan 23, 2012 | 7:00 amJan. 23 - NASA has released more stunning images of the Earth from space, compiled from still photographs taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Indonesian monkey species back from the deadJan 20, 2012 | 7:00 amJan. 20 - Scientists have just released images of Millers' Grizzled Langur, an Indonesian monkey species thought until recently, to be extinct.
Italian researchers see clean-up potential inJan 19, 2012 | 1:00 pmJan. 19 - Fears of a possible environmental catastrophe caused by the Costa Concordia grounding, have rallied oil clean-up companies from across Europe to offer their services in the event of an oil spill from the vessel into the Mediterranean.
Warm new home for Florida manateesJan 18, 2012 | 1:30 pmJan. 18 - Two manatees swim into Florida waters after a year in biologists' care.
Coal mining returns to Britain - without the Jan 17, 2012 | 5:30 amJan. 17 - A British company plans to mine an estimated one billion tonnes of coal hidden deep underground on the Welsh coast by using a gasification technique pioneered a century ago in what was then the Soviet Union.
Does God care about climate change - videoJan 26, 2012 | 4:00 amJames West asks the question in Flushing, Queens, New York, America's most religiously diverse district.
La Ni?a causes floods in Australia - videoJan 25, 2012 | 6:30 amThousands of residents of New South Wales were evacuated on Wednesday following monsoon rains and flash flooding.
Searaser seawater pump - video animationJan 23, 2012 | 1:00 amThis animation shows how Searaser produces electricity. As the ocean swell moves two buoys up and down, it pumps seawater through a pipe to an onshore turbine.
Canada critical to Obama's rejection of oil sJan 19, 2012 | 3:30 amRepublicans and the Canadian government criticise US president Barack Obama's decision to reject TransCanada's bid to build a pipeline from Alberta's tar sands to refineries in Texas.
Sea Shepherd activists injured in clash with Jan 18, 2012 | 6:00 amThree anti-whaling protesters were injured when activists from the Sea Shepherd organisation clashed with a Japanese whaling vessel.
Panda cubs take first steps to independence iJan 5, 2012 | 3:00 amTwelve panda cubs in captivity in in south-west China have left their mothers to live together as a group for the first time.
Watch a postmortem of a beached dolphin - vidDec 28, 2011 | 1:30 pmAlok Jha witnesses the postmortem of a dolphin found washed up on Woolacombe beach in North Devon on 3 DecemberAlok JhaRichard Sprenger.
Environment secretary details badger culling Dec 28, 2011 | 1:30 pmThousands of badgers will be shot in an attempt to reduce the numbers of cattle slaughtered after contracting TB.
How to Pick the Most Efficient BulbJan 18, 2012 | 12:00 pmKatherine Boehret joins digits to discuss how to make sense of the latest energy-efficient light bulbs.
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Politicians Warming Up to Fracking?Jan 6, 2012 | 12:30 pmWSJ's Liam Denning checks in on Mean Street to discuss the controversy surrounding the natural gas drilling method known as fracking, and an apparent change in position on the topic by House Natural Resources committee member Rep. Ed Markey.
The Best Health Stories of 2011Dec 30, 2011 | 3:00 pmFrom breakthrough drug treatments on the war on cancer to Japan's food radiation scare, health news in 2011 abounded. Here's a glimpse of some of the most important stories that hit WSJ headlines.
Can Intel 'Futurists' Predict the Future?Dec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmIntel is looking to sci-fi writers, social scientists, and even comic books to help the company get a leg up on innovation and accurately predict the technology of the future. One such 'futurist', Brian David Johnson, joins Digits to discuss Intel's initiatives.
Libyan Oil to Calm World Energy MarketDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmOil reservoir expert Nansen Saleri says the re-start of production from Libya will calm world energy markets, while down the road he sees huge potential for Iraq and Libya since much of their territory remains unexplored. The U.
The Greening of the Defense DepartmentDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmScott Anderson of thegreenskeptic.com on Lunch Break looks at how the Department of Defense has become a true energy innovator and the potential benefits of an energy efficiency makeover of the Empire State building.
Student Recruits in City's Energy EffortDec 28, 2011 | 1:30 pmAs part of New York City's goal to reduce energy consumption by 30% in its buildings, officials are turning to an unusual resource: city students. WSJ's Sophia Hollander visits a Bronx classroom to find out how.
Crude Oil Spikes on Possible EU Ban of Iran ODec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amCrude futures took off as investors reacted to the possibility of an EU ban on Iranian oil imports, Dan Strumpf reports on Markets Hub. Photo: AP.
Oil on the RiseDec 28, 2011 | 12:00 amNymex crude futures climb as new developments out of Europe ease the credit and contagion fears that gripped the markets Thursday, Dan Strumpf reports on Markets Hub. Photo: AP.
California's Coastline ControversyJan 15, 2012 | 2:30 pmOn January 1, 2012, a controversial series of marine reserves that restrict fishing went into effect in Southern California.
California's Coastline ControversyJan 12, 2012 | 8:00 amOn January 1, 2012, a controversial series of marine reserves went into effect in Southern California that restrict fishing.
TimesCast | Floodwaters Rise In ThailandDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmOctober 26, 2011 - As Thailand faces the heaviest flooding in 50 years, some neighborhoods are sacrificed.
A Village DividedDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmA plan to begin offshore drilling next year could change the way of life for the Inupiat Eskimos of Point Hope, Alaska.
Pitching GreenDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmA video from Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners, where teaching fans about composting their beer cups isn't always easy.
A Sacred Whale Hunt EnduresDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmIn Barrow, Alaska, north of the Arctic Circle, the whaling tradition is ancient, but the means of carrying it out are anything but.
The Forest for the TreesDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmIn Arizona, trees are cut down to save forests from massive fires and to combat climate change.
2011: Japan's Nuclear DisasterDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pmKen Belson looks back at Japan's failure to contain the Fukushima plant after the Tsunami.
Edith Widder's New CrusadeDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pmThe marine biologist Edith Widder has spent a career studying bioluminescent sea creatures. Now she is using the phenomenon to fight pollution.
Sasha Kramer: Putting Waste to WorkJan 10, 2012 | 10:00 am
Emerging Explorer Sasha Kramer fights some of Haitis most pressing health, economic, and environmental problems, one toilet at a time.
Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:14:00 -0800
Location: http://fora.
J-REC: US-Israel Security Through Cleantech CDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC Catalyst Session: Policy ReformDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC Catalyst Session: Clean EconomyDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC Catalyst Session: SustainabilityDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC: Launching a Generational MovementDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC: Closing RemarksDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC: Opening Remarks and PresentationsDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
J-REC: Uniting for an Oil-Free TransportationDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
On November 8, 2009, hundreds of Jewish leaders met in San Francisco for a conference featuring innovators from the energy industry, investment, sustainability, and policy.They shared ideas and experiences to help advance the generational movement for clean and secure energy.
Michael Pawlyn: Biomimicry in ArchitectureDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pm
Architect Michael Pawlyn shows how nature offers a sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions to equip us for the challenges of building a sustainable future.
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:38:00 -0700
Location: http://fora.
