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Managing director of Ebono Institute and major sponsor of The Generator, Geoff Ebbs, is running against Kevin Rudd in the seat of Griffith at the next Federal election. By the expression on their faces in this candid shot it looks like a pretty dull campaign. Read on

Study finds surprising Arctic methane emission source

admin /25 April, 2012

ScienceDaily: Earth Science News Study finds surprising Arctic methane emission source NASA tests GPS monitoring system for big U.S. quakes Fireball over California/Nevada: How big was it? Following life’s chemistry to the earliest branches on the tree of life Northern Canada feels the heat:Climate change impact on permafrost zones Study finds surprising Arctic methane emission Continue Reading →

NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big U.S. Earthquakes

admin /25 April, 2012

NASA Tests GPS Monitoring System for Big U.S. Earthquakes WASHINGTON — The space-based technology that lets GPS-equipped motorists constantly update their precise location will undergo a major test of its ability to rapidly pinpoint the location and magnitude of strong earthquakes across the western United States. Results from the new Real-time Earthquake Analysis for Disaster Continue Reading →

Report raises fear of South China Sea war

admin /24 April, 2012

Report raises fear of South China Sea war PM By China correspondent Stephen McDonell Updated April 25, 2012 00:14:56 Photo: Tensions are boiling over between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. (Reuters: Cheryl Ravelo) Map: China The chances of a full-scale war erupting which could drag in China, the US, the Philippines Continue Reading →

Are we on the cusp of a third industrial revolution?

admin /24 April, 2012

Are we on the cusp of a third industrial revolution? 19th January, 2012 by Martin Wright | 5 comments 110 87 Email9 ShareThis212 Jeremy Rifkin shares his compelling vision of a bright new energy economy with Green Futures’ Editor in Chief, Martin Wright. Imagine the internet, only for energy. Imagine that, as well as tens Continue Reading →

Small variations in magnetic fields can be environmental stresses

admin /24 April, 2012

ScienceDaily: Earth Science News Small variations in magnetic fields can be environmental stresses Diversity aided mammals’ survival over deep time Climate change may create price volatility in the corn market Small variations in magnetic fields can be environmental stresses Posted: 23 Apr 2012 03:42 PM PDT We are surrounded by a constantly changing magnetic field, Continue Reading →

First look at Sydney’s new six slice toaster

admin /24 April, 2012

The cult of ugliness.  Check out the comments on this. On the Telegraph website. First look at Sydney’s new six slice toaster by: EXCLUSIVE by Nick Tabakoff From:The Daily Telegraph April 24, 201212:00AM 65 comments 4 Source: The Daily Telegraph The original Toaster building at Circular Quay during construction. Picture: Bob Finlayson Source: The Daily Continue Reading →