Nature
How Google Earth Works
20 February 2006 - 11:00am
Nature
Nature explains the technology behind Google Earth and how the sphere of the planet's surface is converted to a polygon made up of flat tiles.
Saving The Climate Must Begin In Cities
10 October 2005 - 11:00am
Nature
Cities account for 75% of the world's enegry use. A few successful strategies to reduce emissions could cause massive changes in the environment.
Using Google Maps to Find An Ancient Roman Villa In Your Backyard
20 September 2005 - 12:00pm
Nature
An Italian enthusiast examning maps of the region around his home using two new Google mapping products discovers the remains of an ancient Roman Villa.
Chernobyl: Evolution On Steroids
11 August 2005 - 8:00am
Nature
Nineteen years after the radioactive explosion in Chernobyl, the ecosystem has returned, and with greater biodiversity than before.
Encroaching Desertification
22 June 2005 - 8:00am
Nature
Desertification will be impact hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Can Active Living Design Curb Obesity?
22 April 2005 - 6:00am
Nature
Fighting America's obesity epidemic will required a myriad of lifestyle changes. Nature Medicine investigates communities that are rising to this challenge.
Biodiversity 'Hot Spots'
3 February 2005 - 5:00am
Nature
Ecologists identify nine new biodiversity 'hot spots' that are home to half the world's plant species.
Planners, Architects Help WIth Tsunami Reconstruction
26 January 2005 - 6:00am
Nature
Architects, planners, and environmentalists assista a community to recover from the devastating impact of the Asian tsunami.
Self-Adapting Traffic Lights
19 December 2004 - 1:00pm
Nature
Could a new generation of traffic lights respond to conditions to ease congestion?
How Complex Is Your City?
19 August 2004 - 6:00am
Nature
A new study examines why it is so hard for so many of us to find our way around cities.
Are Mag Lev Trains Too Loud?
12 April 2004 - 9:00am
Nature
A new study analyzes people's reactions produced by the surprisingly loud Maglev trains which make many feel 'insecure' and 'startling'.
Climate Change And Biodiversity Loss
10 January 2004 - 1:00pm
Nature
Many plant and animal species are unlikely to survive climate change, according to new research published in Nature.
Synchronized Lights Make Traffic Worse
4 June 2003 - 7:00am
Nature
Lights synchronized to ease jams might be making matters worse. Rush-hour traffic might flow better if lights were set at random.
Public Hearing Procedures Questioned
27 January 2003 - 11:00am
Nature
The Illinois Supreme Court put local governments on notice that all parties must be given the floor during land use related public hearing proceedings.
Increase In Households Threatens Biodiversity
15 January 2003 - 9:00am
Nature
A new study show that more households with fewer occupants has a strong impact on the environment.
Sustainability In London
17 September 2002 - 1:00pm
Nature
Scientists and policy-makers meet in London to discuss noise pollution and filth.
