Actor James Franco looks sort of happy as he records a video diary in the movie “127 Hours.” It’s not until the camera zooms out, revealing his arm is crushed under a boulder, that it becomes clear his goofy smile belies his agony.
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How Crowdsourcing Seeds Can Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
In Ethiopia’s undulating, high-elevation grasslands, farmers — most of them working parcels of only two to three acres — produce more wheat than anywhere else in sub-Saharan Africa.
Smithers Research Site Among Plant, Animal Species Interaction Study Across Americas
A new study released this month reveals interactions such as predation and competition between plant and animal species are much stronger in tropical regions and lower elevations.
Brain Response to Mom’s Voice Differs in Kids with Autism
For most children, the sound of their mother’s voice triggers brain activity patterns distinct from those triggered by an unfamiliar voice.
Human Bacteria, Viruses From Sewage Found In Some Milwaukee Streams
Two types of human-associated bacteria and three types of human viruses were detected in Milwaukee streams within the Menomonee River watershed, according to a recent study led by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Renewable Energy Pathways
How much land will a carbon-free electricity system require?