More than once in the past year and a half, newscasts from the sites of fatal coal mine accidents have riveted the nation’s attention. Recently, the New York Times reported on an investigator’s findings that a federal agency failed to conduct required safety inspections in many U.S. coal mines during this time.
We can assume that […]
Archive for November, 2007
Coal Mine Safety: Whose Responsibility?
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 6:34 pm
Written by: Mary LeFever
Genes and the Environment: What’s Best for Baby?
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 7:39 pm
Written by: Mary LeFever
With the popularity of science-fiction movies like Jurassic Park that simplify the effects of DNA and genes and ignore environmental factors, teachers may find it challenging to convey to students the important role of the environment on gene activities, and vice versa.
For example, individuals may possess a gene combination that could predispose them to certain […]
Posted in Topics: Environment, Genetics, Health, Methods of Science, Science
Organic Sources of Fuel Don’t Have To Be Fossil Fuels
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 8:04 am
Written by: Mary LeFever
Will we ever find a suitable, sustainable, and reliable substitute for fossil fuels? Sure, there’s wind, water, or solar power, but these sources are dependent on the conditions of nature and are not always reliable. ScienceDaily reported, on November 3, 2007, that two microbiologists, Rhonda Zeltwanger and Michael Cotta at Washington University in St. […]
Posted in Topics: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Energy Transfer, Methods of Science, Science
Posted in Topics: Earth Science, Health, Personal Safety
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