Population
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On Closing the Culture Gap
November 30, 2010
Climate change, biodiversity loss, nuclear conflict—all are caused by human activity. We need a way to reorganize and refocus the sciences and humanities with a “Millennium Assessment of Human Behavior.”
culture, global reset, physical science, population, public perception, social science
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All Consuming
August 23, 2010
With population and per-capita consumption both on the rise, it's hard to believe humanity's impact on the Earth is sustainable. But what would happen if we ate less meat? Or gave women better education and more power? David Biello takes a critical look.
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In Defense of Difference
July 09, 2010
Scientists offer new insight into what to protect of the world's rapidly vanishing languages, cultures, and species.
biodiversity, demographics, development, ethics, globalization, languages, population
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Is Population a Problem?
June 10, 2010
Will 9 billion people max out the Earth's natural resources? Or is overconsumption the real planetary threat? Three experts discuss the Gordian knot of wealth, fertility, and environmental impact — and why making do with less stuff matters so much.
agriculture, climate, development, economics, environment, population, poverty
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Urban Paradox
February 02, 2009
Why the future of humanity and the long-term sustainability of the planet are inextricably linked to the fate of our cities.
cities, crime, demographics, development, growth, population
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No Resting on Laurels
October 14, 2008
The Olympics, China's world debut, have ended. Now what?
climate, development, globalization, growth, policy, population
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Flu Beginnings
August 14, 2008
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Inheriting Confucius
August 13, 2008
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Cultural Evolution
June 23, 2008
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The Eruption
May 08, 2007
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The Week in Science: 1/06 - 1/12
January 13, 2006
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New & Notable: 1/06 - 1/12
January 13, 2006
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Practical Joking
January 12, 2006
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Wily Coyotes Move to the Windy City
January 10, 2006
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New & Notable: 12/31 - 1/05
January 09, 2006
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The AIDS Riddle
December 01, 2005
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Childhood Neglect Leaves Biological Mark
November 21, 2005
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Stale Beer Maidens
November 21, 2005
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Sweet Tooth Might Reduce Stress
November 18, 2005
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Of Mice and Medicine
September 30, 2005
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Ideas
I Tried Almost Everything Else
John Rinn, snowboarder, skateboarder, and “genomic origamist,” on why we should dumpster-dive in our genomes and the inspiration of a middle-distance runner.
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Ideas
Going, Going, Gone
The second most common element in the universe is increasingly rare on Earth—except, for now, in America.
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Ideas
Earth-like Planets Aren’t Rare
Renowned planetary scientist James Kasting on the odds of finding another Earth-like planet and the power of science fiction.
