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The Abuzz project hopes to help curb mosquito-borne illnesses by using cell phones to track mosquito outbreaks around the world.

Tracking some of the world’s biggest killers, via cellphone

Health

A new project hopes to use a technology in just about everyone’s pocket to help track mosquitoes that can cause some of the deadliest diseases in the world.

"So much rain has fallen," the National Weather Service tweeted about Harvey on Monday, "we've had to update the color charts on our graphics in order to effectively map it."

Harvey may have caught Texas by surprise, but other places have been getting ready for more extreme weather

Science
An engraving by William Miller of Newcastle in 1832

Newcastle University cuts its ties to coal

Environment
Coal Mining

Stanford University uses its purse strings to protest coal companies

Environment
Coal Mining

Stanford University uses its purse strings to protest coal companies

Environment

What Will Eric Holder’s Legacy Be?

If Eric holder serves out his full eight-year term at the Department of Justice and carries forth on some of the initiatives he has already announced, how influential will he seen by history? As the 82nd person to hold the title of Attorney General of the United States, will Holder be remembered best as the […]

America’s Report Card on the Environment

An ongoing survey from Stanford University, Time Magazine, and ABC News samples where Americans stand on environmental issues.

Emerging Science Note/A Laughing Matter

Scientists at Stanford University believe women show more brain activity than men when they think something is funny.