environment


Avoid the gas station

Nothing, it seems, motivates people quite as strongly as money. Like it or not, financial loss or gain is one of the best ways to…



Beyond the steel cages

While I commend Dr. Medoro (“Animal Rights and Academic Freedom” March 8, 2010) for standing up against current pork production methods, I also take offense…



Vile weed no longer

Dandelions, arguably the most annoying plant any gardener will come across (second only to stinging nettle). They are like the mosquitoes of the plant world….


Science briefs

Residents of PEI might call it “mini me” Researchers from the Australia Antarctic Division (AAD) noticed something missing from Antarctica this February, namely a 2,500-square…



And another one

On Feb. 27, Chile experienced an earthquake that ranks in the top five strongest earthquakes ever recorded. This tragedy comes on the heels of the…