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Scientist Turns To Public To Test Pacific Ocean's Radioactivity
How radioactive is our ocean? That’s a question that has been on the mind of many West Coast residents since the Fukushima nuclear disaster nearly three… -
Three Advances Changing Medicine This Year
Some 200 years after it was invented, your doctor still relies on the trusty stethoscope. But that old standby is getting a run for its money from a host… -
Keeping Personal Data Secure In The Internet Age
Most of us lock our doors every night. We stash our valuables out of sight and keep our savings in a bank. But in this increasingly digital world, it’s… -
What The Polar Vortex Is And Why It's Happening Now
We don’t have to tell you its cold outside. It’s enough to make even hearty New Englanders wince and whimper. And now we’re learning a curious new term to… -
The Polar Vortex Is Nothing New
It seems that if there’s one thing on Earth more popular than Downton Abbey right now, it’s the polar vortex. That catchy little two-word phrase is being… -
Study: New Wave Of Deforestation Poses Threat In Mass.
Harvard researchers caution that careful planning is needed to protect Massachusetts forests, and the ecological services they provide.Massachusetts is in… -
Retracing Steps Across Antarctica Taken More Than A Century Ago
In 1910, after centuries of exploration, just one place on earth remained unseen by European eyes. That year, British Captain Robert Scott set out to… -
How 'Patent Trolls' Are Stifling Innovation In Boston And Beyond
Local startups say so-called patent trolls have grown from just a nuisance into a full-blown threat to future innovation.Seth Preibatsch, the founder of… -
How Climate Change Can Affect The Oceans, And Then Us
From the fisherman in Gloucester to the thriving tourist industry down the Cape, much of the region is reliant on the ocean for its livelihood.Two new… -
The Changing Face Of Energy In New England
New England’s energy sourcing is changing, and coal is on its way out.Case in point, the recent shutdown of Somerset’s Brayton Point plant. And the…