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Is global climate change man-made?73

Is global climate change man-made?

Global climate change is a huge political issue at the moment some argue that global climate change is a natural effect while others that it is man-made. The Green house effect For the man-made argument the greenhouse effect plays a large role...

5 comments    global warming climate change uv
Gassy dinosaurs kept earth warmer during Mesozoic times68

Gassy dinosaurs kept earth warmer during Mesozoic times

Science humor just got prehistoric when Dave Wilkinson, Liverpool John Moores University led an analysis to conclude that dinosaur belching and flatulence were major factors in keeping the earth warm and also altering the climate during Mesozoic...

4 comments    dinosaurs methane gas sauropods
What is a Hydrate (Chemistry)77

What is a Hydrate (Chemistry)

A hydrate is a compound that absorbs water molecules. There are several types of hydrates. Gas hydrates may become a very useful energy source in the future, but they are potentially dangerous.

10 comments    formaldehyde organic hydrate
As We Fart Our Way to Extinction71

As We Fart Our Way to Extinction

Imagine farting your entire species into extinction. That's what the boffins are accusing the dinosaurs of doing. It's a bit cowardly. The poor dumb creatures, being extinct, can't even defend their reputation.

10 comments    humor humour extinction
How Methane Gas Releases Due To Global Warming Could Cause Human Extinction78

How Methane Gas Releases Due To Global Warming Could Cause Human Extinction

Although carbon dioxide (CO2) may play a key role in any potential future adverse affects associated with global warming, the question that mankind really needs to ask is: How Methane Gas Releases Due To Global Warming Could Cause Human Extinction?

2 comments    global warming human extinction
Global Warming vs Greenhouse Effect76

Global Warming vs Greenhouse Effect

Global warming has become a highly politicized topic not just in the United States but around the world. However, at the heart of all this debate and denialism is some very basic physics and chemistry - a principle known as the greenhouse effect.

9 comments    global warming climate change
Planetary Emergency85

Planetary Emergency

Our world is facing a planetary emergency according to scientists. What can we do as individuals to prepare for possible wide-scale changes?

10 comments    global warming electricity
Solar System: Rain on Titan43

Solar System: Rain on Titan

First of all, Happy St. Patrick's Day! One year ago, today, and for many years to come! Second, if you're not familiar with the neighboring 1.5 billion kilometers, Titan is the largest moon revolving around Saturn. It is a very large moon; it is...

1 comment    technology science rain
Phart Car70

Phart Car

The time has come to laugh our way out of dependence on foreign oil and for that matter maybe even on oil. Know anything about internal combustion engines and LP gas? Well this is better.

0 comments    renewable energy autos methane
Biomass Energy: Plausible Plant Power or Biofuel Boondoggle?82

Biomass Energy: Plausible Plant Power or Biofuel Boondoggle?

Touted as a carbon neutral sustainable energy source, many experts say that we should be spending more time researching and developing biomass energy systems instead of focusing on solar and wind power. So just what is biomass power anyways and how does work?

4 comments    renewable energy
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