Sciences

Hands Across the Sand: Enviros Against Offshore Oil, For Clean Energy, Hit the Beach Saturday

It started out in Florida in 2010, born out of revulsion at the prospect of oil rigs in the near offshore. That February, more than 10,000 concerned citizens just said "no," linking hands on dozens of beaches across the state, drawing a literal line in the sand. Mere months later, in the aftermath o ... More >>

Buehler Planetarium: Have a Cosmic Night Out in Broward

Nine Hurricanes This Season, According to Experts

If two Colorado State University climatologists are correct, we're going to get hit up and harassed by hurricanes more than usual this season. Meteorologists Philip Klotzbach and William Gray are predicting from their supercool hurricane prediction base (i.e., their laptops, probably) that the ... More >>

Comet to Make Appearance in South Florida Skies

There's been a lot of talk about space rocks falling on top of us ever since a meteor tore through the Russian stratosphere and broke a lot of shit a few weeks ago. And now comes word that some space debris will be flying dangerously, perilously close to us down here in South Florida! And by "spac ... More >>

Pond Scum Is Good for You: Hippocrates Heals With Blue-Green Algae and Spirulina Supplements

At Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, there's lots of talk about the benefits of eating a raw vegan diet. If you've been following our series over the past few weeks, you've learned a lot about some pretty healthy, nourishing foods -- including how to grow your own sprouts. If the id ... More >>

GE Mandatory Labeling Laws Introduced in Florida

Genetically engineered foods have been a concern of many for quite some time now. For years, it was more an issue for vegetarians, environmentalists, pseudo-hippies, and ethically concerned chefs than for the general population. Not anymore. The presence -- and subsequent failure -- of Proposition 3 ... More >>

World Food Day Today (October 16): GMO Protest at Yellow Green Market

Today is world food day. Originally started in 1981 to honor to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, it is now used to promote advocacy campaigns for nonprofits. This year, World Food's focus is on ending hunger through Agricultural Cooperatives; however some groups are using the day to ... More >>

Lionfish Opera: Invasive Fish, Like, Sings Verdi and New NOAA Guide

Lionfish are nothing new. The vibrant and venomous  invasive species has been screwing up local marine habitats since the first one was recorded in U.S. waters off our very own Dania Beach back in 1985. Their persistence prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratio ... More >>

Arctic Ice, Snow Melts At Alarming Rate; Romney Thinks Environment Is For Nerds

Toward the end of Mitt Romney's speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa last month, the newly crowned candidate displayed in a single sentence his talent for sarcasm. "President Obama promised to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet," he said, then followed wi ... More >>

Broward Adopts Climate Change Plan; Dumbasses Think It's a U.N. Conspiracy

Broward has been out in front of the rest of the state, maybe the country, in terms of preparing for climate change and rising sea levels. The county commissioned a report showing that large parts of Lauderdale could be underwater 50 years from now. Over and over, experts say our low-lying areas are ... More >>

The World's Coral Reefs Are Being Decimated, All for a Few Gaudy Trinkets

Seven Florida Coral Species "Extremely Likely to go Extinct," Warns National Marine Fisheries

Florida's coral reefs have been on the decline for decades, and it looks like things could get a whole lot worse. Seven species of coral found in Florida and Caribbean waters "are extremely likely to go extinct" before the year 2100, and five of those species are the most "imperiled o ... More >>

If Climate Change Melts Greenland's Ice Sheet, Will South Florida Drown?

A giant sheet of ice that covers most of ​Greenland might be a serious problem for South Florida in a few hundred or few thousand years, give or take. A new study in Nature Climate Change warns that a 1.6 degree Celsius jump in global temperatures could completely melt&nbs ... More >>

FAU Study: Coping With Climate Change in Florida May Cost as Much as $1 Billion

randompixels.blogspot.comThat's not exactly a transportation "plan."​Not long after the Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division released its report detailing how rising sea levels could cause major flooding across Fort Lauderdale, Florida Atlantic University has released ... More >>

"Brain-Eating Amoeba" On the Loose, if British Tabloid Is to Be Trusted

The Daily Mail​A little-known killer is making its way through the southern United States, according to the British tabloid The Daily Mail: a "brain-eating amoeba" called Naegleria fowleri. Victims so far include one 16-year-old girl from Florida, Courtney Nash, who reportedly died after swimming ... More >>

Anti-Evolution Bill Hits State Senate

Great apes. Which one did you elect?​In a perfect world, we'd have no reason to pause over the language of Florida's Senate Bill 1854, which reads, in part:Members of the instructional staff of the public schools... shall teach efficiently and faithfully... the following: (a thorough presentation ... More >>

In Case You Missed It: Lunar Eclipse Photos

​Photo by Justin Terveen​Last night, the universe decided to gift humans with an early Christmas present: a total lunar eclipse. This all came the morning of the Winter Solstice, the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Sure, lunar ec ... More >>

Congressman John Shimkus Suggests That God May Sink Florida, But That's Okay

God has mellowed since then.​Sometimes it helps to look abroad for one's news to capture the peculiar absurdities of American politics. Case in point: The Daily Mail, of the UK, yesterday ran an item discussing a potential chair of the US energy committee, Congressman John Shimkus (R - IL). For Sh ... More >>

Weezer Leads SunFest's New Music Night Lineup

The Hippies Have a Point

Is Brain Safe To Eat?

Mmmmm.... brains.​The question was raised for me after checking out Pakistani restaurant Usmania, which we reviewed this week. Usmania serves a dish called brain masala, a karahi-cooked curry made from the cerebral matter of goats. In the review, I mention my fiancee was adamant I not eat this dis ... More >>

Palm Beach Activists to Do Their Part to Make the Earth Move

FlickrWhat she said.​In advance of world leaders' December meeting in Copenhagen for a new climate treaty, Palm Beach County residents are heading to Atlantic Dunes Beach Park, where on Saturday October 24, they'll participate in a demonstration that's gone global.That day marks the International ... More >>

Geometry: It’s Not Just for Playing Pool

Life is Better Down Where It's Wetter

A Halloween Test

All Palin, All The Time

Bernar Venet: New Saturation Paintings

Increase Entropy Locally: Push Back Against Pseudoscience

It’s Getting Hot in Here

“Anyway, This Cake is Great”

“It’s so delicious and moist.”

Miami Foods to be Thankful For: Nacatamale Season

Scramble Me Up a Universe

Florida Stage and the physics of fun and fear

Easy Being Green

Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution tour gives back big

Sex and the Single Sperm

FAU's wild Darwinians are at it again. And this time, they want to measure your nutsack.

Reef Madness

Thanks to the Delray-Boynton pipe, there's a nitrate-stoked party down there.

Astrophysics Lite

Splitting Infinity splits into two plays. One shines; the other grinds.

The God Fossil

Most Americans who accept evolution think God created it. These scientists think they can prove the opposite.

Cribs

This week’s host: the universe

Starry Starry Night

Great sets. Cool lighting. The pacing's a little slow.

Oh My Stars!

A night for the cosmically challenged

Scintillating Astronomy

Lupercalia

Star Search

Much Ado About Mooning

Y2K + 12

Night & Day

November 19 - 25, 1998

Net Loss

With encouragement from a Broward foundation, scientists hope to restore the struggling billfish population

The Straight Dope

Chip Off the Old Rock

Night & Day

March 5 - 11, 1998

The Straight Dope