Culture
If the shoe fits, think about it
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The sight of a celebrity wearing a particular pair of heels causes women an increase in brain activity, a recent study concluded.
San Francisco’s Superfund struggle
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A legacy of toxic pollution lingers in San Francisco’s Hunters Point Shipyard, which was once a booming hub for wartime construction efforts, but now is largely shuttered and represents a constant threat to the health of marginalized communities that live nearby. The U.S. Navy and diverse community groups are at odds over the best way to address the problem.
Voter’s quick reference to San Francisco’s mayoral candidates
A succinct listing of candidate positions and quotes on more than two-dozen key policy issues and ballot initiatives.
Pipeline foes decry Canada oil-sands boom
Environmental and indigenous groups stepped up their attacks against Canadian oil sands development as two U.S. representatives met with Canadian officials in Ottawa to discuss energy policy.
Science
Australia’s Outback is a huge CO2 sponge
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New cost-effective, environmentally friendly efforts could increase the Outback’s carbon storage capacity, according to a new study.
Culture
Indian face-lightening app faces criticism
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Controversy seized the blogosphere when Vaseline introduced a Facebook application to promote a line of skin-whitening products for males in India.
Science
Algae could combat hunger
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Heralded by scientists as a near-miracle food, a protein-rich algae has potential to abolish malnutrition.
Science
Giant tortoises making a comeback on the Galapagos Islands
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Captive breeding efforts by scientists and conservationists have led to stunning success in returning the animals to the wild.