Stolen words
The Internet has made plagiarizing easier than ever. But detection methods have gone high-tech, too.
1 January 2009
Author: admin
Testing turnitin
As a writer, I am often haunted by the question: just how original are my words?
1 January 2009
The Green Report: Jellyfish, distilleries, global warming and carbon storage
It's attack of the slime as jellyfish jeopardize the world's oceans.
27 December 2008
The Green Report: Trash talk and fallen forests
Holy green plan! The vatican gets virtuous about the environment.
13 December 2008
Dismissed and undiagnosed
Sufferers visit gynecologists, urologists and naturopaths in search of relief - only to be told it's 'all in their heads.' But chronic vulvar pain is real, medical researchers say, and it may affect one in six women
2 December 2008
The Green Report: Arctic animals, precious peridotite, phosphate-free detergent and drag-free driving
Polar bears in life jackets: a fun solution to a deadly serious problem
22 November 2008
Eco fashion gets luxe
Pairing the word “fashion” with the word “ethical” (or worse, “organic”) has perpetually conjured images of shapeless potato sacks or itchy, poorly woven fabrics. But more designers are splashing out with modern takes on eco designs.
22 November 2008
The world’s first ethical fashion show
A London soirée shows that clothing doesn't have to sacrifice style for environmental and humanitarian consciousness.
18 November 2008
The Green Report: A mobile home that marches to a different drummer
In the English countryside, a house is taking its first steps.
8 November 2008
The Green Report: Arctic predictions and energy updates on wind, sun and LEDs
Warmer temperatures are not the only reason Arctic sea ice is shrinking: More frequent and intense storms have hastened the breakup of the ice.
25 October 2008
The ultimate field trip
You flunked biology. You can't tell a fossil from a fern. But if you don't mind a few chores you can still spend your next vacation contributing to science – and having one big adventure
15 October 2008
The Green Report: Hot product, “decent work”
In Ecuador, rivers, plants and animals have rights
11 October 2008
The Green Report: Human biogas, white roofs, protest victory
Cleanup crews may soon have a better way to spot contamination: colourful bacteria.
20 September 2008
The Green Report: Minke whales, fighting flyers
Graffiti that will grow on you...
6 September 2008
A way without the will
Bad choices lead to bad outcomes
1 September 2008
Message in a bottle
No matter how you look at it, bottled water is a scam of major proportions
1 September 2008
The Green Report: Seniors and climate change, rain forest resources and energy from asphalt
The old saying "an elephant never forgets" is not only true; research shows that long memories may be a key survival tool.
23 August 2008
The Green Report: A new way to make hydrogen and more male fish
Another chapter has been added to the troubled history of flame retardants
9 August 2008
The Green Report: Species migration, climate change report and Antarctic animals
Offering endangered species a free ride
26 July 2008
Secret Garden Party
The Green Report: Species on the move, pollution potential and a fix for fluorescents
Lava lamps never looked so good
12 July 2008
Better living through green chemistry
Scientists are coming up with less-toxic ways to manufacture everything From decaf coffee to plant pesticides.
21 June 2008
An amphibious assault
Around the world, frogs and toads are falling victim to a loss of habitat, pesticides, pollution and an insidious, quick-acting fungus. And now they are going extinct faster than any other animals since the dinosaurs.
14 June 2008
J’aime le nightlife
The City of Light is, naturally, quite beautiful at night. But cheap spots to enjoy it can be difficult to find - unless you stick to the scene around the Seine.
7 June 2008
Dutch for a day
How far can you stretch 24 euros over 12 hours in Amsterdam?
7 June 2008
Green Report: Solar cellphones, Greenpeace protest, toxic lead and eco-friendly cars
Sunshine fuels a greener Apple
7 June 2008
Reducing Their Footprint
Shoe manufacturing is notorious for toxic dyes and glues, wasteful scraps, and landfill clutter. But several major brands are starting to improve that process, creating more sustainable footwear that treads lighter globally.
1 June 2008
The Green Report: Tree-planting plans, energy arguments and a rain-forest resignation
The curse of the white nose
24 May 2008
The Green Report: Mending the ozone layer, shocking endangered sharks
Many climate scientists think that it's time to consider the use of "geo-engineering"
10 May 2008
Design of the times
Top eco clothiers share what they like about the latest crop of earth-friendly fabrics
1 May 2008