Science
Today in labor history: Stephen Hawking born
January 8, 2014As recently as 2011, Hawking remarked, "Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge."
Read moreCold? Really, it’s warmer than ever
January 8, 2014Winters have been warming rapidly in the majority of the continental 48 states since 1970. And, take note Chicago and other Midwest readers: The coldest states are warming the fastest.
Read moreWorse than we thought: Climate uncertainties turning into harsh facts
January 2, 2014Beware uncertainty! It can cut both ways - something the climate change deniers want us to ignore at our peril.
Read moreThe curious case of Hobby Lobby
December 10, 2013Can a for-profit corporation have religion? Can its religious feelings be hurt? If some of its employees take a pill to prevent pregnancy, does that violate the corporation's rights?
Read moreObama to federal agencies: triple use of clean energy by 2020
December 6, 2013President Obama issued an executive order on Dec. 5, calling for an increase in solar, wind, and other renewable energy for federal agencies, to 20 percent by 2020 - three times more than the agencies currently...
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