The 2009 movie District 9 is a metaphor for what might be an evolved version of the world federalist government we have today.  Some time before the 1990s, conflicts were mainly fought between…

Jatropha curcas L. EuphorbiaceaePhysic nut, Purging nut   Uses According to Ochse (1980), "the young leaves may be safely eaten, steamed or stewed.". In India, pounded leaves are applied near…

Started a unit on Force&Motion with my 5th grade class last week.  So far they are loving it!  My general style is to let them discover and play first, and explain the science behind it…

  Jatropha farming on common land has begun in Andhra Pradesh  India. FES has been working with state governments to help communities achieve legal recognition for the…

Every so often here a "investigation" by one Curtis Hinkle and the "transgender and intersexed community" will be cited. What about the people who did the investigating? Those anonymous members of…

Rolling Stone began a recent article with this provocative lede: "The first thing you need to know about Goldman Sachs is that it's everywhere. The world's most powerful investment bank is a great…

A couple of weeks ago someone found a "mysterious container" by the road in Atascosa County, Texas. Authorities in Atascosa County said the container appeared to contain hair and bones. They were…

I would like to thank the naked bike rider who had that slogan finger-painted on his back for the inspiration for this blog title. Yes, a naked bike rider. Ouch. Husband and I were enjoying a…

  1. COMPARISON OF BIOENERGY  WITH OTHER Renewable Energy 1.1. Advantages · Sufficient competitiveness of biomass as energy resource in comparison with hydrocarbon · High potentiality…

"One year later, the China National Petroleum Corporation has struck oil at the Ahdab field in Wasit Province, southeast of Baghdad. And while the relationship between the company and the Iraqi…

"It is better to treat p values as nothing more than useful exploratory tools or measures of surprise. In any search for new physics,  a small p value should only be seen as a first step in the…

Ale vera juices are commonly made from grounded leaves dissolved in water. They are packed and sold as health tonic. However three of the species including Aloe vera are not safe to drink and even…

India’s Jatropha Tussle The Indian government has welcomed biofuels with open arms. Faced with a rapidly growing economy, the world’s second-largest population and an eye-watering fuel import bill,…

Apparently, for a week in 2006 the UK newspaper The Guardian gave away wallcharts (=posters) as a promotional gambit to drum up readership. It seems the charts were all nature-themed, with a strong…

It is strange analogy that since times immemorial Kattha was used along with Piper betle leaves by dance artists and visitors to the brothels, and rulers before indulgence. Were they knowing that…

  Scientific Name  Cassia fistula  Linn Family  Caesalpiniaceae     Used Part     Fruit –a part   Distribution Area   The tree occurring in…

Beneficial Biofuels: The Food, Energy and Environment Trilemma.   Dr. Ashwani Kumar Professor of Botany (Emeritus) Former Hon Director, Life Sciences and Head Department of…

Random Noise #17 : They Sure Fooled Me! Well, they sure fooled me! I like to think that I know a thing or two about science and engineering.  Quite apart from that, I have read enough court…

What is it that makes people want to live forever?  I suppose some of it might be fear of death (or at least the means by which it occurs).  Some of it might be that they just don't want to…

Probably not.  However, sometimes when I have too much to do, I actually get more done...  Scientist's in general seem to love to rant about how busy they are.  Especially to each…