Topic: College Station

'Climategate': leaked emails push scientists toward transparency

The leaked emails from a British university don’t undermine climate-change theory, most scientists insist. But several are calling for more transparency in the global-warming field. On Monday, climate talks begin in Copenhagen, Demark.

Obama, senior Bush celebrate community service at Texas event

Promoting volunteerism has been one of the most bipartisan causes of US presidents since Bush’s inaugural speech in 1989. The Obama administration has requested for 2010 a budget of $1.1 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Obama to face Texas tea party at Texas A and M

Local conservatives expect a crowd of thousands will turn out to protest President Barack Obama's speech at Texas A&M.

Obama will face a 'Texas Tea Party' on A&M trip

Are police handing out more tickets in this recession?

Police in North Carolina counties issued more tickets when their revenue declined, according to a recent study.

Universities try innovative ways to get grads jobs

With hiring slowed to a trickle, universities are trying new techniques to get alumni jobs

Obama healthcare speech: What he needs to accomplish

In his speech Wednesday night, Obama has promised clarity on key issues and will try to regain control of the healthcare debate.

Garden 'siteseeing' in Texas and Britain

Researchers study the other greenhouse gas: water vapor

By tracking specific origins of moisture, scientists can better predict regional rain and snowfall.

In a desert camp, Iraqis find aid and zone of trust

Camp Mittica gives average Iraqis access to international aid groups, such as Smile Train volunteers who treated about 100 children with cleft lips and palates.

Defying Ike: Why 140,000 stayed behind

They weathered the hurricane against the orders of authorities, to protect their property and way of life

Ike's wake triggers massive relief and cleanup effort

One of the largest storms in US history will cost billions of dollars.

Gustav holdouts' tales give evacuees pause

Their experiences could provide valuable lessons about evacuation versus staying put.

A president's test: not agenda but response

The most important things presidents do are often not preset items but reactive moves to events unforeseen.

Chile or Bust: Tracing the path of the first Americans

New finds from Oregon and Chile support the idea that they arrived 3,000 years earlier than previously thought.

As arctic ice melts, South Pole ice grows

Scientists are puzzled, but the phenomenon seems to fit the latest global-warming models.

Can the world act fast enough to save the disappearing tuna?

Scientists say drastic measures need to be taken to restore the bluefin.