Topic: New Scientist Magazine

Good Reads: Ben Bernanke, bilingualism, and a new study on God and civilization

Here's a survey of what's interesting in other magazines: a profile of 'the villain' Ben Bernanke, a look at the benefits of bilingualism, and a scientific explanation for society's need for God.

New human species discovered? How China fossils could redefine 'human'

Scientists have recently dated and described fossils from what may be a new species of hominid, the Red Deer Cave people. The discovery could shed new light on emergence of humankind in East Asia. 

How far will Ohio go to regulate exotic pets after menagerie shooting?

After police kill dozens of lions, tigers, bears, and monkeys released from a private animal park in Ohio, pressure builds to regulate free-wheeling 'exotics' trade in the US. Animal-rights groups say the trade should be banned.

Good Reads: Innovation and survival as seen through caveman cosmetics factory, post-Jobs Apple

Today's Good Reads focuses on offbeat news stories, including the discovery of a 100,000-year-old caveman cosmetics factory in a South African cave, and a profile of a young executive at Apple who may keep the creative juices flowing.

What's really causing Himalayan glaciers to melt?

A new study suggests that black carbon could be the cause of Himalayan glaciers melting.

Himalayan glaciers gone by 2035? IPCC mistaken.

The 2035 Himalayan glacier doomsday date in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report was a mistake, say Indian scientists. But debate continues over how fast Himalayan glaciers are melting due to global warming.

Links for green reads

Is it a result of climate change or something else? Part 2.

Is it a result of climate change or something else? Part 1.

Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition

Horizon highlights – FAQ edition

Could technology repair Earth’s climate?

EarthTalk: Scientists study ways to pull greenhouse gases out of our atmosphere, but the idea is controversial.

Horizon highlights – 'Rethinking the basics' edition

Horizon highlights – Rising and falling stars edition

EU bans incandescent light bulbs

Meeting last week in Luxembourg, European Union energy ministers agreed to ban filament light bulbs across all 27 member states. The decision comes just a few days before the EU will lift duties on energy-efficient bulbs imported from China, a move that is expected to bring down their prices.

Horizon highlights - Space elevators, smiling for Google Earth, and when science meets politics

Horizon highlights – Video edition

Horizon highlights — Obama's web strategy, shooting the moon, and a wearable motorcycle

Horizon highlights – July 25 weekend

Roundup: how C02 makes for lousy bread, the world's biggest solar plant, and the environmentalism of 'Star Wars'

A look at other eco-stories around the Web.

Horizon highlights – July 11 weekend

Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Wimbledon's Serb dominance, an armchair scientist's ticket to outer space, Inspector Wexford's renewed sleuthing, and more.

Smearing Rachel Carson

DARPA: 50 years of breakthroughs and blunders

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