Whale Wars - Sneak Attack

The crew of the Sea Shepherd prepare to launch a nighttime sneak attack on a whaling vessel. New episodes of Whale Wars air Friday nights at 9PM e/p only on Animal Planet. http://animal.discovery.com/tv/whale-wars/

The World's Longest Emergency Is Called Off

I have been an active advocate for the environment all my life of almost 60 years. I’ve done the earth day thing, marched and helped clean up riverbanks. I was in step with my brothers and sisters in what is...

Space Shuttle Endeavour links with the Space Station for makeover Mission

The hatches between the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour are now open. Space shuttle Endeavour linked with the international space station on Sunday, kicking off a huge home makeover that...

Now in Sight: Far from the Planets

A little more of the universe has been come out from the shadows. Two groups of astronomers have taken the pictures of dust ring which seems like planets going around other stars.A red dust ring, seen surrounds...

Whale Wars - Boarding A Rival Ship

Crew members of the Sea Shepherd board a Japanese whaling vessel after using a speed boat to catch up. New episodes of Whale Wars air Friday nights at 9PM e/p only on Animal...

Japanese Fashion

Tokyo, Japan. Boasting the 2nd largest economy in the world, the influence is Worldwide. Japanese domestics include: Electronics. Technology. Automotive. Robotics. And Crazy Gameshows??? Japan truly is the epicenter of Innovation. Makes you wonder if Japan has anything...

What does electing Obama mean for the environment?

Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States last night. However, what could that potentially mean for the environment and the state of the US's position on climate change and greenhouse gas...

Glasgow in 'top 10 world cities'

It will certainly surprise more than a few Brits to learn that Glasgow was the only UK city to feature in a new ranking of the top 10 world cities. Glasgow has a reputation for being a very industrial, gritty place, with the local accent being so strong it is sometimes almost...

Food technology driving Indian farmers towards suicide

Farmers in India are committing suicide and number is increasing every year. Among the various reasons being cited for the serial suicide deaths  that continues unabated is new food technologies. They are...

Bleak outlook for Europe's toads

According to new research, more than half of all amphibians (frogs, toads and newts) living in Europe could go extinct within 40 years as a result of  climate change, diseases and habitat destruction. Most...

Alien Probe: Mars Lander Seeks Microbe Colonies

And you thought it was tough to find a parking space downtown on Saturday night... try searching for microscopic liquid-borne lifeforms. In subzero temperatures. On another planet. The Phoenix Lander, currently on...

Nokia Takes 'Lonely Planet' Mobile

Now this is a very smart idea. Paired with a GPS-enabled 3G mobile device such as, oh let's just say an iPhone, travelling to new places will never be the same: no more stopping strangers to ask directions,...

Solar Eclipse: NP roundup (content needed!)

A humble call for content:As you've probably heard by now, millions around the world enjoyed a solar eclipse on August 1, and we’re looking for NowPublicans with content, observations, or just plain ol’...

Bill Bradley Says No! - Fuels Speculation For Obama Veep!

"Bradley says No to Obama VP. What about Clinton? Not her. Him! Just in case you're keeping score, yet another Democratic politician has said he would decline to be the vice presidential running mate of...

UN calls for more family planning

Alarmed over the growth in the World Population, United Nations have called for more money to initiate efforts to slow down population growth. Rapid population growth has put pressure on environment and recent...

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