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Bing REDU Aims to Galvanize National Education Discussion

*REDU, a new Bing-powered website focusing on education, will help parents, teachers, students and education advocates learn more about the state of education, have conversations about education and take action to bring about change.*

REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 8, 2010 — When it comes to education, more is more. That’s the idea behind REDU, a new Bing-powered education emporium that gives students, parents, teachers and people in general a place to learn, talk and take action.

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Fears of a Decline in Bee Pollination Confirmed by U of T Research: May be due to Climate Change

Nature

Widespread reports of a decline in the population of bees and other flower-visiting animals have aroused fear and speculation that pollination is also likely on the decline. A recent University of Toronto study provides the first long-term evidence of a downward trend in pollination, while also pointing to climate change as a possible contributor. (more…)

Carbon Mapping Breakthrough

Environment

Palo Alto, CA — By integrating satellite mapping, airborne-laser technology, and ground-based plot surveys, scientists from the Carnegie Institution’s Department of Global Ecology, with colleagues from the World Wildlife Fund and in coordination with the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment (MINAM), have revealed the first high-resolution maps of carbon locked up in tropical forest vegetation and emitted by land-use practices.

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The Nature Conservancy and IBM Launch Program for Sustaining Watersheds

Technology

ARMONK, NY & ARLINGTON, VA – – 07 Sep 2010: The Nature Conservancy and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced plans to launch a free Web site this fall called Rivers for Tomorrow, where watershed managers can map, analyze and share detailed information about the health of local freshwater river basins to inform clean up programs.

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Scientists Recreated 3D-Portrait of William Shakespeare on Death Mask

Literature

The History Channel will air a new view of William Shakespeare on “Death Masks” Sept. 13, according to the Daily Mail. (more…)

Potomac River: Ten-fold Increase in Native Submerged Vegetation Reflects Improved Water Quality

Environment

The Potomac River in Washington, D.C. is showing multiple benefits from restoration efforts, newly published research suggests. Reduced nutrients and improved water clarity have increased the abundance and diversity of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Potomac, according to direct measurements taken during the 18-year field study.

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Yahoo! and Vestel Group Partner to Deliver Yahoo! Connected TV Across Europe

Technology

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & MANISA, Turkey (BUSINESS WIRE) — Yahoo! and Vestel Group, the largest TV manufacturer in Europe, announced on Sept 3. that consumers across Europe will soon be able to easily access thousands of content sources, movies, TV shows, social networks, videos, and other kinds of Internet content through Yahoo! Connected TV.

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As Americans Celebrate Labor Day 2010, U.S. Factories Are Closing In Droves

Economy

Labor Day 2010 comes in the midst of a stunning wave of U.S. factory closings that stretches from coast to coast.

Once upon a time America was the greatest manufacturing machine that the world has ever seen, but now it seems as though the only jobs available for working class Americans involve phrases such as “Welcome to Wal-Mart” and “Would you like fries with that?”.

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