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phys.org An international team of scientists has developed crop models to better forecast food production to feed a growing population – projected to reach 9 billion by mid-century – in the face of climate change.

"...achieved through a thermochemical decomposition of the shredded waste plastic at an elevated temperature in the absence of oxygen. “As much as 750 ml of gas can be produced from a mere four grams of plastic waste using the technology (750 litre from...

truth-out.org Gar Alperovitz recently took time from his busy schedule to discuss the arguments in his new book and explore the ramifications of social and economic change in an era of pending systemic collapse.

www.theatlantic.com More and more, we're counting on having angels in office and making ourselves vulnerable to devils.

www.guardian.co.uk The 29-year-old source behind the biggest intelligence leak in US history explains his motives, his uncertain future and why he never intended on hiding in the shadows

"It seems likely that the English language will borrow from Chinese as trade, cultural and personal connections between China and the west grow." econ.st There are almost no recent Chinese borrowings in the English language.

empathy http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120606-neurons-that-shaped-civilization www.bbc.com Neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran outlines the fascinating functions of mirror neurons.

www.technologyreview.com An invisibility cloak that can be scaled to almost any size could be used to hide orbiting satellites, say US researchers

psychedelicfrontier.com A new study of mice published in Experimental Brain Research shows that low doses (but not high doses) of psychedelics increase the rate of neuron creation in the hippocampus, and help the mice to ...

www.cbc.ca The rise of jellyfish populations in many of the world's oceans may be more than just an inconvenience for swimmers who want to take a dip. An expert warns it could be a sign of deteriorating marine health.