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Water, Water Everywhere But Not a Drop To Prove It

Water, Water Everywhere But Not a Drop To Prove It

In today's Science, the team behind the Phoenix Lander mission published four studies giving an assessment of their data since the lander died on the Martin surface last November. The odds look pretty good that liquid water once flowed on Mars.

The Twilight of Free Content?

Making this whole digital age thing work for media has been high on the agenda at the Aspen Ideas Festival this year. One thing is for sure: all content has a price. The Times blogs.

Mumbai's Bridge to the Future

Mumbai's Bridge to the Future

While China has been investing in its urban infrastructure at a frenetic pace, India’s city infrastructure remains well behind its northern neighbor. But a new sea bridge in Mumbai could catapult the country into the big leagues of hypermodern Asian cities.

Mother Jones Chief: Why Should the News Be Free?

Mother Jones Chief: Why Should the News Be Free?

At Monday's Personal Democracy Forum in Manhattan, I asked David Corn, chief of the Washington Bureau for Mother Jones and a blogger for CQ Politics, for his opinion on a few of the media issues being discussed at the event.

Repurposing the Oil Rig for the Resort Crowd

Repurposing the Oil Rig for the Resort Crowd

With the travel industry adjusting to today's modestly priced, environmentally conscious mandate, it’s time to consider new concepts for hotels.

The Degree That Looks Great on Paper

Thinking of waiting out the recession in grad school? It could bring you riches and a great job--or cost you dearly and leave you on the dole. Room for Debate blogs.

Will $125,000 Save American Education?

Will $125,000 Save American Education?

Zeke Vanderhoek will start one of the most progressive secondary education projects in American history in two months. His mandate: create a model of educational excellence for promising low-income students taught by (very) well-remunerated teachers.

Plans for Tomorrow's Airports Hit Some Turbulence

Plans for Tomorrow's Airports Hit Some Turbulence

If there’s one transportation system that needs an update in the United States, it’s the gut-churning, headache-inducing, atmosphere-destroying mess known as air travel.

Gotham's 311 Discovers Skype!

Gotham's 311 Discovers Skype!

From a live webcast this morning at the Personal Democracy forum, Mayor Bloomberg announced five new initiatives the New York City government is using to make government more accessible.

To Solve the Food Crisis, Look Up

To Solve the Food Crisis, Look Up

As anxieties mount as to how we will possibly support the twenty-first century’s hungry megacities, the rush to articulate the "new agriculture" is on.

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