I tell you what, that science times is good.

By 2050 or so, the world population is expected to reach nine billion, essentially adding two Chinas to the number of people alive today.
- DOT Earth, The New York Times.

The Science Times comes out on Wednesdays.

Energy usage forecast 2030.

Progress on Giardia vaccine. I know, right? It's a water-born parasite.

"Cooler year on a warming planet."


Image: Nasa, via Dot Earth, The New York Times.