A growing body of research indicates that [reasons for declining male birth rates] could include exposure to pollutants such as pesticides, mercury, lead and dioxin. More controversial is the idea that synthetic chemicals known as endocrine-disrupters may be damaging male fetuses during critical periods of development or affecting men's sperm counts and testosterone level
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Declining Male Birth Rate Baffles Scientists
(via www.redorbit.com)
Submitted by seattle-pk on Wed, 2008-06-04 00:27. | Tags: health | birth rate | health | pollution | population

A New Ingredient for Solar Cells - Raspberries
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Solar cells have been getting much attention in the press and scientific community as of late. New, more efficient methods of development, as well as methods for collecting the sun's rays have all been emerging. One of the newest and more interesting options are solar cells that use a component found in the oddest of places: raspberries.
Submitted by seattle-pk on Sat, 2008-03-29 19:36. | Tags: science | technology | bio-technology | energy | environment | solar | solar cells | solar power