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...gaseous fuel that can both generate electricity and be processed into a petroleum substitute. Polygeneration could cut the carbon emissions China generates by burning its copious coal reserves and reduce its dependence on oil imports. While his team continues to refine the technology--it's still more expensive than direct coal combustion--Li is lobbying the government to construct a $600 million demonstration plant, and he's optimistic he will see it built. "China is motivated to develop this technology," Li says. And the rest of the world is hoping it does. --By Bryan Walsh/Hong Kong...
...reportedly causing consternation within Iran's clerical establishment, especially at the Supreme National Security Council, in which ultimately the decisions on the nuclear issue are made. In a recent TIME interview in Tehran, Larijani extended an olive branch of sorts to the Bush Administration, saying Iran could agree to direct talks with Washington on nuclear and other issues. "You have differences of views with us. Having differences of view does not mean animosity," he said. "We have no problems negotiating ... provided that Mr. Bush does not harangue us." The U.S. has ruled out direct nuclear talks...
Only 59% of baby boomers use direct deposit for their federal-benefit checks--a sharp falloff from the 72% rate of older generations. That has officials in a stir because the government spends 83˘ for every check it mails, costing taxpayers $120 million annually. The push is on to convert reluctant boomers before the oldest reach early-retirement age, in 2008. Even if saving the government money isn't top of mind, direct deposit makes sense for Social Security and more. It's easier, and the funds are less vulnerable to theft. "Direct deposit gives you far greater control over...
...Larry was the third cyclone to land a direct hit on Innisfail in the past century. In 1918, 37 townspeople died; in 1986, Tropical Cyclone Winifred left three dead. And there may be worse to come: some believe changes to the Earth's climate system are boosting the ferocity of tropical cyclones. Says Melbourne-based climate expert Professor Ian Simmonds: "Progressively you are creating an environment which is going to encourage more intense cyclones. In terms of statistics they are becoming less frequent but more intense.'' Simmonds and Brazilian scientist Alexandre Pezza last year published a groundbreaking paper arguing global...
Official housing assignments were delivered in the morning, after a prank e-mail sent out to all freshmen caused false alarm the night before. The e-mail assigned students to the Quad or overflow housing, asking that they direct complaints to the “housing office”—and listed the phone number for The Crimson newsroom...