
The New York Times reports that 'after decades of obsessing about fat, calories and carbs, many dieters have made the unorthodox decision to simply enjoy food again', 'shunning deprivation diets and instead focusing on adding seasonal vegetables, nuts, berries and other healthful foods to their plates'. (Photo: New York Times)

Reuters reports that Australian scientists have discovered hundreds of new coral and marine species on the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef which they say will improve monitoring reef biodiversity and the impact of climate change. (Photo: Reuters)
Reuters reports that 'the German government wants to limit industry's required purchase of carbon emissions permits to a maximum of 20 percent a year between 2013 and 2020'.

Agence France-Presse reports that South Korea will set up its first carbon trading company to help regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Agence France-Presse reports that, according to newly published research, plants and soil can take up to two years to recover from an exceptionally hot year, a finding that has implications for the combat against global warming. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Reuters reports that California electric sports car-maker Tesla Motors is building a $250 million Silicon Valley plant to produce sedans that will roll onto U.S. highways in late 2010, the company said ahead of a Wednesday announcement. (Photo: Reuters)

Reuters reports that Sapphire Energy, which aims to squeeze "green" crude oil from blooms of one of the planet's oldest life forms, algae, has announced it now has over $100 million from investors. (Photo: USA Today)
Investor's Business Daily reports that scientists are touting a first-of-its-kind experiment in long-range, wireless power transmission - a crucial step toward meeting some of America's energy needs through space-based solar power.

Time reports that the House majority has passed legislation allowing offshore drilling, in an effort to neutralize a key Republican campaign issue. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)
SPACE.com reports that nuclear power could finally make its comeback - this time beyond Earth, as NASA has proposed a fission reactor in its future moon base.