National GeographicBP Oil Spill Trashed More Shoreline Than Scientists ThoughtNational GeographicThe largest oil spill in U.S. history was even bigger than previously thought, at least in terms of the amount of coastline that was oiled, scientists report i …

California oil train risks worse in minority areas: reportWKZOHOUSTON (Reuters) - Californians most exposed to the risks of oil train derailments or fires overwhelmingly live in poorer, minority neighborhoods, two environmental groups in the state said on …

ConsumerReports.orgConsumer Reports finds some newer cars burn too much oilMacon Telegraph (blog)In the magazine's annual survey of car owners, significant numbers reported what the magazine considered to be excessive oil consumption. Consumer Reports …

Tunnel vision: Engineering marvel faces high-speed trafficMacon Telegraph (blog)"From the standpoint of the motorist, the Highway will have everything modern engineering can offer," said the lead story in the next day's Somerset Daily America …

Macon Telegraph (blog)With glut of oil comes cut in jobs, but drilling continuesMacon Telegraph (blog)The drop in oil and gas industry jobs represents a negative spot in an otherwise positive U.S. government labor report released Friday. While the Bureau o …

Fort Mills TimesVicksburg district to offer engineering and health classesMacon Telegraph (blog)VICKSBURG, Miss. — The Vicksburg Warren School District will offer courses this fall to prepare students for college or careers in the fields of engineering and …

Macon Telegraph (blog)Education Notebook: Georgia College hosting science and engineering fairMacon Telegraph (blog)Elementary, middle and high school students will share their scientific findings during Georgia College's 38th annual Regional Science & …

UW engineering center researching technology with BoeingMacon Telegraph (blog)SEATTLE — Boeing employees are working as affiliate instructors at a new research center at the University of Washington in Seattle. The university says four initial projects are …

RICHARDSON: Reverse engineeringMacon Telegraph (blog)Before reading this column, I invite you to first read the submission at the bottom of the next page from Bubba Ragan. I have a golden rule that helps me ponder issues of the day. I reverse engineer them …