Antarctic krill found in waters 3,000 meters deep
OSLO (Reuters) - Shrimp-like krill can thrive in icy waters 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) deep off Antarctica as well as near the surface, according to a study on Monday that shows krill stocks can survive far deeper than previously thought. feeds.reuters.com
Astronauts Check Shuttle for Damage
HOUSTON (AP) -- The seven-man crew of the shuttle Endeavour maneuvered toward the international space station early Wednesday, with the astronauts spending their first full day in orbit carefully examining the ship for any launch damage.... hosted.ap.org
Study shows life was tough for ancient Egyptians
CAIRO (Reuters) - New evidence of a sick, deprived population working under harsh conditions contradicts earlier images of wealth and abundance from the art records of the ancient Egyptian city of Tell el-Amarna, a study has found. feeds.reuters.com
Borneo's pygmy elephants may hail from Java: WWF
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Borneo's mysterious pygmy elephants may be the descendants of Javan elephants accidentally saved from extinction by a local sultan several centuries ago, the conservation group WWF said on Thursday. feeds.reuters.com