Research Explains Formation of Unique Martian Fans
Scientists believe they now know how sediment deposits spilling out of the mouth of some water channels on Mars were shaped in a series of terraces. nytimes.com
Torrent in Colorado River Is Unleashed to Aid Fish
A torrent of water was released into the Colorado River from the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona, in a disputed effort to improve the environment for fish in the Grand Canyon. nytimes.com
Mozilla CEO blasts Apple, likens Safari to malware
Mozilla CEO John Lilly has hit out at Apple, saying the company's desicion to include the Safari browser in its iTunes automatic update service is bad for the security of the Web and similar to the way malware is distributed, media reported ... english.people.com.cn
Hermaphrodite Frogs Found in Suburban Ponds
Common frogs that make their homes in suburban areas are more likely than their rural counterparts to develop the reproductive abnormalities, a new study suggests. nytimes.com
IG alleges conflict of interest on NASA review board
A board set up to review construction of the spaceship to return astronauts to the moon is loaded with employees of the very contractors they are supposed to scrutinize, breaking federal law, a government watchdog says. rssfeeds.usatoday.com