Astronomers discover two extrasolar planets
Researchers from 11 countries have discovered two extrasolar planets, each with a mass less than that of Jupiter, orbiting a star about half the size of our Sun. The new discovery was reported on Thursday and will be published on t ... english.people.com.cn
Nanotechnology at the OECD
OECD: The OECD has prepared an overview of its work on nanotechnologies for Forum VI of the Intergovernmental Forum on Chemical Safety (IFCS). nanoforum.org
Astronauts ready for 4th spacewalk
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Astronauts aboard the International Space Station prepared for a spacewalk on Thursday to test a heat shield repair technique and replace a failed circuit breaker. feeds.reuters.com
South Korea confirms new bird flu outbreak
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea on Monday confirmed a new outbreak of bird flu at a duck farm in the southwest and said it was investigating two other possible cases days after reporting an outbreak at a nearby chicken farm. feeds.feedburner.com
Today's Chickens Are Descended From Dinos
It looks like chickens deserve more respect. Scientists are fleshing out the proof that today's broiler-fryer is descended from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. feeds.cbsnews.com