Man fined after hitting whale with boat
A fisherman has been fined for taking his boat too close to whales off the south coast of South Australia. abc.net.au |
80 pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach
By 2010-09-22T10:20:49ZWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- At least 40 out of 80 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a remote northern New Zealand beach have died, and more whales are joining them on land, officials said Wednesday.... hosted.ap.org |
In vitro UK pioneer Edwards wins medicine Nobel
By KARL RITTER and MALIN RISING 2010-10-04T15:22:10ZSTOCKHOLM (AP) -- Robert Edwards of Britain won the 2010 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for developing in vitro fertilization, a breakthrough that has helped millions of infertile couples have children but also ignited an enduring controversy with religious groups.... hosted.ap.org |
In Studying Haiti, a New Angle on an Earthquake’s Intensity
A new study found that in addition to the underlying geology, the geometry of local surface features contributed to the temblor’s intensity. feeds.nytimes.com |
Gene test sparks concern for young athletes
A genetic company has played down concerns that its sport test could discriminate against children and budding young athletes. abc.net.au |