| Scientists Square Off on Evolutionary Value of Helping Relatives A team of prominent evolutionary biologists at Harvard is trying to demolish the theory that helping your relatives can spread your genes faster than having children of your own. feeds.nytimes.com |
NIH to resume funding stem cell research for now By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-09-10T17:08:59ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The government said Friday it's back in the business of funding embryonic stem cell research - at least for now - after an appeals court temporarily lifted a judge's ban.... hosted.ap.org |
Green Column: Asia Begins Embracing Solar Power Once various solar initiatives start operating in Asia, solar energy could contribute 3 percent to 5 percent of the region’s power. feeds.nytimes.com |
Stolen male monkey found dead near zoo In a tragic development in the theft of two highly endangered monkeys from Brisbane's Alma Park Zoo, the male of the pair has been found dead in the backyard of a house near the zoo. abc.net.au |
In pictures: Cats and their coats Researchers at Bristol University have matched wild cats' markings to their particular surroundings and hunting habits guardian.co.uk |