Spacecraft Photographs Mars Avalanche
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- A robotic spacecraft circling Mars has snapped the first image of a series of active avalanches near the planet's north pole, scientists said Monday.... hosted.ap.org
Queenfish: A Cold War Tale
The icy surface of the Arctic Ocean may seem peaceful, but below the ice, its depths have boiled with intrigue. nytimes.com
Study: Dyslexia Differs by Language
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dyslexia affects different parts of children's brains depending on whether they are raised reading English or Chinese. That finding, reported in Monday's online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, means that therapists may need to seek different methods of assisting dyslexic children from different cultures.... hosted.ap.org
Scientists study evidence modern birds came from dinosaurs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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. And, not a surprise, they confirmed a close relationship between mastodons and elephants.... hosted.ap.org