China confirms new human death from bird flu
BEIJING (Reuters) - A 22-year-old Chinese man from the central province of Hunan has died of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the second death from the disease since late last year, the Health Ministry said on Monday. feeds.reuters.com
Dinosaur Graveyard as Tourist Draw
The Patagonian region of Argentina has become one of the most active areas of exploration for dinosaur fossils in the world. nytimes.com
Books of The Times: Climate Change? Been There, Done That
Brian Fagan has written a fascinating account of the Medieval Warm Period, when a mild climate blessed Western Europe and catastrophic weather ruined civilizations elsewhere in the world. nytimes.com
Mid-Size Cars Make Safety Strides
Several mid-size cars have made strides in protecting motorists in side crashes through standard air bags and improved designs, the insurance industry reports. feeds.cbsnews.com