TOP 100 SCIENCE SITES
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| Study Says People Impact All Oceans WASHINGTON (AP) -- Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop pristine, might be the lament of today's Ancient Mariner. Oceans cover more than 70 percent of the planet, and every single spot has been affected by people in some way.... hosted.ap.org |
House Passes Renewable Energy Credits The bill would extend more than $17 billion in incentives to encourage the production of energy from renewable sources. nytimes.com |
Observatory: When a Sticky Gecko Starts to Slip, Its Tail Comes to the Rescue While adept at hawking car insurance, the gecko is not the greatest climber. However, it recovers from slips with the help of its tail. nytimes.com |
Vaccination: Global Update | Torn by Fighting, Two Countries Fall Behind in Campaign Against Polio Fighting in Afghanistan and Pakistan meant that polio eradication did not go well in those countries in 2007, a report said last week. nytimes.com |
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 |