Cancer-related death for Cedric the devil
Researchers have euthanased a tasmanian devil that was thought to be immune from the deadly facial tumour disease. abc.net.au |
Jupiter making closest approach in nearly 50 years
By MARCIA DUNN 2010-09-17T18:14:42ZCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Better catch Jupiter next week in the night sky. It won't be that big or bright again until 2022.... hosted.ap.org |
Giant penguins with no tux? Fossil feathers say so
By LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010-09-30T21:12:25ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Some ancient penguins may have been twice as big as today's Emperor penguin but they lacked the dashing tuxedo. Researchers unearthed remains of a nearly 5-foot-tall penguin that roamed what is now Peru about 36 million years ago, and they also discovered fossilized feathers that show back then, the flightless bird was a more motley mix of reddish-brown and gray.... hosted.ap.org |
Observatory: When Procreation Is a Matter of Real Estate
Tiny freshwater creatures called rotifers can reproduce sexually or asexually, depending on the animals’ habitat, according to a new study in the journal Nature. feeds.nytimes.com |
Really?: The Claim: Lying on Your Left Side Eases Heartburn
For people with chronic heartburn, restful sleep is no easy feat. Sleeping on your side can make a difference — if you choose the correct side. feeds.nytimes.com |