Language evolves like organisms
Languages change and evolve in quick bursts rather than in a steady pattern, according to an analysis published in the journal Science ft.com
Next space shuttle crew practices Florida launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Seven astronauts scheduled to deliver the first part of Japan's laboratory to the International Space Station climbed aboard their spaceship on Monday to rehearse for the launch in two weeks. feeds.reuters.com
Rocket Lifts Off With Secret Satellite
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) -- An Atlas 5 rocket carrying a secret U.S. satellite lifted off before dawn Thursday, officials said.... hosted.ap.org
Science Briefing: Flu strain migration mapped
Two studies have pinned down the annual process by which new flu strains originate in Asia, migrate across Europe and North America, and finally die out in South America ft.com