Finding Suggests New Target for Alzheimer’s Drugs
A discovery by Paul Greengard, an 84-year-old scientist and Nobel winner, has illuminated a new direction. feeds.nytimes.com |
Study: To save tigers, protect key breeding areas
By ROBIN McDOWELL 2010-09-15T06:01:52ZJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Conservationists must protect tiger populations in a few concentrated breeding grounds in Asia instead of trying to safeguard vast, surrounding landscapes, if they want to save the big cats from extinction, scientists said.... hosted.ap.org |
Zoo launches vote for baby elephant name
Melbourne Zoo has launched a competition to name the newest baby elephant born three weeks ago. abc.net.au |
Dot Earth: 30-Mile Logjam on Malaysian River Hints at Forest Crimes
An enormous logjam on Malaysia's largest river raises fresh questions about corruption in logging. feeds.nytimes.com |
Green: Lessons Learned on an E-Waste Odyssey
Readers submitted dozens of useful recycling tips while also posing the question: when can you be sure that the waste is being handled properly and not ending up in a landfill? feeds.nytimes.com |