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
AP exam to be held on mainland
Students planning to study abroad can sit for the US college-level Advanced Placement (AP) exam on the mainland starting in May.The US College Board, which also administers the SAT college entrance test, has authorized seven private edu ... english.people.com.cn
Rare Explosion Jolts Hawaii Volcano
VOLCANO, Hawaii (AP) -- An explosion atop the long-erupting Kilauea volcano rained gravel-size rocks onto a tourist lookout, road and trail before dawn Wednesday, injuring no one but forcing parts of a national park to close.... hosted.ap.org
EU closer to realization of satellite navigation project
The European Union on Monday moved closer to the realization of its satellite navigation project by endorsing a proposal regulating the project's implementation. "EU Transport Ministers today supported the text of the proposal of th ... english.people.com.cn
The Body in Depth
For more than 17 years, David L. Bassett was engaged in creating a painstaking and detailed set of images of the human body, inside and out. In 3-D. nytimes.com