Scientist at Work: Dr. Donald A. Redelmeier: Think the Answer’s Clear? Look Again
Dr. Donald A. Redelmeier’s work has debunked preconceived notions and revealed some deep truths about the predictors of longevity, the organization of health care and the workings of the medical mind. feeds.nytimes.com |
Call to replace UN climate chiefs
The former head of the UK civil service says the government must push for new leadership of the UN's climate body. bbc.co.uk |
World's 'oldest bird' ringed on Shetland
A whimbrel ringed on a Shetland island in 1986 is now believed to be the world's oldest surviving bird of its kind. bbc.co.uk |
Trio wins Nobel for developing key chemistry tool
By MALCOLM RITTER and KARL RITTER 2010-10-06T23:51:38ZNEW YORK (AP) -- A method for building complex molecules has paid off by helping to fight cancer, protect crops and make electronic devices - and now it has earned its developers a Nobel Prize.... hosted.ap.org |
NASA replacing seals in leaky shuttle fuel line
By MARCIA DUNN 2010-10-20T18:55:08ZCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Space shuttle Discovery needs more repair work before it can take off on its last flight.... hosted.ap.org |