Mercury Taint Divides a Japanese Whaling Town
The people of Taiji, a Japanese fishing village, have been united in the face of international scorn that accompanies their annual dolphin hunt — until now. nytimes.com
Sociable, and Smart
In spotted hyenas, scientists are finding clues to why the human brain grew so large and complex. nytimes.com
Saturn moon holds life's ingredients
THE basic ingredients for life - warmth, water and organic chemicals - are in place on Saturn's small moon Enceladus, scientists say. news.com.au
Mechanical squirrels, robot lizards jump into research
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- One gray squirrel, its bushy tail twitching, barked a warning as another scrounged for food nearby. It was an ordinary spring day at Hampshire College, except that the rodent issuing the warning was powered by amps, not acorns.... hosted.ap.org