Taming the Wild Tuna
A domesticated version of the giant Atlantic bluefin means what, exactly, for the species? feeds.nytimes.com |
Scientists say ozone layer depletion has stopped
The protective ozone layer in the earth's upper atmosphere has stopped thinning and should largely be restored by mid-century thanks to a ban on harmful chemicals, UN scientists said. abc.net.au |
Early humans in PNG highlands 50,000 years ago
Scientists have uncovered the world's oldest known high-altitude human settlement in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. abc.net.au |
Disfiguring tropical disease surges in Afghanistan
By ROBERT KENNEDY 2010-10-15T14:14:46ZKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- An outbreak of a tropical disease caused by sand fly bites that leaves disfiguring skin sores has hit Afghanistan, with tens of thousands of people infected, health officials said Friday.... hosted.ap.org |
Clever crows go to 'tool school'
Young New Caledonian crows learn to use tools by going to "tool-school", where they can observe their parents at work. news.bbc.co.uk |