| Worm brain clue to evolution Researchers map the nervous system of worms to try and understand how the human cerebral cortex evolved. bbc.co.uk |
Scientists complete cacao genome mapping By 2010-09-15T11:04:29ZMcLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Some sweet science news: Researchers have released a nearly complete preliminary mapping of the DNA of the tree that produces chocolate.... hosted.ap.org |
Stonehenge skeleton came from Mediterranean By RAPHAEL G. SATTER 2010-09-29T19:41:17ZLONDON (AP) -- A wealthy young teenager buried near Britain's mysterious Stonehenge monument came from the Mediterranean hundreds of miles away, scientists said Wednesday, proof of the site's importance as a travel destination in prehistoric times.... hosted.ap.org |
Green: Showdown on Bluefin Tuna In advance of a meeting in Paris, scientists and environmental groups question the validity of scientific data being used to set catch levels for the fish. feeds.nytimes.com |
Licences for oil and gas cut back Licensing of oil and gas exploration in UK waters has been cut back by the government in a bid to protect marine wildlife. bbc.co.uk |