Toxic algae could kill humans, livestock: study
Research into a new toxic blue green algae found in central Queensland waterways shows it could harm humans and kill livestock. abc.net.au |
Prizes honor studies in vision loss, obesity
By MALCOLM RITTER 2010-09-21T04:01:54ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Three scientists have won prestigious medical prizes - one for devising a treatment for a major cause of vision loss and two for laying the groundwork for an explosion in obesity research.... hosted.ap.org |
Trouble Over a Gelada Baby
Researchers in Ethiopia have observed a rare episode of violence between female gelada monkeys over a baby. feeds.nytimes.com |
Scientist at Work: Waking in the Clouds to a Chorus of Birds
By day, night and everything in between, scientists observe natural life high in the cloud forest of Kolombangara Island, listening to birdsong, collecting specimens, revealing mystery. feeds.nytimes.com |
Group seeks endangered listing for Franklin's bumblebee
A conservation group filed a petition Wednesday to add a bumblebee from Southern Oregon and Northern California to the endangered species list. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |