'New type of bird' found in Nepal
A previously unknown sub-species of bird has been found in the southern Nepal, scientists say. news.bbc.co.uk
Japan Launches Internet Satellite
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's space agency launched an experimental communications satellite Saturday designed to enable super high-speed data transmission at home and in Southeast Asia.... hosted.ap.org
Peru: Scientists seek answers to meteorite strike
Scientists are still trying to explain the September 2007 meteorite that careened through Earth's atmosphere and smashed into the ground in Peru while awestruck witnesses actually watched. The witnesses' reports and the crater form ... english.people.com.cn
Bats Perish, and No One Knows Why
Virus? Bacteria? Environmental toxin? Scientists are racing to diagnose a syndrome that is threatening several bat species. nytimes.com
South Korea's first astronaut lands off course
KAZAKH STEPPE (Reuters) - A Russian space capsule landed about 420 km off course in Kazakhstan on Saturday but South Korea's first astronaut and the other two crew were safe. feeds.reuters.com