The book that changed the world
On the Origin of Species, an instant bestseller, drew both applause and fury, writes Tim Radford guardian.co.uk
Scientists Say Rules May Keep Timid Fish
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rules that allow only the catching of larger fish may encourage their replacement with slower growing, more timid varieties. That, at least, is the concern of researchers who studied test populations in two artificial lakes and report their findings in this week's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.... hosted.ap.org
Scientists smoke out genes behind lung cancer
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found important genetic differences between people that may help explain why some smokers get lung cancer and others do not. feeds.reuters.com
EU wary on artificial food colors, no ban seen yet
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is unlikely anytime soon to ban six artificial food colorings that some scientists believe may influence children's behavior, officials said on Tuesday. feeds.reuters.com