Joshua Lederberg, 82, a Nobel Winner, Dies
Dr. Lederberg was one of the 20th century’s leading scientists, whose work in bacterial genetics had vast medical implications and led to his receiving a Nobel Prize. nytimes.com
Myanmar's nutty scheme to solve energy crisis
PYAW GAN, Myanmar (Reuters) - They may look leafless and lifeless, but Kyaw Sinnt is certain his nut-trees are the key to Myanmar's chronic energy shortage. feeds.reuters.com
Exercise test: Truth or myth?
Some exercise folklore, such as the runner's high, is eventually proved. But far more common are the persistent myths. iht.com
EU says food can pass resistant bacteria to people
MILAN (Reuters) - The use of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents throughout the food chain contributes to the growth of resistant bacteria which can be passed on to humans through food, EU's food agency said on Thursday. feeds.reuters.com