Scientists: Crocodile fossil may be missing link
The 80 million-year-old remains of a land-bound reptile described as a possible link between prehistoric and modern-day crocodiles were displayed to the public for the first time on Thursday. rssfeeds.usatoday.com
Off the hook: Stronger soft-plastic fishing lure reels in raves
Working with University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering and business school faculty and students, a Wisconsin entrepreneur has perfected a fiber-reinforced fishing lure that may prevent millions of pounds of toxic plastics from polluting waters nationwide. news.wisc.edu
Bird flu expert urges vigilance in China
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Chinese expert on respiratory diseases says the H5N1 bird flu virus has shown signs of mutation and urged vigilance at a time when seasonal human influenza is at a peak, newspapers reported on Tuesday. feeds.reuters.com
Company offers moon as final resting place
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The moon could become a final resting place for some of mankind thanks to a commercial service that hopes to send human ashes to the lunar surface on robotic landers, the company said on Thursday. feeds.reuters.com
Old Cellulose Found in NM Salt Crystals
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Cellulose dating back 253 million years - along with some possible ancient DNA - has been found in salt crystals from an underground nuclear waste dump in southern New Mexico.... hosted.ap.org