Scientists make unique knee-brace power generator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Talk about a knee-jerk reaction. Scientists in the United States and Canada said on Thursday they have developed a unique device that can be strapped on the knee that exploits the mechanics of human walking to generate a usable supply of electricity. feeds.reuters.com
Mont. girl wins planet mnemonic contest
A fourth-grader at Riverview Elementary School has won the National Geographic planetary mnemonic contest, developing a handy way to remember the newly assigned 11 planets, including three dwarfs. rssfeeds.usatoday.com
Skeleton May Show Ancient Brain Surgery
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) -- Greek archaeologists said Tuesday they have unearthed evidence of what they believe was brain surgery performed nearly 1,800 years ago on a young woman - who died during or shortly after the operation.... hosted.ap.org
Love in the octopus' garden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - They flirt, hold hands and guard their lovers jealously -- yet they don't even have bones. feeds.reuters.com
In the West, a Fierce Battle Over Wolves
Since gray wolves were taken off the Endangered Species list in three Western states, a fierce argument has unfolded over where animals and humans should exist. nytimes.com