Rare tree flowers after 23 years
A rare Chinese tree has flowered for the first time in 23 years at Kew's country estate in West Sussex. bbc.co.uk |
Sunshine Coast's shallow reefs healthy: survey
A scientific survey funded by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has found shallow reefs between Noosa and Mooloolaba are healthy and teeming with marine life. abc.net.au |
Mammogram Benefit Seen for Women in Their 40s
Researchers found a 26 percent reduction in the breast cancer death rate in a Swedish study, but some experts said they may have overestimated the benefit. feeds.nytimes.com |
Dot Earth: The Mine Rescue: H. Sapiens at Its Best
The best human traits turn a potential disaster into a moment of triumph. feeds.nytimes.com |
China 'rare earths' restriction feared
Rare earths are minerals which are used across a vast range of modern technologies. China currently accounts for nearly all global production, but there are now fears that it may restrict supplies even further than it already does. bbc.co.uk |