| SCU holds coral reef conference Threats to the world's coral reefs and ways to avert them will be under the spotlight in Coffs Harbour this weekend. abc.net.au |
On Our Radar: Hardball on Drilling Ban Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat of Louisiana, threatens to block President Obama's choice for running the Office of Management and Budget unless the deepwater drilling ban is immediately lifted. feeds.nytimes.com |
Go with the flow Can urine be turned into a valuable renewable energy source? bbc.co.uk |
India to study neutrino particles Indian scientists win clearance to build a multi-million dollar observatory deep under hills in the south to study elusive particles called neutrinos. bbc.co.uk |
Scientists trick cells into switching identities NEW YORK (AP) -- Scientists are reporting early success at transforming one kind of specialized cell into another, a feat of biological alchemy that doctors may someday perform inside a patient's body to restore health.... hosted.ap.org |