US tests to use fewer lab animals
US federal agencies are to adopt new technology to test the safety of chemicals ranging from pesticides to household cleaners. Instead of using laboratory animals,... ft.com
Ecoterrorism Suspected in House Fires in Seattle Suburb
Five luxury homes in a subdivision marketed as “built green” were destroyed or severely damaged by fire. The initials of a group linked to acts of ecoterrorism were found at the scene. nytimes.com
Hubble finds first organic molecule on exoplanet
NASA's Hubble space telescope has made the first detection ever of an organic molecule in the atmosphere of a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting another star. This breakthrough is an important step in eventually identifying signs of life ... english.people.com.cn
Hermaphrodite Frogs Found in Suburban Ponds
Common frogs that make their homes in suburban areas are more likely than their rural counterparts to develop the reproductive abnormalities, a new study suggests. nytimes.com
Many Possible Routes to the Goal of 120/80
These are the main categories of medications now used to reduce elevated blood pressure. Two or more types of drugs are typically used in combination to achieve an optimal pressure of 120/80 or less. nytimes.com