Free kick study boost for footballers
Dr Andy Harland of Loughborough University analyses what new free-kick trajectory findings mean for footballers. bbc.co.uk |
Scientists complete cacao genome mapping
By 2010-09-15T11:04:29ZMcLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Some sweet science news: Researchers have released a nearly complete preliminary mapping of the DNA of the tree that produces chocolate.... hosted.ap.org |
Collecting Monkey Dung, in Context
In order to study the reproductive strategies, hormones and genetics of gelada monkeys, scientists in Ethiopia must first gather fecal samples. feeds.nytimes.com |
Dot Earth: Obama's Haste On Resumed Offshore Drilling
A moratorium on offshore drilling ends before three commissions studying the gulf gusher conclude their studies. feeds.nytimes.com |
Licences for oil and gas cut back
Licensing of oil and gas exploration in UK waters has been cut back by the government in a bid to protect marine wildlife. bbc.co.uk |