In some cases, probiotics can be deadly
Probiotics, the potentially beneficial bacteria and yeasts available as diet supplements and in some foods, may not be as helpful as widely believed. A new study suggests that under certain circumstances, they can be deadly. iht.com
Grand Canyon Still Grand but Older
By dating mineral deposits inside caves along the canyon’s walls, geologists now claim the canyon’s formation began 11 million years earlier than previous estimates. nytimes.com
Dinosaur fossil found on bus in Peru
AREQUIPA, Peru (Reuters) - Officials found the fossil of a giant dinosaur jawbone while investigating a suspicious package on a bus in the mountains of Peru on Tuesday. feeds.reuters.com
Tree DNA collected for global database
The New York Botanical Garden may be best known for its orchid shows and colorful blossoms, but its researchers are about to lead a global effort to capture DNA from thousands of tree species from around the world. rssfeeds.usatoday.com