DNA 'barcode' revealed in plants
A "barcode" gene that can be used to distinguish between plant species has been identified. news.bbc.co.uk
3rd Manmade Grand Canyon Flood Planned
PHOENIX (AP) -- For the third time since 1996, officials plan to unleash a manmade flood in the Grand Canyon next month in an effort to restore an ecosystem that was altered by a dam constructed on the Colorado River decades ago.... hosted.ap.org
China publishes handbook for national defense students
China has published the first handbook for students of national defense, to popularize the country's national defense policies and inspire prospective students. The ceremony to mark the book's publication was held at Tsinghua Univer ... english.people.com.cn
Shuttle Undocks From Station
The space shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station parted ways on Monday evening after an emotional farewell ceremony. nytimes.com
Humane Society files emergency appeal for sea lions in Ore.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An animal rights group isn't giving up on blocking the government and two states from harming California sea lions that are feasting on the spring chinook salmon run at a dam on the Columbia River.... hosted.ap.org