| Researchers monitoring Hawaii coral for bleaching By AUDREY McAVOY 2010-08-22T21:32:35ZPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- Scientists plan to monitor corals in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands next month for signs of bleaching that could harm the reefs.... hosted.ap.org |
Russia Finds Last-Days Log of 1912 Arctic Expedition For decades, mystery clouded the fate of Georgy Brusilov, the captain of the first Russian crew to seek the elusive Arctic trade route from Asia to the West. feeds.nytimes.com |
Q & A: Raising the Barriers Why do barrier islands form along certain areas of coastline? feeds.nytimes.com |
FDA stresses need to modernize its science By MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-10-06T19:28:38ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration must update its scientific tools for reviewing prescription drugs, medical devices and tracking food safety, according to a research plan laid out Wednesday by agency leadership.... hosted.ap.org |
What a fluke! Dolphins learn to 'walk on water' Wild dolphins in Australia are naturally learning to "walk" on their tail flukes, a rare example of playful behaviour being culturally transmitted among animals. news.bbc.co.uk |