A Dying Breed
As the Holstein rapidly replaces the longhorn Ankole cow, will the genes that allowed cattle to survive in Africa’s harsh climate be lost forever? A cautionary tale of well-intentioned development. nytimes.com
Microsoft to share information, but EU still critic
Microsoft on Thursday announced it will share more information about its products and technology in an effort to make outside applications work together with its softwares. The company will publish technical information on its websi ... english.people.com.cn
Q & A: The Planet Club
I am perplexed by the sentence chosen by National Geographic to help remember eight planets and three dwarf planets. nytimes.com
Regulators Stamp Copper as a Germ Killer
Federal regulators approved a group of copper alloys, including brass and bronze, as capable of killing bacteria and microbes effectively enough to protect human health. nytimes.com