| Japan confirms its first case of new superbug gene By SHINO YUASA 2010-09-07T11:29:15ZTOKYO (AP) -- Japan has confirmed the nation's first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in a man who had medical treatment in India, a Health Ministry official said Tuesday.... hosted.ap.org |
A 10 Year Checkup on Global Goals Leaders prepare to grade themselves on global development targets set 10 years ago. feeds.nytimes.com |
Today's Mystery Bird for you to identify | GrrlScientist In addition to identifying this mystery bird, can you tell me more about what aspect of this species' lifestyle has had such a profound effect upon the evolution of its feet, and (more challenging) can you tell me what is so special about its feet?Mystery Bird photographed at Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, Brazoria County, Texas, USA. [I will identify this bird for you in 48 hours]Image: Joseph Kennedy, 29 September 2010 [Would you like a look through a 'scope?] Nikon D200, Kowa 883 telescope with TSN-PZ camera eyepiece1/640s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso400. This daily mystery bird has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution, being found on every continent except Antarctica. Its feet are especially distinct, being specialised for its particular lifestyle. In addition to identifying this mystery bird, can you tell me more about what aspect of this species' lifestyle has had such a profound effect upon the evolution of its feet, and (more challenging) can you tell me what is so special about its feet?Daily Mystery Bird Rules: 1. Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification, keeping in mind that more than one field mark is often necessary to distinguish between species. IDs without any supporting information are not valid and may be deleted by the moderators. 2. Expert and intermediate level birders: do NOT try to be the first to blurt out the mystery bird's ID. Instead, please provide helpful hints, such as descriptions, literary references, puns, personal anecdotes, and other forms of discussion and assistance for beginning birders and for those following on their iPhones without naming the species. Expert and intermediate birders are free to name the bird species 24 or more hours after it was first published.3. Each mystery bird is usually accompanied by a question or two. These questions can be useful for identifying the pictured species, but may instead be used to illustrate an interesting aspect of avian biology, behaviour or evolution, or may be intended to generate conversation on other topics, such as conservation. 4. Each bird species will be demystified 48 hours after publication. If you have bird images, video or mp3 files that you'd like to share with a large and appreciate audience, feel free to email them to me for consideration.GrrlScientistguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
UN meeting aims to set species-saving goals By MALCOLM FOSTER 2010-10-17T12:36:46ZTOKYO (AP) -- An international conference aimed at preserving the planet's diversity of plants and animals in the face of pollution and habitat loss begins Monday in Japan, facing some of the same divisions between rich and poor nations that have stalled U.N. climate talks.... hosted.ap.org |
Study says conservation slowing animal extinctions By MALCOLM RITTER 2010-10-27T01:19:13ZNEW YORK (AP) -- On average, 52 species of mammals, birds and amphibians are taking a significant step toward extinction each year, a huge new analysis says.... hosted.ap.org |