A Possible End To Toxic Testing On Animals
The government is studying a major overhaul of how to test the safety of chemicals, from household cleaners to pesticides. The goal is to see if robotic machinery can predict what is toxic as well as animals do. feeds.cbsnews.com
Sociable, and Smart
In spotted hyenas, scientists are finding clues to why the human brain grew so large and complex. nytimes.com
China sets up space observatory on South Pole's Dome Argus
China's automatic space observatory at Dome Argus, the highest point of the Antarctic ice sheet, has been successfully completed. The observatory was set up by China's 24th science inspection team on the South Pole at Dome Argus, th ... english.people.com.cn
Yahoo Wants Better Deal From Microsoft
Internet icon Yahoo, under pressure from Microsoft to accept its $41 billion buyout offer, said it doesn't oppose a deal with the huge software maker but wants a better deal. feeds.cbsnews.com