Global warming may bring sharks back to Antarctic
It's been 40 million years since Antarctic waters were warm enough for sharks to lurk around and feed on polar prey, but rising ocean temperatures from global warming could eventually bring the toothy predators back, media reported Tuesday ... english.people.com.cn
Shuttle Is Set for an ‘Exciting Mission’
The shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to light up the skies over Florida early Tuesday, kicking off a busy 16-day mission to the International Space Station. nytimes.com
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits Chile but no damage reported
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A powerful magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck copper-rich northern Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage. feeds.reuters.com
Science Briefing: Roadside bomb sensors
Scientists have developed a material that could make bomb detection from vehicles such as Humvees safer and easier ft.com
New type of stem cells coaxed into heart tissue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new type of powerful stem cell made from ordinary skin cells has been coaxed into becoming three different types of heart and blood cells in mice, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. feeds.reuters.com