Scientists finds solar system similar to ours
An international team of astronomers has discovered a miniature version of our own solar system nearly 5,000 light years away, according to a report published Friday in the journal Science. "We found a solar system that looks like a ... english.people.com.cn
Global warming threatens more than just coral
Rising sea levels from global warming will threaten the livelihoods and homes of more than 200,000 people who live on coral atolls in coming generations, the PACNEWS reported on Monday. The warning came from Australia's University o ... english.people.com.cn
Few options for stroke victims; research continues
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - More than a decade after the launch of clot-buster Activase, the Genentech Inc drug remains the only option for stroke victims despite high-profile research aimed at improving the odds of recovery from the No. 3 cause of death in the United States. feeds.reuters.com
Scientists find host of antibiotic-eating germs
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Several strains of bacteria in the soil can make a meal of the world's most potent antibiotics, researchers said on Thursday, in a startling finding that illustrates the extent to which these germ-fighting drugs are losing the war against superbugs. feeds.feedburner.com
Calculating Your Carbon Footprint
Can calculators and clubs of friends . help save the environment? Tools online or even neighborhood friends can be agents of change to help you tabulate your own carbon emissions - and cut them down to size, Daniel Sieberg reports. feeds.cbsnews.com