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AP - Climate change caused by greenhouse gases is warming the United States, though unevenly, government researchers said...
AP - Climate change caused by greenhouse gases is warming the United States, though unevenly, government researchers said...
AFP - Norway on Thursday authorised its whalers to harpoon 885 minke whales in 2009, a quota sharply down from previous years in what animal rights activists saw as a sign of consumers' growing disinterest for whale...
AP - Zoo elephants don't live as long as those in the wild, according to a study sure to stir debate about keeping the giant animals on display.
AP - Another devastating earthquake along the coast of western Sumatra is likely during the lifetime of many people now living there, researchers are warning.
SPACE.com - The full moon Friday night will be the biggest one of the year as Earth's natural satellite reaches its closest point to our planet.
LiveScience.com - Japanese researchers say they've imaged thoughts and dreams and displayed them on a computer screen.
Reuters - Fearing the emerging new field of nanotechnology will engender fears like those surrounding genetically modified foods in Europe, companies are pushing government agencies for a more coordinated effort to ensure the tiny nanomaterials are safe and environmentally...
AP - Weather around the U.S.A.
LiveScience.com - A new automobile ignition key can prevent teenagers from talking on cell phones or sending text messages while driving.
AP - Wintry weather in the Southeast was predicted to creep northeastward, dumping widespread rain and snow across the East. Light snow was forecast for the upper Midwest and the northern Rockies, while more mild weather was expected along the West...
LiveScience.com - A robot that can jump like a grasshopper and roll like a ball might be the next best thing for space exploration. The "Jollbot" is the first robot with the ability to leap over obstacles and roll over smoother terrain, said engineer Rhodri Armour and colleagues from the University of Bath's Center for Biomimetic & Natural Technologies in England. ...
AP - Steven Chu, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist who is President-elect Barack Obama's choice for energy secretary, has been a vocal advocate for more research into alternative energy, arguing that a shift away from fossil fuels is essential to combat global...
AP - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned the world against backsliding in the fight against climate change as it tackles the global financial...
AP - For animal rights activists, sticking up for furry or feathered critters is a way of life. Now it can be a way of death,...
AP - California's utilities, refineries and large factories must transform their operations to cut greenhouse gas emissions as part of a new climate plan before state...
AP - A night of unseasonably warm weather generated torrential rains and tornadoes that damaged two schools and dozens of homes in the South, where snow began to fall in some areas Wednesday after temperatures dropped.
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Although genetics likely play a role in whether or not someone becomes overweight or obese, a family's lifestyle also has a major impact on the chances of a teenager winding up overweight, a new study...
AP - The space shuttle Endeavour is making a pit stop in Texas on its way home to Cape Canaveral,...
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AP - The government needs a more comprehensive plan for studying the risks of nanotechnology, the National Research Council said Wednesday.
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AP - Scientists studying the changing nature of the Earth's climate say they have completed one crucial task proving beyond a doubt that global warming is...
LiveScience.com - A dying battery on a cell phone or iPod is usually a simple inconvenience, but it can potentially ruin lives. Research now shows that high-tech devices will be able to power themselves in the future by converting pressure waves into energy. No recharge needed. ...
File/Mike Clarke)" border="0" />AFP - A giant panda at a Hong Kong entertainment park failed to live up to its name after it bit the leg of one of its keepers, a spokeswoman said...
AP - The government has further lowered its projections for winter heating costs because of the dramatic drop in crude oil demand and prices.
AP - Environmentalists in the icy seas, risking life and limb to save whales from the harpoons of Japanese hunters it makes for good headlines in the West and has even spawned a TV series, "Whale...
LiveScience.com - For millions of people, the Christmas tree is an iconic image of the holidays. The smell of pine, the sight of twinkling lights and the colorful packages which lie at its base all conjure up images of warm memories from Christmases past. But unlike the days of yore, today's generations have many options to consider for their holiday tree. This year, make your Christmas tree...