Thursday, November 12, 2009

AP Science

Travelers Keep an Eye on Home Via Remote

New technology offers everything from live video feeds to unlocking mechanism for the front door. more >>

New Dinosaur Species Potentially a Missing Link

Scientists believe newly discovered species eventually evolved into some of the largest animals on land more >>

U.S. Agency Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Fish is Widespread

EPA study found mercury and PCBs exceeding safe measures at nearly half of its test sites. more >>

E.T. Phone Rome? Vatican Looks to Heavens for Signs of Alien Life

The Vatican hosted a conference which gathered to study the potential for extraterrestrial life. more >>

Residents Object to 10 Million Metric Tons of CO2 Under Their Homes

Some environmentalists believe CO2 storage projects are needed, as coal power is likely to stick around more >>

Planetary Society to Launch 'Solar Sail' Spacecraft

Although solar sail craft would accelerate slowly, they could, in theory, reach tremendous speeds. more >>

Straw Might be the Building Material of the Future

Mark Lung is hard at work building his new home, using bales of straw and mud. more >>

Romancing the Pandas: China Dispatches Expert to Taipei Zoo

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, in the case of Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan. more >>

Cold Ocean Water to be Turned Into A/C

Hawaii's government plans to circulate ocean water into downtown buildings in order to cool them. more >>

West Africa's Last Giraffes Make Surprising Comeback

There are less than 200 giraffes left in West Africa, and 200 thousand in the whole of the continent. more >>

Surface Permafrost Likely to Vanish in Alaska

The unstable thawing of permafrost could cause serious damage to infrastructure in the state. more >>

Why Can't We Neutralize Nuclear Waste?

It may take decades to develop the technology necessary to reduce nuclear waste. more >>

French Scientists Reengineer HIV Virus to Halt Brain Disease

The HIV virus was adapted to carry healthy genes and help halt the advance of a deadly brain disease. more >>

Caribbean, Gulf Spared Widespread Coral Damage

Lower ocean temperatures spared fragile coral reefs from further bleaching. more >>

Genetic Tests for UK Asylum Seekers Sparks Controversy

Britain's pilot DNA testing program seeks to confirm nationality for those seeking asylum. more >>

Study: Fiddler Crabs Exchange Sex for Survival

Study suggests female crabs are willing to have sex with nearby males for their protection. more >>

Chinese Agencies Fight for Control of "World of Warcraft"

Regulators from competing government agencies struggle for control over a popular online game. more >>

Far Out Technology: An Elevator to Space?

Rather than be one massive structure, vehicles would run up a cable tethered to a mass in orbit. more >>

Prominent Inventor Believed in Loch Ness Monster to the End

Rines was well known for his prototype radar, along with his belief in the existence of Nessie. more >>

African Countries Boycott UN Climate Talks

Though they are the most vulnerable to global warming, Africans argue they are least responsible. more >>

Study: Man-Eating Lions Consumed 35 People in 1898

Scientists were able to determine the number of victims through teeth and hair samples. more >>

PCs Shed Pounds and CD Drives, but Gain Touch Screens

New models reveal consumer preferences for cheaper, portable computing alternatives. more >>

Scientists Decode DNA of the Domestic Pig

The latest research may aid in efforts to find a new swine flu vaccine for pigs. more >>

Devastating Drought Alters Life for Kenya Nomads

An increase in the frequency of droughts mean families have less time to recover and restock herds. more >>

Dutch Scientists: Kids Should Skip Flu Vaccine

Children infected with seasonal flu acquire immunity against new flu outbreaks, scientists believe. more >>

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