Sunday, July 6, 2008

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Extinctions of Early Life Probably Happened Slowly Over Time, Not With a Bang

The ocean is the primary cause of the world's mass extinctions over the past 500 million years. more >>

Ed Whitfield, Equestrian Hero

Congress should create a body to govern thoroughbred racing. more >>

Fish Fight a West Nile Foreclosure Threat

Officials hoping mosquito-eating fish can prevent West Nile outbreaks on abandoned properties. more >>

Health Buzz: 'Dry Drowning' and Other Health News

Dealing with stress, heartworm drug back on the market, and gaining weight while falling in love more >>

For Barn Swallows, Feathers Make the Man

A change in appearance gives hormones a boost. more >>

Another Horse-Sports Tragedy

Equestrian events cry out for rules changes. more >>

Platypus Genome Shows Beauty Is More than Skin Deep

New research proves platypus DNA is equally compiled of avian, reptilian and mammalian lineages. more >>

Decoded Platypus Genome Spells Out 'Hybrid'

Gene-sequencing study finds a bit of lizardlike DNA mixed with mammal. more >>

The Kentucky Derby Tragedy

Kentucky Derby tragedy should spark change. more >>

U.S. Shuts Down West Coast Salmon Fishing and Readies Financial Aid for Fishermen

The National Marine Fishery service announced that salmon fishing is banned along the entire West Coast more >>

Is the Polar Bear Threatened?

Judge rules that Interior Department has until May 15 to rule on Endangered Species Act. more >>

More Horse Deaths at Equestrian Events

Deadly events must stop now. more >>

Environmentalists Score a Win Against "Invasive Species"

The House of Representatives passed the restriction of discharge of ballast water from oceangoing ships more >>

Will We All Soon Eat Lab-Grown Meat?

PETA hopes so. Would test-tube produce follow? Who will speak for the fruit trees? more >>

The Salmon Fishing Season Is Canceled

A dramatic decline in the stocks of the Pacific Coast fish leads to a drastic decision. more >>

Riding Kills Horses, Too

Attention to riding accidents misses harm to horses. more >>

Endangered: Should More Species Get the Label?

Two Bush administrations, two widely different takes on species said to be in trouble. more >>

In Pursuit of Flavor, Better Treatment of Animals and Land

A New York chef speculates that producing food responsibly makes it taste better. more >>

Salmon Depletion Is a Bad Omen

Collapse of chinook population shows what can happen with overdevelopment. more >>

My Dog May Be Good for My Health

Research on the benefits of owning a pet keeps piling up. more >>

Mutual Relationship with Algae Helps Corals Survive Bleaching

A marine biologist has discovered a new interdependence between corals and the algae that inhabit them. more >>

Gray Wolves Will be Hunted Again

Q&A: Ed Bangs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the resilience of a remarkable animal. more >>

In California, the Mystery of the Missing Fish

Salmon stocks plummet, leaving an industry in crisis and a rash of unanswered questions. more >>

The Story Behind the Killings of Congo's Rare Mountain Gorillas

It may have been payback for a crackdown on the "charcoal mafia." more >>

Environmental Friends and Foes

As the Bush administration turns a blind eye, at least the polar bears have allies in Congress. more >>

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