Study finds six new gene mutations linked to obesity
December 15, 2008
Study finds six new gene mutations linked to obesity
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have identified six new gene mutations linked to obesity and said on Sunday they point to ways the brain and nervous system control eating and metabolism.
Mood mixed as climate summit ends
December 13, 2008
After Poznan, eyes are turning to Copenhagen
The UN climate summit has ended with delegates taking very different views on how much it has achieved.
Ancient armored amphibian had world’s oddest bite
December 13, 2008
Ancient armored amphibian had world
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A peculiar amphibian that was clad in bony armor prowled warm lakes 210 million years ago, catching fish and other tasty snacks with one of the most unusual bites in the history of life on Earth.
New fabric can wipe away toxic chemicals: study
December 4, 2008
New fabric can wipe away toxic chemicals: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new dry wipe can clean up chemical agents such as mustard gas, giving soldiers a more convenient way to deal with toxic materials on the battlefield, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Ancient insect imprint found in Massachusetts
December 3, 2008
Ancient insect imprint found in Massachusetts
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (Reuters) - U.S. researchers say they have discovered what appears to be the oldest imprint of a prehistoric insect, made while the dragonfly-like creature was still alive.
Space shuttle touches down in California
December 1, 2008
Space shuttle touches down in California
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour wrapped up a 16-day mission to prepare the International Space Station for its first six-member crew with a flawless touchdown at NASA’s backup landing site in California.
Research on mice links fast food to Alzheimer’s
November 30, 2008
Research on mice links fast food to Alzheimer
LONDON (Reuters) - Mice fed junk food for nine months showed signs of developing the abnormal brain tangles strongly associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a Swedish researcher said on Friday.
Endeavour leaves remodeled space station
November 29, 2008
Endeavour leaves remodeled space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The shuttle Endeavour astronauts left the International Space Station on Friday after completing a marathon mission to remodel the research outpost into an orbital home for six.
Plumes from Saturn moon may come from liquid water
November 27, 2008
Plumes from Saturn moon may come from liquid water
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Huge plumes of water vapor and ice particles are spewing from Saturn’s moon Enceladus at supersonic speeds in a way that strongly suggests they come from liquid water down below the icy surface, scientists said.
Astronauts repair space station inside and out
November 25, 2008
Astronauts repair space station inside and out
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Two shuttle Endeavour astronauts finished the last of four spacewalks outside the International Space Station on Monday, completing repairs and maintenance meant to restore the outpost to full power.