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3rd Yosemite visitor dies of hantavirus; 2 new cases reported
Of the two newly reported hantavirus infections, one is believed to have originated outside Yosemite's Curry Village campground — the first such case in the park outbreak. Two more cases...
It's thrilling to see science take centre stage in the national conversation | Paul Nurse
To witness Stephen Hawking at the Paralympics is to be reminded of Britain's pre-eminent scientific statusLast week, science took pride of place alongside the athletes at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics. Under...
Ancient figurines found outside Jerusalem
JERUSALEM, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Israeli archaeologists unearthed two figurines estimated to be more than 9,000 years old, dating back to the New Stone Age in excavations outside Jerusalem.
Warning on deterioration of famous Swedish warship, Vasa
The famous warship, Vasa, displayed in a museum that gets 1.2 million visitors every year and ranks as one of Sweden's most popular tourist attractions, is deteriorating despite ongoing preservation...
Pigeons vanish in the 'Birdmuda Triangle'
Hundreds of racing pigeons have been disappearing over a sleepy pocket of North East England, earning the region a reputation as the "Birdmuda Triangle."
Hungry Monkeys Not Living Longer
Countering previous study, a new paper suggests that an austere diet doesn't prolong survival in primates
Animal Illustrations Preceded Poet's Nonsense Verse
19th century poet Edward Lear began his career making detailed illustrations of animals for scientists.
Scientist at Work Blog: Separating the Dinosaurians From the Crocodilians
Researchers examining the red rocks of Utah wonder: Why were dinosaurs so successful for 100 million years, after taking so long to rise to dominance in North America?
Telling the tail of the dinosaur | Dr Dave Hone
Just how long were dinosaurs, and what do we know of their tails?I really did do my level best to come up with a title for this that didn't involve a tail/tale...
Cook Islands declares world's largest marine park
The Cook Islands announced the creation of world's largest marine park at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum, a vast swathe of ocean almost twice the size of France.
Egypt's 'Google Earth pyramids' revisited
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Remember that researcher who thought she spotted previously undiscovered Egyptian pyramids in Google Earth imagery? There really are some ruins in one of the pictures,...
NASA-Funded Study Helps Untangle Methane Mystery
A new NASA-funded study has largely accounted for the dramatic leveling-off in atmospheric methane levels seen at the end of the 20th century.
Invasive Raccoons Threaten Europe
Raccoons, the scourge of suburbs across North America, are wreaking havoc overseas.
Triassic Mites Join World's Oldest Amber Animal Finds (Pictures)
Locked in tree resin since the dinosaur dawn, new fossils are among scientific gold that reveals how little some animals have evolved.
Oldest insects preserved in amber found
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Researchers say insects preserved in amber found in Italy are 100 million years older that any previously collected amber inclusions of arthropods.
Creationists plan yet another museum for northern Kentucky
Creation Science Hall of Fame plans to honor scientists who further the idea that God created the world 6,000 years agoA stretch of interstate in northern Kentucky may soon be the official...
Hidden graves of the Holocaust
A forensic archaeologist has explored the pioneering changes made to the archaeological methodology and techniques used to uncover surviving archaeological remains and landscapes of the Holocaust.
CBC's David Common joins us to talk about searching for the Franklin expedition
The CBC's David Common is on board with the crew of the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Sir Wilfrid Laurier. They are part of a team that's searching for the two...
Thomas Edison Artifacts Need $20,000 Makeover
Edison artifacts requiring repair include the inventor's lab coat and possibly the world's oldest movie screen.
Space History Photo: Weick W-1A of 1934
This homebuilt aircraft was one of the first to use tricycle landing gear.
The spiralling cost of invasive species
Some aliens arrived as stowaways. Others were brought in deliberately, for fun or profit. And others were so tiny that nobody noticed them until way too late.
Supported playgroups working well but need fine tuning
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study has found that supported playgroups are providing valuable assistance to many families but some fine tuning could ensure attendees get the most out...
The biggest of the big – maximum size in dinosaurs | Dr Dave Hone
Will we ever know just how big dinosaurs could have got?There might have been two posts already but I'm not quite done yet with dinosaur sizes. The burning question that everyone always...
Indo-European languages originate in Anatolia
(Phys.org)—The Indo-European languages belong to one of the widest spread language families of the world. For the last two millenia, many of these languages have been written, and their history...
To Keep Tesla’s Flame Bright, Fans Return to His Workshop
Enthusiasts are raising money to create a park and museum on Long Island to honor the eccentric genius Nikola Tesla.
Just Take It Easy: Humboldt Squid Survive Low Oxygen By Slowing Down
Little glowing fish called lanternfish and the similarly sized, shrimplike krill are creatures worthy of pity. They're on the menu of almost every large marine animal you can name: from tuna to penguins to...
FOR KIDS: The origins of mummies
Scientists speculate on why ancient South Americans started preserving their dead
Long-held theory on human gestation refuted: Mother’s metabolism, not birth canal size, limits gestation
Anthropologist suggest that the length of human pregnancy is limited primarily by a mother's metabolism, not the size of the birth canal. The research challenges the long-held notion of an...