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Endangered Philippine hawk-eagle bred in captivity
A Philippine hawk-eagle feared to be heading for extinction has been bred in captivity for the first time, its breeders said Thursday.
Hanging Out at an Ancient Oasis
Ancient octopus kin lived entire lives at "methane seeps" on sea floor
Photos: Amazing Solar Flare Views of April 16, 2012
See amazing photos of the powerful solar flare that erupted on April 16, 2012.
'Anonymous' member charged in Utah police hacking
(AP) -- An Ohio man linked to the hacker collective Anonymous has been charged with hacking into the websites of the Utah Chiefs of Police Association and the Salt...
The science of selflessness
In a talk at the Geological Lecture Hall on Thursday, Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson outlined new thinking on how human social behavior evolved, saying that it was competition among groups...
Salk Scientists Discover How Plants Grow to Escape Shade
Mild mannered though they seem, plants are extremely competitive, especially when it comes to getting their fair share of sunlight. Whether a forest or a farm, where plants grow a...
Mystery birds: pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta, and common greenshank, Tringa nebularia | @GrrlScientist
These lovely Chinese mystery birds have recently been removed from a wastebasket taxon Pied avocet, Recurvirostra avosetta (center), Linnaeus, 1758, also known as the black-capped avocet, Eurasian avocet or just as the avocet;...
Dieting: a pot-bellied history
We tend to think of weight-loss regimes as the product of our image-obsessed age – but Byron and Nietzsche were on them too. We chronicle the diet industry's ups and downs, from...
Lord Carey is a bigger problem for British Christians than any secularist | by @mjrobbins
Out of touch with his flock, apparently ignorant of basic theological concepts, and dragging the image of Christianity through the mud; leaders like George Carey pose a far greater threat to the future...
DNA project reveals Tom Conti's Napoleonic blood and rich roots of Scotland's genetic legacy
A project that traces ancestry from genes uncovered a direct family link between the actor and the dictator whose stage was EuropeIt is one of the most improbable family connections. One is...
What's in a surname? New study explores what the evolution of names reveals about China
What can surnames tell us about the culture, genetics and history of our society? That is the question being answered by Chinese researchers who have traced the evolution of surnames...
Space pictures pick up lots more penguins
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists counting emperor penguins from space have found twice as many of the birds in Antarctica as expected.
The Most Amazing Science Images of the Week, April 9-13, 2012
Snail Massage The snail massage, available in Siberian Russia, is believed to help eliminate wrinkles and make skin appear more youthful. We can't speak to that, though this picture did...
The Trefael Stone And Neolithic Burial Ritual In Wales
The Trefael Stone is an ancient monument in south-west Wales. read more
Indigenous Brazilian tribe certified to trade carbon credits
Brazil's indigenous Suruí tribe has been formally certified to sell carbon credits for their work in preserving Amazonian forests.
Army Wants Everything-Proof Clothing for Soldiers
The U.S. military is looking into special uniform coatings that can shrug off water, dirt and invisible threats such as bacteria or viruses.
The New Old Age Blog: Reconnecting Through Art
Some museums offer tours for elderly patrons with dementia and their caregivers.
Small cages cramp parrots' style – and health
Author and bird lover Mira Tweti starts a national campaign to help owners trade up to bigger enclosures.Mira Tweti does plenty of squawking over the size of parrot cages.
Antiques: Female Astronauts’ Memorabilia for Sale at Auctions
Space-exploration auctions, including memorabilia of female astronauts, will be held by Bonhams in New York, Heritage Auctions in Dallas and Regency-Superior in St. Louis.
Eels Visit Staten Island Early and in Great Numbers
Eel populations, which had been declining on the East Coast, are making a comeback on Staten Island, with large numbers of them appearing earlier than normal.
Europe's big cat roams free again
Conservationists see ray of hope for Iberian lynx
Why Everyone Believes in Magic (Even You)
In a new book, author Matthew Hutson accrues evidence that suggests we all believe in magic; he argues that magical thinking is actually good for us.
Earlier exit of early man from trees?
CAMBRIDGE, England, April 12 (UPI) -- Evidence that chimps often leave the safety of trees to sleep on the ground raises the possibility that some early hominins did too,...
Chivalry at sea a 'myth', Swedish study shows
Imagine a giant ship slowly sinking into the sea, with the men of course standing back allowing women and children to board the life boats and themselves to stoically be...
Mystery bird: grey-headed gull, Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus | @GrrlScientist
These distinctive Peruvian mystery birds are also found in a another, distant, part of the world Grey-headed gull, Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus cirrocephalus (protonym, Larus cirrocephalus), Vieillot, 1818, also known as the grey/gray-hooded gull, photographed in...
Significant skull differences between closely linked groups
In order to accurately identify skulls as male or female, forensic anthropologists need to have a good understanding of how the characteristics of male and female skulls differ between populations....
Scientist at Work Blog: On the Origin of Therapsids
Rocks preserved in the Parnaíba Basin of northeastern Brazil may hold clues about the early history of therapsids, a precursor to mammals.
Windfarms do not cause long-term damage to bird populations, study finds
A large majority of birds can co-exist or thrive with operating windfarms, but some species are harmed during constructionA major new study has quashed fears that onshore windfarms are causing long-term damage to...