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New African wolf species identified
OXFORD, England, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- U.K. scientists say genetic evidence revealed the mysterious "Egyptian jackal" is not a jackal at all but a new sub-species of gray wolf.
Humans left Africa 65,000 years earlier: study
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Modern humans may have left Africa for Arabia up to 65,000 years earlier than previously thought and their exodus was enabled by environmental factors rather than technology,...
Cocaine tied to Colombian deforestation
STONY BROOK, N.Y., Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Cultivating coca bushes, the source of cocaine, is destroying rainforests in Colombia and threatening the region's plant and animal diversity, researchers say.
Documentary Tells Tale of Chimp Raised as Human
New Sundance Documentary Tells Tale of Nim Chimpsky, the Chimp Raised as a Human
To Stay Stable At Sea, Look to the Horizon
The old sailor's advice is true: Looking at the horizon can steady you at sea.
How spring-loaded filaree seeds self launch
Even by invading plants' standards, the filaree, or common stork's bill, has been remarkably successful. Introduced into North America in the eighteenth century, it is now endemic in south-western states...
Pictues: 40-Mile "Drape" to Cover U.S. River?
See artist Christo's vision for a giant art installation over a Colorado river that has drawn opposition from a river-protection group.
Walk like a man: Gorilla strolls on hind legs
A gorilla has achieved fame for walking upright on his hind legs like a human at a British animal park.
Denmark, Finland and Belgium have best democracies, experts say
A new democracy barometer shows the development of the thirty best democracies in the world. Denmark, Finland and Belgium have the highest quality of democracy, whereas Great Britain, France, Poland,...
Hide and seek
Where in the University does a 100-year-old tortilla, an early American plow, a carved Angolan spoon, or a student toga belong? And why does it belong there? An offbeat new exhibit, drawing...
VIDEO: A Pacific coast hummingbird in eastern Nfld.
A hummingbird that is normally found west of the Rocky Mountains has been spotted repeatedly in eastern Newfoundland.
Was the fox prehistoric man's best friend?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Early humans may have preferred the fox to the dog as an animal companion, new archaeological findings suggest.
Why this crane is dancing
The endangered red-crowned crane is forging bonds with its mate before breedingCranes are not just beautiful – they could also give the Strictly Come Dancing competitors a run for their...
No leftovers for Tyrannosaurus rex: New evidence that T. rex was hunter, not scavanger
Tyrannosaurus rex hunted like a lion, rather than regularly scavenging like a hyena, new research reveals. The findings end a long-running debate about the hunting behavior of this awesome predator.
Study: Humans, orangutans in genetic link
AARHUS, Denmark, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Though chimpanzees are our closest relatives, humans have some genes more like those of a more distant kin, the orangutan, Danish researchers say.
New Evidence That Life On Earth Was Forged in Outer Space
Two new studies published in the past week lend more weight to the theory that life, or at least its constituent parts, came from outer space. One bolsters the theory that left-handedness...
Parrot deaths remain mysterious
731 African grey parrots were discovered dead after a short flight from Johannesburg to Durban, South Africa, on Christmas eve. The circumstances surrounding these birds deaths remain mysterious and suspicious.The news has recently...
Elaine Paintin obituary
Former British Library head of art and drafter of the Treasure ActInto a life cut short by a heart attack at the age of 63, Elaine Paintin packed three quite different phases...
E.O. Wilson to receive Thoreau Prize
PEN New England will present this year’s Henry David Thoreau Prize for Literary Excellence in Nature Writing on Feb. 8 to author Edward O. Wilson in recognition of his exceptional...
Central America: Panama's big ambition
Researchers in Panama suffered under a dictatorship and were overshadowed by the United States. Now the country is attempting a scientific renaissance.
Final word? T. rex indeed a ferocious killer
Was Tyrannosaurus rex a fearsome hunter, or merely an opportunistic scavenger? By looking at both potential rivals and prey of the ancient carnivore, scientists now have evidence that it had...
FOR KIDS: Eating meat way before T. rex
Fossil find uncovers traits of some of earliest dinos
Australian season at the British Museum
Exhibition featuring art, artifacts as well as flora from country's different regions and climates opens in May
UNC, Michigan State close to aircraft carrier game
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina and Michigan State are closing in on a deal to play a basketball game on an aircraft carrier next...
Tyrannosaurus rex study reaffirms its predatory credentials
Scientists have debated the dinosaur's diet for decades with one camp arguing that it fed by scavenging and the other defending it as a fearsome hunterThe reputation of Tyrannosaurus rex has been restored...
Genetic origin of cultivated citrus determined: Researchers find evidence of origins of orange, lime, lemon, grapefruit, other citrus species
Even with a documented history of cultivation spanning more than 4,000 years, the exact genetic origins of cultivated Citrus species such as sweet orange, lemon, and grapefruit have remained obscure....
Deadly for bugs, perfect for bat naps
Interior of carnivorous pitcher plant is a daytime refuge for nighttime hunters
Country diary: Wenlock Edge
I was not used to seeing the Edge from this angle; it was like becoming the view looking back at myself or casting a shadow. When views to the west were lost...