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Africa's bushmeat trade increasing
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Increased bushmeat trade in central Africa's tropical forests poses a serious threat to the food supply for the region's poor inhabitants, conservationists...
Hello hello: New iguana species found in Fiji
A new iguana has been discovered on Fiji, adding to the mystery about how these colourful lizards ended up in the South Pacific, zoologists said.
Roman York Skeleton Could Be Early TB Victim
The skeleton of a man discovered by archaeologists in a shallow grave on the site of the University of York's campus expansion could be that of one of Britain's earliest...
Frank Mundus dies at 82; renowned shark fisherman
He became famous for catching great whites and may have been the inspiration for the Capt. Quint character in 'Jaws.' ...
Grizzly Bears Thrive In Montana
The majestic grizzly bear, once king of the Western wilderness but threatened with extinction for a third of a century, has roared back in the U.S. state of Montana.
Pregnancy deaths uncovered
Nearly twice as many women in New South Wales die due to factors surrounding pregnancy or childbirth as previously thought, according to research.
Newest Ant Species is Has Oldest Ancestors
Sometimes the smallest discovery lends itself to the biggest insight. That certainly was the case for University of Texas at Austin graduate student Christian Rabeling, who found a new ant...
What's in a dinosaur name?
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new species of dinosaur is named somewhere in the world every two weeks. But are they all new species, or do the newly-discovered bones really belong to...
PHOTOS: Underwater Museum for Egypt Sunken Treasures?
With towering glass "sails" and fiberglass tunnels on the seafloor, a futuristic underwater museum in Alexandria may bring visitors deep into the site of Cleopatra's sunken palace.
Million-Year-Old Camel Bone Found In Syria
Archaeologists have unearthed a camel jawbone in Syria that might belong to an undiscovered tiny species of the desert-cruising animal and - at a million years old - be the...
Is This The HTC Dream- Android or An Anamorphic Inside Joke
The Dream by HTC seems headed to T-Mobile. Dream will be the first Google Android mobile device to hit the US market and mystery surrounds its actual appearance. Some spy-shots...
VIDEO: City Elephants Go to Camp
A camp for working elephants helps preserve the mahout way of life in Thailand—and helps the beasts get back to nature.
SC Auction To Have Paintings By Penguin, Sea Lions
Paintings featuring the brush strokes and paw prints of animals such as snow leopards and sea lions from zoos around the nation will be sold Tuesday.
Feature: The living culture whose time has come
While permaculture has had a low profile in the West, it has been the key to self-sufficiency for many people in the developing world. Given that climate change and sustainable...
Evolution fine but no apology to Darwin: Vatican
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican said on Tuesday the theory of evolution was compatible with the Bible but planned no posthumous apology to Charles Darwin for the cold reception...
German scientists discover 120 million year-old ant
BERLIN (Reuters) - German biologists have discovered a new species of ant they believe is the oldest on the planet, dating back around 120 million years.
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How 'Kilroy Was Here' Changed the World
The Kilroy character became a legend among the millions of military men and women who served during World War II.
Rare Mass Tombs Discovered Near Machu Picchu
Some 80 human remains found at two sites may shed light on the ancient Inca city's role as a regional center of trade and power, scientists say.
Observatory: Dinosaurs Got by With a Little Bit of Luck
A new study suggests that dinosaurs ruled the roost for some 135 million years not so much because they were superior to the competition, but because they were lucky.
Chagas disease 'older than previously thought'
A study has found evidence that Chagas disease affected people prior to the European arrival in Brazil.
Scottish red kite numbers soaring
The Scottish red kite population has risen to its highest level in 200 years, according to RSPB Scotland.
'Extinct' elephant may have been found again -- on a different island
Pygmy elephant with radio collar. The Borneo pygmy elephant may not be native to the island of Borneo after all. Instead, the population could be the last survivors of the...
Mary Dunn, Yoga Teacher to Thousands, Is Dead at 66
Ms. Dunn was a yoga teacher who guided thousands of students into the discipline known as Iyengar yoga beginning in Berkeley, Calif., in 1974.
Robin McKie: Our scientists must nail the creationists
Robin McKie: The Royal Society should take a much stronger stance in opposing religion in the school lab
Viking graves date to 11th century
ORERBRO, Sweden, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Researchers said six graves uncovered in central Sweden likely date back to the Viking era of the 11th century.
1,400 ancient graves found in Greece
ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Greek officials said more than 1,400 ancient graves have been uncovered by construction workers in Thessaloniki.
Myth world: ancient Babylon visits the British Museum
Hanging Gardens and Tower of Babel under spotlight at British Museum exhibition