Minnow to be 1st fish taken off endangered list
A tiny minnow that lives only in Oregon is set to become the first fish ever taken off U.S. Endangered Species Act protection because it is no longer threatened with extinction.
A tiny minnow that lives only in Oregon is set to become the first fish ever taken off U.S. Endangered Species Act protection because it is no longer threatened with extinction.
Ecology
Feb 4, 2014
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A zoo in northern Thailand said Tuesday a pregnant giant panda in its care had suffered a miscarriage, quashing hopes of the birth of a second cub in the panda-mad country.
Plants & Animals
Feb 4, 2014
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A group of Washington State University researchers have developed a chewing gum-like battery material that could dramatically improve the safety of lithium ion batteries.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 4, 2014
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New insights into how the cells in our bodies divide could improve our knowledge of a condition linked to cancer, a study suggests.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 4, 2014
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An alternative approach to the traditional introductory laboratory course at the undergraduate level significantly increases student retention rates, according to research published in mBio, the online open-access journal ...
Social Sciences
Feb 4, 2014
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Just outside the Olympic Park in Sochi, where the Winter Games open on Friday, is a green space with benches, artificial ponds and a couple of hides. "Ornithological Park", the sign declares.
Environment
Feb 4, 2014
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Facebook has grown into an Internet giant over the last decade, but it is celebrating its birthday with a low-key, belated party and an eye toward the future.
Business
Feb 4, 2014
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