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Aging brains are different in humans and chimps
Evolution of human longevity led to both a large brain and brain shrinkage, compared to chimpanzees, say researchers. Read more on aging brains.
July 27, 2011
Millions felt the heat in the Eastern US this past weekend
Newark recorded an all-time record high of 108 F on July 22, 2011. Nighttime lows were in the low 80s - they're typically in the low 60s. Read more on the heat.
July 26, 2011
Rhode Island approves ocean management plan
On July 22, Rhode Island approved an Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP) that may provide a model for coastal management throughout the U.S.
July 26, 2011
Great white shark leaps aboard research boat
Researchers had their hands (and boat) full after a routine shark count turned into a close encounter with a great white.
July 25, 2011
Carbon sequestration a surprise benefit of forest plan
When the U.S. Northwest Forest Plan stopped most tree cutting on public lands, the area became a carbon sink. Read more on carbon sequestration.
July 25, 2011
For female mongooses, being dominant has costs
There are considerable costs for female banded mongooses who try to prevent younger females from having pups, say researchers.
July 24, 2011
Stunning aurora borealis time lapse video
Magical sky display of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.
July 23, 2011
Polar bears swimming longer distances, cubs dying in the process
Less Arctic summer ice means polar bears need to swim further to get to the sea ice they use as a platform to catch seals. And cubs are dying in the process.
July 22, 2011
New types of water waves discovered by scientists
Wave experts at the France describe two newly discovered types of water waves in the July 2011 issue of Physical Review.
July 21, 2011
Giant dust storm returns to Phoenix on July 18
Residents of Phoenix, Arizona saw the return of a giant dust storm on July 18, though not as large as the one that plagued the area on July 5.
July 19, 2011
