This Week

Death of the mastadon

New evidence implicates the hunters!

It's one of the biggest puzzles of paleontology: Why did North America's large mammals go extinct shortly after the glaciers melted about 15k years ago? New study suggests that hunters get the credit -- or blame. ...more

Last Week

Fearing flu, finding vaccine

Are there faster routes to good vaccine?

Flu vaccine is made in eggs, but that's too slow for a major epidemic. How are vaccines made inside animal cells? What other methods can protect us against a fast-changing, deadly virus? ...more

In The News

Antarctic ozone hole: 10th largest on record!

Hole was about as big as North America in September, scientists report. Read about ozone and the other "planetary limits." ...more

Shooting rampage at Ft. Hood kills 12, wounds 31.

Take a peek into the brain of a mass murderer. ...more

Origin of Species: It's 150 years young!

Darwin's book rocked biology -- and society. Read the latest evidence for evolution. ...more

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Many environmentalists maintain that intense blasts of sonar, used to detect submarines, disorient, injure, and even kill marine mammals. 3 days ago
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