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Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha
(AP)
 AP - A contentious battle between Asia and the West over the fate of the Atlantic bluefin tuna prized by sushi lovers overshadowed a United Nations conference that opened Saturday in the Gulf state of Qatar.
Meeting on deforestation boosts morale, budget
(AP)
 AP - A conference bringing together more than 60 nations Thursday added $1 billion to the fight against deforestation and boosted the morale of those hoping to save the world's forests — a key defense against global warming.
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles
(AP)
 AP - The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades.
Unthinkable Way to Save Money: Eat Less
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - There are many ways to save on food during these lean economic
times. But if you want to turn lean times into lean bodies, you might
be better off shunning the typical advice of clipping more coupons and
looking for sales and instead just buy less food.
APNewsBreak: Probe questions runaway Prius story
(AP)
 AP - A memo drafted for a congressional panel says that investigators with Toyota Motor Corp. and the federal government were unable to make a Prius speed out of control as its owner said it did on a California freeway, casting doubt on the driver's story.
Police arrest 2 in Mumbai for planning strikes
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Police in Mumbai said on Sunday they have arrested two men they say were preparing to attack several targets in the financial hub, including the offices of energy firm Oil and Natural Gas Corp.
Former astronauts criticize US moon decision
(AP)
AP - Two former astronauts have said they are disappointed with the U.S. government's decision to cancel NASA's moon landing program.
Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have found a
type of stem cell tucked away in hair follicles that is capable of
morphing into all three types of skin cells.
Starving sea lion pups wash up on Calif. beaches
(AP)
 AP - Marine mammal experts say dozens of hungry and sick sea lion pups have washed up on Southern California beaches this winter and many have died at rescue centers.
Rio's zoo a maternity ward for endangered species
(AFP)
 AFP - Rio's zoo has been abuzz with activity in recent months, welcoming new arrivals to its collection of animals as it battles to try to save many of the nation's endangered species.
Scientists tease DNA from eggshell of extinct birds
(AFP)
 AFP - In a world first, scientists in Australia announced on Wednesday they had extracted DNA from the fossilised eggshells of extinct birds, including iconic giants such as the moa and elephant bird.
China alleges diplomatic snub at Copenhagen summit
(AP)
AP - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said he was snubbed at last year's Copenhagen climate change conference and fired back Sunday at critics who accuse China of arrogance.
The nation's weather
(AP)
AP - A complex of storms in the eastern portion of the country were forecast to continue providing the most active weather in the country Sunday.
Mysterious Speed Record May Explain Mystery of Sun
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A new study reports that the top of the
gigantic conveyor belt of plasma moving inside the sun has been running at
record-high speeds for the past five years.
Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Two separate scientific
teams announced this week that they had successfully sequenced individual
genomes to pinpoint precise genetic causes of illness -- breakthroughs
that open the door to a future of individualized, genomics-based
medicine.
India police arrest 2 in Mumbai for planning strikes
(Reuters)
Reuters - Police in Mumbai said on Sunday they have arrested two men they say were preparing to attack several targets in the Indian financial hub, including the offices of energy firm Oil and Natural Gas Corp.
Strong 6.6 magnitude quake hits northern Japan
(AFP)
 AFP - A strong, 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan Sunday afternoon, but no tsunami warning was issued, US and Japanese authorities said.
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