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From Politics & Policy 3:12 pm

Study Slams EPA's Draft Fracking Report On Wyoming Water Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is again under fire for a draft study released late last year that suggests natural gas drilling contaminated ground water.

Pliosaur

From Science 9:36 am

Ancient 'Loch Ness Monster' Suffered From Arthritis Leading To Pliosaur Demise, New Research Says

Ancient versions of the mythical Loch Ness monster apparently suffered from a very pedestrian case of arthritis as they aged, according to British researchers, leading to the demise of the pliosaur.

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday.

From Science 9:29 am

Insecticide Resistance Threatens Malaria Fight

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday.

Pliosaurus: Lochness Monster-Like Animal Also Had Arthritis Problem

From Society 8:51 am

Pliosaurus: Lochness Monster-Like Animal Also Had Arthritis Problem

Bristol University scientists find signs of a degenerative condition similar to human arthritis in the jaw of a pliosaur.

Earth's resources are unsustainable at current worldwide rate of consumption

From Science 5:35 am

WWF: Two Earths Needed by 2030 to Sustain World Population

WWF Living Planet Report gives stark warning of the Earth’s diminishing resources.

Harmful Chemicals Could Reduce Sperm Count

From Society 5:11 am

Harmful Chemicals Could Reduce Sperm Count

Glasgow University researchers find that chemicals in cosmetics, detergents and pollutants could lead to low sperm count.

Obestity

From Society 4:02 am

Fat Tax of 20% Needed to Improve Population Health

BMJ experts claim levy on unhealthy food and drinks should be combined with subsidies on fruit and vegetables.

From Society 1:44 am

Ancient Peruvian Bones Found In Florida

Researchers from the University of Central Florida and the Yale University have discovered ancient Peruvian bones in Florida.

Nerve transfer

From Science 6:09 pm

Quadriplegic Man Regains Some Use Of Hands After Doctors ‘Rewire’ His Nerves

Surgeons have "rewired" a 71-year-old paralyzed man using a technique called nerve transfer, helping him regain some use of his hands.

Farmer harvests crop

From Companies May 15

Dow's New Ad Wants You To Know: 2,4-D Corn Is Necessary To Feed The World [VIDEO]

An ad touting the benefits of its multiple herbicide-resistant Enlist corn tells viewers it won't exacerbate the growing epidemic of "superweeds."