Bacteria tell the tale of human intercourse | Gene ExpressionWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:42AMThe Pith: the genetic relationships between bacteria in our stomach can tell us a lot about the relationships between various groups of people. Additionally, the distribution of different strains of bacteria may have significant public health implications. The above image is from a paper which was pushed online yesterday in PLoS ONE: Evolutionary History of Helicobacter pylori Sequences Reflect ...
Feds plan to revoke fraudulent citizenship of 1,800Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:29PMThe federal government believes some 1,800 Canadian citizens have obtained their citizenship through fraudulent means and it intends to revoke their status, Postmedia News has learned.
Are we prepared for another 9-11?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:00AMAt the site of a terrorist attack, an earthquake or a tsunami, emergency responders are focused on search and rescue, and saving lives.
Cambodia and Thailand will have DMZ established in temple area, according to UN rulingTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:42AMThe UN’s International Court of Justice has ruled that Thailand and Cambodia must withdraw their troops from a disputed border region where an ancient temple is located.
Letters to the Editor: July 19, 2011Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
Decoding Disasters: Are We Prepared For Another 9-11?Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:50PMDisaster Research Center scientists study world's worst disasters in hopes of saving more lives in the future At the site of a terrorist attack, an earthquake or a tsunami, emergency responders are focused on search and rescue, and saving lives. Some disaster sites provide an opportunity for experts with different skills than the police, firefighters and aid organizations that are first on the ...
'Clinton, Jayalalithaa WILL discuss Sri Lanka'Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:12AMA senior official in the Barack Obama administration, who will accompany Clinton, has said that Sri Lanka would definitely figure in the discussions between the secretary of state and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha when they meet for the first time.
Asian Markets Lacklustre; Trade SidewaysMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:36AMRead full story for details.
Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog]Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...