February's brutal chimpanzee attack, during which a pet chimp inflicted devastating injuries on a Connecticut woman, was a stark reminder that chimps are much stronger than humans—as much as four-times stronger, some researchers believe. But what is it that makes our closest primate cousins so much stronger than we are?
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The Secret To Chimp Strength
Posted by AlbertE 343 days ago (http://www.sciencedaily.com)
Herpes infected monkeys escape research facility
Posted by AlbertE 345 days ago (http://www.nbcaugusta.com)
Researchers warned the public not to approach the monkeys if they were spotted.They were infected with Herpes and had not been tested for certain other diseases primates may carry that can pose high risks to humans.
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Dance of the Honeybee Holds Key to Survival
Posted by AlbertE 346 days ago (http://www.guardian.co.uk)
The "waggle dance" of honeybees is one of nature's great wonders: a sophisticated communication system that conveys distances and directions from the hive to sources of nectar. Now a British scientist is hoping to read the dance in order to reverse the honeybee's critical decline.
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Gamma-Ray Burst May Have Caused Ancient Mass Extinction
Posted by AlbertE 346 days ago (http://news.nationalgeographic.com)
A brilliant burst of gamma rays may have caused a mass extinction event on Earth 440 million years ago - and a similar celestial catastrophe could happen again, according to a new study.
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Decoding Mysterious Green Glow Of The Sea
Posted by AlbertE 346 days ago (http://www.sciencedaily.com)
Many longtime sailors have been mesmerized by the dazzling displays of green light often seen below the ocean surface in tropical seas. Now researchers have uncovered key clues about the bioluminescent worms that produce the green glow and the biological mechanisms behind their light production....
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The Raw Story | Scientists find active super-thermite at WTC
Posted by AlbertE 347 days ago (http://rawstory.com)
A coalition of nine scientists co-authored a study in The Open Chemistry and Physics Journal detailing the presence of 'active thermitic materials' in dust collected from WTC sites.
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Meat Ants Lead Australia's Charge Against Hated Cane Toads
Posted by AlbertE 347 days ago (http://www.guardian.co.uk)
Scientists enlist insects in latest attempt at biological management of country's numerous eco-system disasters.103 Diggs and 10 Comments - Submitted by tbhurst - Mirror
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Crazy genetics: Can chickens turn back into dinosaurs?
Posted by AlbertE 349 days ago (http://fora.tv)
A look back at our own history, and a question about creating a really tiny dinosaur. Do you think this could be possible?74 Diggs and 4 Comments - Submitted by WriterSD - Mirror
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