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El Nino may have helped Magellan cross the Pacific
(AP)
AP - The El Nino phenomenon that has puzzled climate scientists in recent decades may have assisted the first trip around the world nearly 500 years ago.
Researchers warn of nitrogen hazard to environment
(AP)
AP - While carbon dioxide has been getting lots of publicity in climate change, reactive forms of nitrogen are also building up in the environment, scientists warn.
Russian supply ship docks to space station
(AP)
AP - A Russian supply ship docked to the international space station on Friday, delivering more than 2 tons of food, water, equipment and scientific experiments.
Da Vinci to be honored by small helicopter flight
(AP)
AP - A Japanese man who developed the world's smallest helicopter will take flight in the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in tribute to the Renaissance genius' original idea.
2nd Strong Aftershock Hits China Sunday Morning
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Another strong aftershock struck the Sichuan region of China early Sunday morning.
Storm Halong poised to hit northern Philippines
(AFP)
AFP - Tropical storm Halong gained strength as it approached the northern Philippines and was expected to hit land late Saturday, the government weather station said.
Space Station Crew Welcomes New Cargo Ship
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - Astronauts
aboard the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed the arrival of a new
Russian cargo ship filled with fresh food, water and other vital supplies Friday
after a flawless orbital rendezvous.
American tourist joins pandas in 'surreal' earthquake ordeal
(AFP)
AFP - An American tourist who survived China's deadly earthquake says he is not only lucky to be alive -- he had a "surreal" experience of sharing the moment with giant pandas.
Earth Extinctions Blamed on Cosmic Speed Bump
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - The sun bounces up and down as it roams the Milky Way, and such
wavering might have hurled showers of comets Earth's way that caused mass
extinctions, including the one that killed the dinosaurs, a new study claims.
Saudi oil output hike would not solve US problems: Bush
(AFP)
AFP - US President George W. Bush said on Saturday that a hike in oil output by Saudi Arabia would not solve American energy problems.
New SKorean law tightens rules on cloning
(AFP)
AFP - South Korea's parliament on Friday passed a law to regulate research into cloning, following a scandal in which a now-disgraced expert claimed to have made the first human clone stem cells.
