World / Science & Education
17.06.2008 23:10
nytimes.com
Scientists believe the distinctive calls made by female chimpanzees during sex take social factors into account.
World
Sciences
17.06.2008 22:37
usatoday.com
Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, looked out the windows of the space shuttle 1983 and was simultaneously struck by the awesome view and the damage people were doing to their planet. Circling 184 miles above Earth, Ride, who lifted off on her historic flight 25 years ago Wednesday, gazed upon a breathtakingly beautiful blue ball suspended against the jet black of space.
USA
Astronomy
17.06.2008 22:37
usatoday.com
As the full moon rises this Wednesday evening, June 18, many people will be tricked into thinking it's unusually large. The moon illusion, as it's known, is a trick in our minds that makes the moon seem bigger when it's near the horizon.
USA
Astronomy
17.06.2008 22:37
usatoday.com
The identity of the mysterious dark matter thought to pervade the universe has eluded astrophysicists for decades. Now, for the first time a team hopes to look inside the sun for one of the prime candidates.
USA
Astronomy
17.06.2008 22:37
usatoday.com
A newly discovered batch of well-preserved dinosaur bones, petrified trees and even freshwater clams in southeastern Utah could provide new clues about life in the region some 150 million years ago.
USA
Astronomy
17.06.2008 22:18
nytimes.com
A study argues that the nation’s focus on helping students who are furthest behind may have yielded steady academic gains for low-achieving students in recent years at the expense of top students.
World
Science & Education
17.06.2008 22:18
nytimes.com
The revamped SAT, expanded three years ago to include a writing test, predicts college success no better than the old test, according to studies by the College Board, which owns the test.
World
Science & Education
17.06.2008 21:02
reuters.com
LONDON (Reuters) - Female chimps keep quiet during sex to keep other females from finding out and punishing them for mating with the best males, British researchers said on Wednesday.
World
Science & Education
17.06.2008 20:12
telegraph.co.uk
Female chimpanzees lead highly promiscuous lives that mark them out as the Sex And The City style sexual predators of the animal kingdom. By Roger Highfield.
Great Britain
Science & Education
17.06.2008 20:12
telegraph.co.uk
Men with lower levels of testosterone are more likely to die earlier, reports Roger Highfield.
Great Britain
Science & Education
17.06.2008 20:11
telegraph.co.uk
On Waterloo Day, Andrew Roberts reports on an extraordinary account of the battle by a 22-year-old bride that inspired Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair'
Great Britain
Books & CD
17.06.2008 20:01
reuters.com
LONDON (Reuters) - Female chimps keep quiet during sex to keep other females from finding out and punishing them for mating with the best males, British researchers said on Wednesday.
World
Science & Education
17.06.2008 17:13
nytimes.com
Well preserved bones and petrified vegetation date to the late Jurassic period, said state officials.
World
Sciences
17.06.2008 15:29
roomthirteen.com
Israeli Metallers debut is a concept telling the story of the Israelites exodus from Egypt. Absolutely Stunning!!
World
Books & CD
17.06.2008 14:24
roomthirteen.com
A pretty tune but it lacks any catchy hooks or unique elements.
World
Books & CD
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