Bearded Vultures Re-introduced to the Alps: The Return of the Bone Crusher
In the 19th century, the Bearded Vulture had a bad press. It was accused of carrying off and devouring lambs and even small children. Alpine …
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Me and My Pet Tiger: “Trespassers Will Be Eaten”
Eccentric private citizens in the United States own more tigers than exist in the wild worldwide. But owning big cats can be a dangerous hobby, …
RoboCup 2006: Silicon Players of the Beautiful Game
Never mind chess — the cool game for smart machines now is soccer. Humanoid robots stumble around the field but learn quickly. They’re playing their …
Our Warming World: The Day the Climate Changed
The climate change debate may have turned an important corner. Sir Nicholas Stern’s report not only put a price tag on global warming, but also …
Climate Change: Carbon Dioxide is Killing Cold-Water Reefs
The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is acidifying the oceans. The first victims could be cold-water coral, which are believed to populate the edges of all …
Global Warming: Climate Change Sparks Scrap for Arctic Resources
While scientists and conservationists worry about the potentially dire consequences of global warming, politicians and businessmen are already battling over how to reap the economic …
‘Little Princess’ and the Bird Flu Mysteries: Tracking the Spread of Avian Influenza
When bird flu reached Turkey, experts thought it was carried from Russia by migrating geese or ducks. So when wild birds migrate to Germany this …
Winter Sleepers: Researchers Ask – Can Humans Hibernate?
In a new take on hibernation, biologists now believe that mammals are not the only ones who use the winter months to store up energy. …