http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Deep in Africa's Kalahari Desert lies the "Devil's claw," a plant that may hold the key to effective treatments for arthritis, tendonitis and other illnesses that affect millions each year. Unfortunately, years of drought have pushed the Devil's claw toward extinction, so scientists are scrambling to devise new ways to produce the valuable medicinal chemicals of the Devil's claw and other rare plants. http://www.physorg.com/news169653842.html Chemistry Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:30:02 EST news169653842 (PhysOrg.com) -- A 200-year-old report by a sea captain and a stunning photograph of the 2008 eruption of Mount Chaiten are helping scientists at the University of Illinois better understand strong volcanic plumes. http://www.physorg.com/news157210366.html Space & Earth Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:33:43 EST news157210366 (PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has photographed several dust devils dancing across the arctic plain this week and sensed a dip in air pressure as one passed near the lander. http://www.physorg.com/news140445306.html Space & Earth Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:35:06 EST news140445306 Running for more than 1,000 kilometers along picturesque coastline, California's Highway 1 is easy prey for many of the natural hazards plaguing the region, including landslides. http://www.physorg.com/news134054253.html Technology Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:17:33 EST news134054253