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Unexpected large monkey population discovered

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created Aug 28, 2008 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

A Wildlife Conservation Society report reveals surprisingly large populations of two globally threatened primates in a protected area in Cambodia.





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Understanding the pros and cons of health overhaul (AP)

Understanding the pros and cons of health overhaul

Medicine & Health / Health

created 8 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Maybe you've been reading the health care bill in your spare time. Then perhaps you can answer this question:


Japan launches 5th spy satellite (AP)

Japan launches 5th spy satellite

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created 16 hours ago | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

(AP) -- Japan launched its fifth spy satellite into orbit Saturday in a bid to boost its ability to independently gather intelligence, the government said.


Government delays new ban on Internet gambling

Technology / Internet

created Nov 27, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(AP) -- The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are giving U.S. financial institutions an additional six months to comply with regulations designed to ban Internet gambling.


A costly diagnosis: Alzheimer's disease takes toll on memories, and money too

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Alzheimer's disease takes a devastating emotional toll on families but it also is one of the most expensive conditions to treat because of its progressive nature, requiring increasing assistance with eating, bathing and other ...


Indonesia rejects Bali plan for turtle sacrifices (AP)

Indonesia rejects Bali plan for turtle sacrifices

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Indonesia has rejected a push by the resort island of Bali for rare turtles to be legally slain in Hindu ceremonies, siding with conservationists of the protected reptiles against religious advocates, ...


In Greenland, warming fuels dream of hidden wealth (AP)

In Greenland, warming fuels dream of hidden wealth

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 27, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

(AP) -- Gert Ignatiussen returns to this fjord-front Inuit town with the spoils of his hunting trip. Six seals, all killed with a single shot to the head.


Marine ecosystems get a climate form guide

Marine ecosystems get a climate form guide

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 27, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first-ever Australian benchmark of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and options for adaptation is being released in Brisbane today.


Apple's iPhone set to make splash in South Korea (AP)

Apple's iPhone set to make splash in South Korea

Technology / Business

created Nov 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The iPhone's arrival in South Korea is generating considerable buzz among consumers and industry watchers amid expectations it will shake up a market dominated by world-beating domestic manufacturers.


McKinnon, accused of hacking into US military and NASA computers, faces extradition to the United States

UFO-obsessed Briton loses bid to block US extradition

Technology / Other

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 3

A Briton accused of hacking into US military and NASA computers faces extradition to the United States after the British government Thursday rejected last-ditch requests to block the move.


The skyline of Tokyo in Japan, where scientists have criticised the new government for plans to slash research budgets

Japan scientists attack govt research cut plans

Other Sciences / Other

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Top Japanese scientists, including four Nobel laureates, have criticised the new government for plans to slash research budgets, warning the country will loose its high-tech edge.



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