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Scientists go 'gaga' to find creatures beneath 600 feet of ice (AP)
March 17, 2010
AP - In a surprising discovery about where higher life can thrive, scientists for the first time found a shrimp-like creature and a jellyfish frolicking beneath a massive Antarctic ice sheet.
China without Google: 'a lose-lose scenario' (AP)
March 17, 2010
AP - China without Google — a prospect that looks increasingly likely — could mean no more maps on mobile phones. A free music service that has helped to fight piracy might be in jeopardy. China's fledgling Web outfits would face less pressure to improve, eroding their ability to one day compete abroad.
Leaky valves could delay space shuttle launch (AP)
March 17, 2010
AP - Space shuttle Discovery has some leaky valves that could delay its launch next month.
New Smartphone App Helps Shoppers Make Greener Food Choices (LiveScience.com)
March 17, 2010LiveScience.com - A new smartphone application aims to help eco-conscious consumers make greener choices at the grocery store.
China investigating child lead poisoning cases (AP)
March 17, 2010AP - Chinese officials said Wednesday they are investigating heightened lead levels among hundreds of children in Hunan province thought to be linked to local smelters — one of many cases underscoring the toll pollution is taking on the health of rural Chinese.
Nigeria says bombing will not stop amnesty program (Reuters)
March 17, 2010Reuters - Bombing by Nigeria's biggest militant group in its oil delta this week will not derail an amnesty deal meant to restore security to Africa's largest energy industry, government and security sources said on Tuesday.
NASA chief Bolden sees opportunities for industry (Reuters)
March 17, 2010Reuters - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden defended the U.S. space agency's budget on Tuesday and said its focus on commercial space transportation would provide "incredible opportunities" for U.S. companies.
Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability (HealthDay)
March 17, 2010HealthDay - MONDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Brain stem cell loss is the reason why repeated anesthesia causes memory and learning problems in children, Swedish researchers suggest.
Shark conservation proposal defeated at UN meeting (AP)
March 17, 2010
AP - China, Japan and Russia helped defeat a U.S.-endorsed proposal at a U.N. wildlife trade meeting Tuesday that would have boosted conservation efforts for sharks, expressing concern it would hurt poor nations and should be the responsibility of regional fisheries bodies.
New protections set for Twain's jumping frog (AP)
March 17, 2010
AP - After 10 years of revisions, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing a final report designating habitat for the California red-legged frog that inspired Mark Twain's famous story.
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