Life Science

Life Science




Glaciers and ice caps are in terminal decline

October 18 - 25, 2006
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The world’s glaciers and ice caps are now in terminal decline because of global warming, scientists have discovered.





Earth’s wobbly orbit blamed for mammal extinctions

October 18 - 25, 2006
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Scientists have named a prime suspect in the mysterious case of the missing mammals.





Asbestos is kept off list of toxic substances

October 18 - 25, 2006
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Chrysotile asbestos, a known human carcinogen, will remain off a global "watch list" of toxic substances for at least two more years after countries led by Canada blocked consensus in United Nations talks.