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Nineteen Baby Siamese Crocodiles Released in Lao PDR by Wildlife Conservation Society and Partners
February 21, 2013 The Wildlife Conservation Society announced today the successful release of 19 critically endangered baby Siamese crocodiles into a local wetland in Lao PDR, where they will be repatriated into the ... > full story -
Scrap 'Unwinnable' Drugs War and Divert Funds Into Curbing Global Antibiotic Misuse, Experts Say
February 20, 2013 Governments around the world should stop squandering resources fighting an "unwinnable war" against illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. Instead, they should use the cash to curb antibiotic ... > full story -
People With Disabilities at Greater Risk of Violence and Subsequent Mental Ill-Health
February 20, 2013 People with disabilities are at a greater risk of being the victims of violence and of suffering mental ill health when victimized, according to new ... > full story -
Migratory Behavior of Oceanic Whitetip Sharks Revealed
February 20, 2013 As the nations of the world prepare to vote on measures to restrict international trade in endangered sharks in early March, a team of researchers has found that one of these species -- the oceanic ... > full story -
Background Checks, Permanent Records Needed for All Firearm Transfers, Not Just Gun Sales by Retailers, Experts Urge
February 20, 2013 Gun violence in the United States can be substantially reduced if Congress expands requirements for background checks on retail gun sales to cover firearm transfers between private parties, a new ... > full story -
Could a Computer on the Police Beat Prevent Violence?
February 18, 2013 As cities work to reduce violence in tight budget times, new research shows how they might be able to target their efforts and police attention on areas prone to violence – with the help of ... > full story -
Child Witness Testimony Less Accurate After Cross-Examination, Australian Study Suggests
February 18, 2013 New research from Australia suggests that child witness testimony is less accurate after ... > full story -
Heart Condition: Arrhythmia Culprit Caught in Action
February 17, 2013 Using powerful X-rays, researchers have reconstructed a crime scene too small for any microscope to observe -- and caught the culprit of arrhythmia in ... > full story -
Scientific Misconduct Is Real, but Rare
February 13, 2013 While instances of scientific misconduct in the publication of research findings is a matter of serious concern, such occurrences are extremely rare, according to new ... > full story -
Romantic Delusions Allow Online Dating Scams to Flourish
February 12, 2013 As international criminal gangs increasingly target online dating and social networking sites, as a means of extorting money from unwary victims, research suggests that new strategies are needed for ... > full story
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