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EU to ban pesticides in bee scare

The European Commission will restrict the use of pesticides linked to bee deaths by researchers, despite a split among EU states on the issue.

Portugal commissions world’s first Nissan Leaf electric car police fleet

Portugal's Police has put the world's first Nissan Leaf police car fleet on the streets. The eight-car fleet will help PSP in its goal to reduce its carbon footprint.

A sporting victory for equal rights

A few days ago the runner made history as one of two women named in the Saudi Olympic team.

Vaccine and antibiotics stabilized so refrigeration is not needed

Researchers have developed a new silk-based stabilizer that will provide a new avenue toward eliminating the need to keep some vaccines and antibiotics refrigerated, which could save billions of dollars every year and increase accessibility to third world populations.

Ex-addicts staying sober through sport

After beating his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Scott Strode found support through sports. Since 2007, his nonprofit, Phoenix Multisport, has provided free athletic activities and a sober support community to more than 4,700 participants in Colorado.

Libya election: High turnout in historic vote

Libyans have been voting in their first free national election for 60 years.

Human Rights Council backs Internet freedom

Despite opposition from India, China and Russia, the UN Human Rights Council passed its first resolution on Internet freedom, to support individuals’ rights online.

Experimental headlight system can see through rain and snow

Driving at night in falling rain or snow can be treacherous, but not just because the asphalt is slippery – visibility is also greatly reduced, as the driver’s view of the road ahead is obscured by brightly headlight-lit raindrops or snowflakes. In the future, however, that may not be so much of a problem. A team led by Carnegie Mellon University’s Prof. Srinivasa Narasimhan has developed an experimental headlight system that renders most foreground precipitation virtually invisible, while still adequately illuminating the road beyond.

Chinese police ‘smash’ trafficking gangs, frees 181

Chinese police have broken up two major child trafficking gangs and freed 181 children, officials say.

Long hunt detects possible ‘God particle’

Physicists in Europe claim they have discovered a new particle consistent with the long-sought Higgs boson, crucial to theories of the universe.

China to ban shark fin soup from official functions

Shark fin lovers attending an upcoming Chinese government soirée may be disappointed to find the delicacy off the menu.

Illinois becomes first inland state to ban shark fin sales to aid global conservation effort

ith the Shedd Aquarium's Wild Reef as a backdrop, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law banning the sale, trade or distribution of shark fins.

10,000 sq mi of Congo rainforest declared World Heritage site

On Tuesday, the United Nations Education, Science, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the Sangha Tri-National Protected Area complex (TNS) as a World Heritage Site for its density and diversity of rainforest wildlife.

Cashing in the American dream to help AIDS orphans, those who raise them

Jackson Kaguri is helping grandmothers who are raising grandchildren left orphaned by AIDS. His Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project provides free education and health care to nearly 600 children in Uganda, and it offers support to nearly 7,000 grandmothers.

Shark fin ban gains momentum in Metro cities

A campaign to stamp out the use of shark fins by Chinese restaurants is quickly gaining steam across Metro Vancouver.

Venezuela Ends Shark Finning, Creates Protected Area

Venezuela set forth a series of measures this week to protect sharks within its waters including the banning of shark fishing in 3,730 square kilometers (1,440 square miles) of the Caribbean Sea.

Senate rejects GOP bid to lift EPA coal plant regulations

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed move Wednesday to scrap EPA regulations on mercury and toxic chemical emissions from coal power plants, not swayed by the contention that the rules are killing jobs, not saving lives.

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