Reuters: Science News

Australian pokes shark in eye during attack

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:18:32 +0100

SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian swimmer survived a great white shark attack by poking the creature in the eyes as it dragged him through the water after badly savaging his left leg.

Genetic sleuths unmask secrets of big tomatoes

Sun, 11 May 2008 18:47:39 +0100

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The secret behind growing large tomatoes lies not in the fertilizer or the perfect soil conditions, but in just a few genetic changes that over time have resulted in tomatoes 1,000 times bigger than their wild ancestors, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.

Neil Young gets new honour -- his own spider

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:58:10 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Iconic singer and songwriter Neil Young has had an honour bestowed upon him that is not received by many musicians -- his own spider.

Chile volcanic eruption seen at critical stage

Fri, 09 May 2008 22:37:20 +0100

PUERTO MONTT, Chile (Reuters) - A towering plume of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile's remote Patagonia could rain down on the surrounding area and cause devastating damage, a volcano expert warned on Friday.

Ivory Coast seeks $1 mln for three-headed coconut tree

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:11:57 +0100

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Researchers in Ivory Coast are asking $1 million for a three-headed hybrid coconut tree they believe could substantially boost the tropical nut's yield.