[Science] Killer cats leave billions of avian, rodent victims, study finds

Killer cats leave billions of avian, rodent victims, study finds
http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170588511/killer-kitties-cats-kill-billions-every-year
(CNN) -- Think of the world's most prolific killers, and you might come up with a list that includes sharks, lions and even humans.

NASA launches new tracking and communication satellite
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/50640765/ns/technology_and_science-space/
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - NASA launched a new communication satellite Wednesday to stay in touch with its space station astronauts and relay more Hubble telescope images.

Ancient Tapeworm Eggs Found in Fossilized Shark Poop
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/50645392/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Ancient tapeworm eggs found in 270-million-year-old shark poop suggests these parasites may have plagued animals for much longer than previously known, researchers say.

Beijing Says Air to Improve 'Noticeably' as Snow, Rain Forecast
http://abcnews.go.com/International/chinas-filthy-air-prompts-mask-rush-cans-fresh/story?id=18352787
Beijing said air quality will “improve noticeably” tomorrow as snow and rain was forecast for the Chinese capital today and pollution levels moderated.

Comet not responsible for Clovis disappearance
http://www.tgdaily.com/general-science-brief/69133-comet-not-responsible-for-clovis-disappearance
A group of researchers has poured scorn on the idea that a comet wiped out the North American Clovis people 13,000 years ago. The theory has been around a while, and won increased support last year with the identification of metal spherules at several ...

Analysis: 'Double-dipping' suspected in research
http://esciencenews.com/articles/2013/01/30/scientists.may.have.received.millions.duplicate.funding
A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Analysis: 'Double-dipping' suspected in research. Dan Vergano USA TODAY @dvergano6:09p.

Kia answers the question of where babies come from
http://www.fastcocreate.com/1682314/baby-pandas-and-rocketships-kias-super-bowl-spot-explains-how-babies-are-made
Few have a good answer to the question of "where do babies come from?" but Kia works on an interesting theory in their Super Bowl commercial.

Iran Takes First Step to Send Man to Space
http://en.trend.az/regions/iran/2113061.html
Sending a biocapsule to the space and retrieving it successfully was Iran's first step on the path to sending a human to the space, Iran's Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi said after his agency announced on Monday that it had sent a monkey to the orbit, brought ...