Sunday, October 13, 2002

Behavior: A Best Friend in Times of Stress. People cope better with stressful tasks in the company of a pet than when alone or supported by a friend or spouse, a new study has found. By John O'neil. [New York Times: Health] 5:45:42 PM    comments

Hard-Hit Monarch Butterflies Demonstrate Their Resilience. Monarch butterfly numbers plunged over large areas of the United States this summer, yet had a surprisingly average year in the Midwest. By Carol Kaesuk Yoon. [New York Times: Science] 5:43:49 PM    comments

As Trees Die, Biologists Battle Back. The effort to surround a new and relentless plague that threatens oaks, redwoods and much more. By Carol Kaesuk Yoon. [New York Times: Science] 5:40:41 PM    comments

Bruce Barton. "When you're through changing, you're through." [Quotes of the Day] 5:38:06 PM    comments

Kenya's Leader to Step Down but Not Out. President Daniel arap Moi, a shrewd tactician when it comes to running Kenya, is leaving office on his own terms. By Marc Lacey. [New York Times: International] 5:34:51 PM    comments

For the Ozone Layer, a New Look. Satellite observation of the hole in the ozone layer shows that it has split in two and has shrunk considerably. By The New York Times. [New York Times: Science] 5:32:59 PM    comments

5 Little Oryxes and the Big Bad Lioness of Kenya. A lioness from the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya that adopted five newborn antelopes finally ate one of her adoptees. By Marc Lacey. [New York Times: Science] 5:30:27 PM    comments

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