Archaeology & Paleontology

Did pterosaurs feed by skimming? (Physorg.com, July 24

Elephants, Human Ancestors Evolved in Synch, DNA Reveals (National Geographic News, July 23)

Three-million-year old mammal remains found in Greece(Physorg.com, July 23)

Archaeologists find key to Devon's Medieval past (Physorg.com, July 23)

Mythical satyr may be preserved in salt (USA Today, July 22)

Environment

Australia's First Carbon Trading Exchange Opens (PlanetArk, July 24)

Americans Warm to Nuclear Power and Sour on Oil (LiveScience, July 23)

Morocco cracks down on illegal fishing (WWF, July 23)

Climate Change Fears Reach Even Formula One Racing (ENN, July 23)

Humans 'affect global rainfall' (BBC News, July 23)

US Could Reverse Suspect Endangered Species Rulings (PlanetArk, July 23)

Climate change linked to a millennium of war in China (New Scientist, July 23)

Gas pipeline in Brazil seen as a model (Christian Science Monitor, July 23)

China postpones pollution report (BBC News, July 23)

A Boston River Now (Mostly) Fit for Swimming (N.Y. Times, July 22) Site requires free registration

Exploration & Adventure

Exploring the last frontier (BBC News, July 23)

Scientists look to expand Russian territory (Russia Today, July 23)

Italians Summit Gasherbrum II by New Route(EverestNews, July 22)

Aviation Hall of Fame honors adventurer Steve Fossett, astronaut Sally Ride, others (International Herald Tribune/AP, July 21)

Medicine & Health

Powered ankle could be the next step in prosthesis (New Scientist, July 240

Enlightened Medicine Found in Dark Ages (LiveScience, July 23)

World 'losing fight against Aids' (BBC News, July 23)

Kenya's malaria-free areas feel sting (L.A. Times, July 22) Site requires free registration

In Botswana, Step to Cut AIDS Proves a Formula for Disaster (Washington Post, July 21) Site requires free registration

Peoples & Culture

Indian Tribe Becomes Force in West’s Energy Boom (N.Y. Times, July 24) Site requires free registration

In Bolivia, fiestas are a way of life (Christian Science Monitor, July 24)

Muslims Speak Out (Washington Post, July 22) Site requires free registration

New Leaders Say Pensive French Think Too Much (N.Y. Times, July 21) Site requires free registration

Camp Joins Summer Fun With Teaching Hindu Faith (N.Y. Times, July 21) Site requires free registration

Natural Disasters & Weather

Russia prepares for volcano eruption (Physorg.com, July 23)

U.K. braced for more floods (BBC News, July 23)

China Floods Take More Lives As River Dykes Threatened (TerraDaily/AFP, July 22)

Global and U.S. Hazards/Climate Extremes (updated weekly on Wednesdays)

Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet [pdf] (updated late Fridays)

People & Places in the News

Ecuador Tries Novel Balance of Oil and Environment (PlanetArk, July 24)

On an Ancient Canal, Grunge Gives Way to Grandeur (N.Y. Times, July 24) Site requires free registration

Scientists say Snowy River flowing again [New Mexico] (YahooNews/AP, July 23)

Tibet Warming Up Faster Than Anywhere in the World (PlanetArk, July 23)

In Alaska, a Road Marked With Controversy(Washington Post, July 23)Site requires free registration

In an Eastern Congo Oasis, Blood Amid the Greenery (Washington Post, July 22) Site requires free registration

Dubai skyscraper world's tallest (BBC News, July 22)

The Easiest Thing You’ll Do All Day in This Alaskan Town Is Hail a Taxi [Bethel] (N.Y. Times, July 22) Site requires free registration

Indonesian Town Begins Preparation for the Next Tsunami (N.Y. Times, July 21) Site requires free registration

Plants & Animals

Kashmir Revolt Helps Endangered Bear Populations (ENN, July 24)

Shark Attacks: Low Fatality Rates Still Equal High Anxiety (ABC News, July 24)

A Movable Beast: Asian Pythons Thrive in Florida (N.Y. Times, July 24) Site requires free registration

Jumbo squid invades California (news@nature.com, July 24)

Gardening Fish "Domesticate" Crops of Algae (National Geographic News, July 23)

China claims a first with cloned rabbit (YahooNews/Reuters, July 23)

Simple Strategies Could Save Malaysia Sea Turtles (PlanetArk, July 23)

Butterfly Back From The Brink Of Extinction (ScienceDaily, July 23)

In Indonesia, a hunt for new fish (Physorg.com, July 23)

Software recognises dolphins by their whistles (New Scientist, July 22)

High-flying Honkers Have Superhuman Power (ScienceDaily, July 22)

Ohio man tells of Hawaii shark attack (YahooNews/AP, July 21)

Ecotourism Driving Tibetan Monkeys to Infanticide (National Geographic News, July 20)

Bionic Dog Gets Carbon-Fiber Paw (LiveScience, July 23)

Science & Technology

At Fermilab, the Race Is on for the ‘God Particle’ (N.Y. Times, July 24) Site requires free registration

Penguin Remains Being Used To Measure Antarctic Ice Movement (ScienceDaily, July 23)

Bending Polymers Provides Spontaneous Way to Duplicate Beauty of Nature (Physorg.com, July 23)

Volcanic jets have deep origins (New Scientist, July 21)

Liquids bounce again (news@nature.com, July 20)

Space

Is a second black hole lurking in the Milky Way's heart? (New Scientist, July 24)

Tiny asteroid 'groupie' found trailing after Mars (New Scientist, July 23)

Mars Rovers Weather Worst of Dust Storms (Space.com, July 23)

Astronaut pitches junk into space orbit (YahooNews/Reuters, July 23)

'Losing sight of Planet Earth' (BBC News, July 21)

Lectures, Meetings, & Conferences

Sources:

Conference Calendar for Zoology (BIOSIS)

Meridian International Center Events

National Academy of Sciences Events

National Air and Space Museum Events

National Journal Daybook [includes environment-related events in Washington]

National Museum of Natural History Events

National Press Club

Smithsonian Resident Associate Programs