World Science: New 'longevity gene' spurs hopes of long life Date: Wed, 02 May 2007 15:14:06 -0400 * New "longevity gene" spurs hopes of long life:
Findings could lead to new anti-aging treatments,
scientists say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070501_PHA-4.htm

* Female duck anatomy evolves to block "rape":
Male and female ducks are evolving in a sexual arms
race, according to a study.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070501_duck.htm

* Is reality a misunderstanding?:
Several physicists say they've confirmed strange
predictions of modern physics that flout our most
basic ideas of reality.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070425-reality.htm

* Clues to language origins seen in ape gestures:
Researchers have found what they call new evidence
for an old theory that language began with gestures.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070430_gesture.htm

* Internet-controlled robots anyone can build:
New research is touted as bringing robotics to an
unprecedented level of public usability.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/070427_robot.htm

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