* Odd bird fathering styles may come from 
dinos:
Males in some flightless bird species are devoted
fathers -- and polygamists.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081217_dinosaur


* Is global warming preventing an Ice Age?:
While human-caused effects are potentially leading
Earth to disaster, they may also be preventing a
cold spell, some researchers say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081217_warming.htm


* At least 8 genes tied to obesity, all in 
brain:
Variants of at least eight genes contribute to
determining body weight, scientists have
found.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081216_obesity


* God, science no easy mix for many:
In many or most people's minds, religion and science
conflict fundamentally, a study suggests.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081215_religion


* Wobbly planets could reveal Earth-like moons:
Moons outside our Solar System capable of supporting
life may have just become easier to find.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081212_moons


* Distant moons may have liquid oceans:
Tidal motions may generate enough heat to maintain
liquid oceans within the outer planets' icy moons, a
scientist says.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/081210_moons



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