* Fossil snake said to break length record:
An ancient South American snake that might make
today's feared anacondas seem almost cuddly is
renewing discussion on why giant species evolve.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090204_titanoboa


* Like Earth, if you overlook the lava
everywhere?:
A European satellite has revealed a planet only
twice as large as Earth orbiting a distant star,
astronomers say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090204_exo-7b


* Insulin may help treat Alzheimer's:
Scientists are reporting that a substance commonly
used to treat diabetes may also protect against
the devastating memory-robbing illness.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090202_alzheimers


* Chemical found to trigger locust swarming:
A common brain chemical in humans also sparks the
Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation of desert locusts,
scientists report.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090130_locust


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