Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Japan economy Down

The January-March quarter for Japan was 15.4 percent lower than the same time period last year, according to figures released by the Cabinet Office. Exports fell 26 percent on quarter, while imports were down 15 percent.Read more

Scientists piece together human ancestry

The fossil was formally named Darwinius masillae, in honor of the anniversary of Charles Darwin's 200th birthday."This is the most complete primate fossil before human burial," said Dr. Jorn Hurum, of the Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo, who led the study of the fossil, a young female primate.Read more