New federal climate change agency forming (AP) AP - The Obama administration on Monday proposed a new agency to study and report on the changing climate. India successfully tests nuclear-capable missile (AP) AP - India again successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile Sunday that can hit targets across much of Asia and the Middle East, a defense ministry press release said. Different Colors Describe Happiness vs. Depression (LiveScience.com)
Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally (AP)
Toyota adds new Prius to global recall list (Reuters)
Ex-Boeing engineer gets 15 years in spy case (Reuters) Reuters - An ex-Boeing Co engineer, found guilty last year of passing space shuttle secrets to China in America's first conviction under a 1996 espionage law, was sentenced on Monday to 15 years in prison. Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging (HealthDay) HealthDay - SUNDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have discovered genetic variants that are associated with biological aging, a finding that could explain why some people seem to age faster than others. Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water (AP)
Activists ambush Japanese whalers in Antarctic seas (AFP)
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AP - Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship early Tuesday for any launch damage as they raced toward a 200-mile-high rendezvous with the International Space Station.
LiveScience.com - Are you in a gray mood today? How about a blue funk? Maybe
you're seeing red, because you're green with jealousy. The colors we use to
describe emotions may be more useful than you think, according to new research.
AP - Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp said it is recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid cars for braking problems as it seeks to address criticism over the handling of its worst safety crisis.
AP - The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from Maine suggests.
AFP - Anti-whaling activists said Tuesday they had exchanged water cannon fire with Japanese fishermen after ambushing them in Antarctic waters.
