Wednesday, February 11, 2009

News 2-12-09

Jaynee Hanson

Trees Migrating North Due to Global Warming

Can trees really move? Well, according to a new National Forest Service study, trees are going north to avoid the unusual heat. However, it may be impacting tree species in a big way.

Oldest Human Hair Found in Hyena Scat Fossil

Preservation has been discovered in a new form recently. Up to this point the oldest human hair estimated to be about 9,000 years old on a mummy. This hair was found in sediments that were 195,000 to 257,000-years-old. Is this hair really from a human?

Flu Mystery Solved?

Ever wonder why the flu seems to hit the hardest in the winter time? New studies suggest that the flu likes to flourish in areas with low humidity. Since this study came out perhaps humidity levels should be raised in hospitals and other attracters of sicknesses.

Dark Colored Wolves Descendents of Dogs?

Wolves came before dogs right? Well, ever wonder where the dark colored wolves came from? New research suggests that darker colored wolves are actually descendents of dogs. This information may change the species makeup of many wolves.

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