New, high-quality sequence will advance basic and applied research

Get your own a native Eastern Red Cedar Tree for Christmas and support local conservation efforts.

Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term "living building." Can you explain? -- Rebecca Gordon, Seattle, WA

By Dana Jacobi - My desire to one day write a cookbook about using spices and herbs has led me to explore their nuances and origins in some detail.

Mussels found by diligent boater

Despite out-gaining Nebraska, 293-267, Kansas State came up short in its bid to win the Big 12 North as the No. 25 Huskers defeated the Wildcats, 17-3, Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.

The difficult economy and concerns about home and vehicle energy costs need not dim your holiday cheer this winter.

Winners of AAAS Kavli Awards include television and radio stories supported by NSF Photo of Neil deGrasse Tyson examining an unpolished man-made diamond, fresh out of the grower.

Very different from the traditional cup of hot cocoa, this is milky and tastes more of cinnamon and spice than chocolate. It also has a head of froth.

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of travel to Niger due to threat of kidnapping, and recommends against all travel to Niger at this time. This Travel Alert expires February 28, 2010.

Despite 245 all-purpose yards from junior Dezmon Briscoe, the Kansas football team could not keep up with the high-powered Texas offense as the No. 3 Longhorns defeated the Jayhawks 51-20 here Saturday evening.

Jolly Old Elf himself will greet the children, poses for pictures and, of course, listens to everyone's Christmas wishes.

Based on biological studies conducted this fall, researchers believe they may have discovered a previously unknown, but potentially very important, flyway that songbirds are using as a short-cut across the Gulf of Maine during fall migration, according to Linda Welch,

Stability in the southern and western areas of the country has improved with the cessation of hostilities. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain vigilant while traveling in Sri Lanka. This replaces the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka

Our view • Jobless, and likely to stay that way: America's new underclass.