
Will tracing Ivory help save African Elephants?
New genetic technique can trace all ivory back to its area of origin
All ivory can now be traced back to its area of origin using a new genetic technique, which will make it easier to target poachers who threaten the survival of the African elephant. The cloning technique used by Dolly the Sheep's creators 10 years ago. Locusts are increasing around the Red Sea but a new biopesticide is waiting for them, Green Muscle. Proton beam treatment for eye tumors. The accidental capture last week of a giant squid is cause for environmental alarm, says one scientist. Plus, getting up close to hurricanes.
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