Science & Medicine

Mexico City -- AIDS experts meeting in Mexico City said anti-retroviral drugs being tested for HIV prevention are among the most promising AIDS interventions in development.

Leipzig, Germany -- British, German and Chinese researchers say they've determined schizophrenia is an unfortunate consequence of the rapid evolution of the human brain.

Barcelona, Spain -- Burgeoning jellyfish populations in coastal waters around the world is proof oceans are being impacted by global warming and overfishing, Spanish experts say.

Bonn, Germany -- A German researcher says he is optimistic a cure for AIDS will be found within 10 years.

Tokyo -- Japan says it is teaming with China, Taiwan and South Korea in an effort to replenish dwindling tuna stocks in the Pacific Ocean.

York, England -- Contrary to government claims, Britain's greenhouse gas emissions are actually rising, two academic reports claim.

Ottawa -- An iguana found wandering the streets of the Canadian capital has found a good home with a reptile enthusiast.

Chicago -- Experts said 17-year cicadas have been spotted in the Chicago area, one year after the rest of their brood emerged to mate and die.

New York -- U.S. researchers say they used skin cells from seriously ill patients to create motor neurons that hold promise for treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Galveston, Texas -- Officials with the Moody Gardens Rainforest in Galveston, Texas, said a venomous snake that disappeared for two days was found on top of its tank.

Handver, N.H -- U.S. biologists say they have identified a plant gene that is required for both efficient photosynthesis and for iron metabolism.

Tel Aviv, Israel -- Israeli scientists say they are attempting to resolve the inefficiencies of current irrigation methods by improving plants' ability to find water.

Berkeley, Calif -- U.S. scientists say they've found a way to squeeze light more tightly than believed possible, potentially leading to new optical communication technologies.