They are home to millions of species of sea life that depend on coral reefs for their survival.

VOA: special.2010.08.10

The researchers say estimating and preventing early deaths in adults is just as important as improving child survival.

VOA: special.2010.05.05

It can be treated when found early, but once it grows the chances of survival drop sharply.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

The climber,played by James Franco, spends one hundred twenty-seven hours trapped alone with little chance of survival.

VOA: special.2011.02.21

And research continues. A new study has shown that aspirin can improve survival in colon cancer patients.

VOA: special.2009.09.01

The findings suggest that the human brain has developed this special ability as a survival method.

VOA: special.2010.02.24

An analysis of four studies found no difference in short-term survival when rescuers followed current guidelines.

VOA: special.2010.09.15

And they feel that unknown dangers in the business world threaten the survival of their business.

VOA: special.2010.05.16

Doctor Giuliano says rates of survival five years later showed that the less invasive operation was just as successful as the more aggressive action.

VOA: special.2011.03.23

Last month,researchers reported that an experimental drug improved survival in a study of melanoma patients.

VOA: special.2010.07.06

Life is thought to need both water and the right chemicals to guarantee survival.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

The British philosopher Herbert Spencer described this struggle as "survival of the fittest."

VOA: special.2009.02.25

Each passing hour cuts the chances of survival for the trapped and untreated.

VOA: special.2010.01.16

During his long life, he discussed his idea about technology and human survival.

VOA: special.2010.05.30