MarketWatchS&P 500, Nasdaq rise as weak oil caps gains, pushing Dow lowerMarketWatchCrude-oil futures rose overnight, but turned sharply lower midmorning as the likelihood of a hoped-for production freeze from the Organization of the Petroleum Exportin …

Science DailyGenetic potential of oil-eating bacteria from the BP oil spill decodedScience Daily"Oil is extremely complicated but it has two major compounds: alkanes, which are relatively easy for bacteria to break down, and aromatic hydrocarbons, whi …

Financial TimesWall St hesitant as oil reverses gainsFinancial TimesUS stocks began the week on a cautious note as oil prices reversed early gains and copper and iron ore prices sank on fresh uncertainty for China's economy. But the dollar remained asc …

The GuardianTop palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegationsThe GuardianOne of the world's largest palm oil producers is suing the green body that suspended its sustainability certification last month because of allegations it had …