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Mysterious Labyrinth
February 21, 2003Identical images of a mysterious labyrinth can be found all over the world?could they be the memory of something that was once very real? click here to find out. NOTE: This news story, previously published on our old site, will... continued
Montezuma’s Blessing
February 21, 2003Bacteria isn't always bad?the same bug that gives travelers "the runs" can protect you from colon cancer. Scientists have discovered that the bacteria that causes Montezuma's Revenge also slows the growth of dividing colon cancer cells, which may be the... continued
Why are We Drawn to Mona Lisa’s Smile?
February 20, 2003The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the 1500s, is famous for her mysterious smile. We're fascinated by the smile because it disappears when it's looked at directly, says Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. It's only apparent when... continued
New Theory of How Moon Created
February 20, 2003Despite the fact that we're able to send probes far out into the universe, we still don't know how our own Moon was created. Astrophysicist Dr. Robin Canup has a new theory?he says the Moon was created in a double... continued
Key Shuttle Debris May be Lost Forever
February 20, 2003The space shuttle Columbia started shedding debris as it flew over California, but these crucial first pieces may never be found, because they probably burned up in the atmosphere. To survive the descent to the ground, debris would have "to... continued
U.S. May Use Mini Nukes
February 20, 2003A leaked Pentagon document reveals the U.S. may produce a new kind of smaller nuclear weapon, designed for use in conventional warfare. This would mean abandoning global arms treaties. These weapons have a destructive power of less than five kilotons,... continued
Botox Gives You Wrinkles
February 19, 2003People who have botox injections to get rid of their wrinkles may develop new ones as a result of the treatment. Dr. David Becker says people unconsciously recreate facial expressions in the areas where their facial muscles have been paralyzed.... continued
New Critters Taking Over
February 19, 2003Invasive species often thrive in new environments and overrun native species because they have an unfair advantage. "Invasive species end up with about half the parasites, or diseases, they had at home," says U.S. Geological Survey ecologist Kevin Lafferty. "Parasites... continued
Special Soldiers Have Different Brains
February 19, 2003Special Forces soldiers have neurological differences that make them less likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder than the average soldier. A study of soldiers based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, found that Green Berets were much less likely to suffer... continued
U.S. Plans to Dump Saudis
February 19, 2003The U.S. plans to move its troops from Saudi Arabia to Iraq, after the war there. The new U.S. national security policy will promote democracy in the Middle East and launch an offensive against terrorists, as well as their state... continued