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Killer Flu on the Way

July 4, 2002
Killer flu swept through the world 3 times in the last century, and it almost happened again in 1997. Now experts say a killer virus strain my be making its way to our shores from Hong Kong again. The Spanish... continued

Gray, Rainy Cityscapes

July 4, 2002
In black and white noir films from the ?40s, every day seems gray and rainy. It turns out cities make their own weather and yes, it does rain more often in major cities. NASA researchers used their Tropical Rainfall Measuring... continued

Terror Via Computer

July 4, 2002
Until recently, the U.S. thought al-Qaeda was too unsophisticated to attack in cyberspace and figured they would continue trying to attack us with airplanes and dirty bombs. Now they?re changing their minds. The FBI and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory... continued

For Sex, Use the Patch

July 3, 2002
Gals: If you decide to go for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the patch is better than the pill when it comes to your sex life. "HRT, when administered via a patch, allows a woman's body to better utilize the androgens... continued

People Made Sick by Animals?and Vice-Versa

July 3, 2002
There?s lots of circumstantial evidence that pets in the home can cause allergies and asthma, but scientists aren?t sure exactly how it works. For instance, a recent study in Finland found that the risk of developing asthma was higher among... continued

Block That Cellphone!

July 3, 2002
Complaints about cellphones have gone from possible radiation dangers to the annoyance of hearing people?s private conversations everywhere you go. Ever wish you could block the cellphone of the person chattering away next to you? Soon you may be able... continued

Toxic Sludge is Good for Fish

July 3, 2002
The Army Corps of Engineers' is dumping toxic sludge into the Potomac River, which is a designated American Heritage river. According to an internal Environmental Protection Agency document, fish are not being harmed because the sludge causes them to flee... continued

Store@Unknowncountry.com E-Mail Problem

July 3, 2002
The store at Unknowncountry.com reports that their e-mail is temporarily not working. E-mails sent to store@unknowncountry.com are being returned undeliverable. This problem is being addressed and will be resolved today, Thursday, July 3. The store's 800 number and order page... continued

Monsters Lurking in the Depths of the Sea

July 2, 2002
Scientists are searching the last unexplored terrain on Earth, where strange creatures are hiding that have never been seen by the eye of man. Where is this??Down deep in the ocean. "We know more about the dark side of the... continued

Global Warming is Destroying National Parks

July 2, 2002
You?d better not postpone that trip to a national park much longer, because scientists say global warming is destroying U.S. parks, forests, marine sanctuaries and wildlife refuges. An environmental group called the Bluewater Network plans to file petitions with the... continued