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Egyptians Used Extremely Complex Mummification Technique

October 25, 2001
A new study shows that ancient Egyptians used far more complex embalming techniques than previously realized. They used complex mixtures of plant and animal extracts to embalm mummies, and researchers have discovered traces of a wide variety of materials, including... continued

Blair: We’ll Kill bin Laden; Rumsfeld: He May Never Be Caught

October 25, 2001
British Prime Minister Tony Blair says that Osama bin Laden will be killed, while US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says that he may never be caught. Rumsfeld says it would be ?very difficult? to capture or kill him, but he... continued

Mysterious Coating May Reveal Source of Anthrax

October 25, 2001
It has been discovered that the anthrax spores that contaminated Senator Thomas Daschle?s office were treated with a chemical additive so sophisticated that only three nations are capable of making it. Experts in anthrax weapons say they have no doubt... continued

Chemical Created That Neutralizes Anthrax

October 24, 2001
Scientists have created a synthetic compound that disables the toxin that makes anthrax so dangerous. Also, a second research team has discovered a gene that protects some mice against anthrax. Together, these discoveries could lead to an antidote to anthrax.... continued

Terrorists Hiding in Germany

October 24, 2001
A Turkish student carrying explosives and a bio-protection suit is being held in Germany after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Iran. The 29-year-old man, identified as Harun Aydin, was arrested at Frankfurt airport last Wednesday... continued

Bermuda Triangle Could be Bubbles (Big Ones)

October 24, 2001
Bubbles can sink floating objects, which suggests that methane bubbles escaping from methane reserves in the seabed might may be the cause for so many vessels disappearing in the Bermuda Triangle. In order for an object to float, the density... continued

South Dakota Nessie…or Big Snake?

October 24, 2001
Despite recent sightings of a giant, elusive reptile living in a creek in South Dakota, a search has so far turned up nothing. Between July 24 and July 26 this summer, Shirley Nikodym and Chris Heinz were walking along Moccasin... continued

Frankenfood Juggernaut Rolls On

October 23, 2001
Genetically modified crops are expanding worldwide, with total area planted expected to reach 50 million hectares this year. The total area planted in GM crops this year is 10 percent higher than last year, according to a global survey made... continued

Major UFO Sighting in Suriname

October 23, 2001
Dozens of people in the South American country of Suriname have reported seeing a UFO near the capital. Police, military and air traffic control officials said they received reports of a brightly lit white object that flew back and forth... continued

Breast Cancer on the Night Shift

October 23, 2001
Women who work night shifts may have a 60 percent greater risk of breast cancer. This finding may be due to the body?s response to light, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center in Seattle. A gland... continued