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Ancient History Reveals More Secrets
November 20, 2013It seems that the past is still an evolving mystery with many secrets yet to reveal. Just when archaeologists think that they have our ancient history nailed, new discoveries occur which undermine all previously-held theories and leave researchers scratching their... continued
Unusual weather worldwide – Cyclone Cleopatra kills 16 people in Europe
November 19, 2013The weird weather continues worldwide: Cyclone Cleopatra devastated the Italian island of Sardinia on Monday leaving at least 16 people dead and more still missing. Flash floods - in some areas up to 3 metres (10ft) high - swept away... continued
Study Predicted Increase in Severe Storms
November 19, 2013 The assault on the Mid-West by a total of 81 tornadoes has left 8 people dead, and more may be still buried amongst wreckage. Indiana saw 23 tornadoes and Kentucky 13, but Illinois suffered the brunt of the storm when... continued
Surprise Late Season Storms Slam US Midwest
November 18, 2013A powerful and dangerous late season storm system has generated more than 50 tornadoes and killed at least 3 people across the US midwest, and will continue to develop over the evening hours. The town of Washington, Illinois has been effectively... continued
Weekender – Animal Consciousness Could Surpass Our Own
November 16, 2013Do animals possess the same level of consciousness as humans? Unknown Country explores the possibility that "dumb animals" may be as sentient - or even more so - than humans. Because we are unable to communicate directly with animal species, the... continued
Invisibility Cloaks are now Science Fact
November 14, 2013Invisibility cloaking is no longer the stuff of science fiction: two researchers in The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have demonstrated an effective invisibility cloak that is thin, scalable and adaptive to different types and... continued
Fracking Now Linked to High Levels of Radiation
November 14, 2013A recent study investigating the side effects of hydraulic fracturing has found higher than normal levels of radioactivity, along with other contaminants such as salts and metals, in the waters of Blacklick Creek in Western Pennsylvania. The report, which was... continued
Mysteries of Autism Revealed
November 13, 2013Autism is a mysterious and complex disorder, the causes of which are, as yet, unknown. A new study published recently in the journal Nature may have found clues for early diagnosis which could allow doctors to halt or slow down... continued
Doctors May Soon be able to Turn Back Time
November 11, 2013Scientists from Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have made ground-breaking discoveries that could help to reverse the ageing process. Methods to reverse the aging process are widely sought after, not just to satisfy the desires of... continued
Haiyan Deadliest Storm to Hit Philippines. 10,000 Killed.
November 11, 2013Along with Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, Supertyphoon Haiyan has entered history as a great and vastly destructive storm. In terms of its power, it was the strongest storm every recorded. It crossed the central Philippines, leaving in its wake... continued