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Christmas in July

December 22, 2010
More proof our weather is out of whack: When it's winter in the US and Europe, it's summer in Australia, which normally has temperatures of around 86 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year, but just like the UK, this... continued

Got the Christmas Blues?

December 22, 2010
With the holiday season in full swing, many people find themselves battling a form of the "holiday blues." And for many women coping with obesity and depression, new research finds that improving your mood might be the link to losing... continued

Save Rudolph!

December 21, 2010
Imagine Christmas without reindeer: We might someday have to do just that. But there's good news on the extinction front as well: Polar bears were added to the threatened species list nearly three years ago as their icy habitat showed... continued

Polluted Butter

December 21, 2010
Pollution is everywhere these days--it's even part of your next holiday dinner! Scientists have documented what they think is the worst US case of food contamination with polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. The incident also marks the first time... continued

BRRR!

December 20, 2010
It's been a COLD winter in the UK. Climate change experts are warning that if humans don't moderate our use of fossil fuels, there is a real possibility that we will face the environmental, societal and economic consequences of climate... continued

If Holiday Happiness Eludes You

December 20, 2010
Having trouble being happy over the holidays? If everyone ELSE seems to be jolly this season, don't worry--you're NOT alone! Psychologist Eric Wilson doesn’t WANT to be happy for the holidays. And he thinks you should try taking the happy... continued

Metal from Roswell UFO Crash

December 17, 2010
An extraordinary metal was found in the debris that came from the UFO that crashed in Roswell, New Mexico in July of 1947--It was so thin, you could bend it and it would spring back into its original shape, but... continued

Water It!

December 17, 2010
Once ignited, a dry Fraser fir, one of the most popular Christmas tree choices, bursts into flames in less than 7 seconds, and it will be consumed by fire in slightly more than a minute. But if a well-watered Fraser... continued

Medical Miracle

December 16, 2010
Christmas is the time to contemplate miracles and medicine has come up with a big one. After major accidents, we're all used to hearing calls from blood donors on the radio, especially those with rare blood types. But this wouldn't... continued

Brush Your DOG’S Teeth Too!

December 16, 2010
Get your dog ready for that Christmas party: Buy him a nice red sweater and BRUSH HIS TEETH! The problem isn't just bad breath: By the age of 3, about 80% of dogs and 70% of cats already have gum... continued