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Swine Flu Update

November 30, 2009
Viruses are nasty, yet surprisingly simple organisms. What makes flu so potentially dangerous is that it's not very good at making copies of itself, which leads to mutations, or slight changes in its genetic code. Though most mutations don't amount... continued

Invisible Methane Leaks

November 30, 2009
Major cause of global warming - Infrared cameras have revealed major methane leaks in gas wells in eastern Texas. In the October 15th editions of the New York Times, Andrew C. Revkin and Clifford Krauss quote environmentalist Terry Gosney, who... continued

Next Year: Thanksgiving on the Moon?

November 27, 2009
Scientists now say there is DEFINITELY water on the moon, LOTS of it. In the November 13th edition of the New York Times, Kenneth Chang quotes NASA's Anthony Colaprete as saying, "Indeed yes, we found water." They actually found it... continued

Pinching Pennies Doesn’t Help

November 27, 2009
Worried about an upcoming shortage of food and oil (and everything ELSE)? Being miserly won't help. Would the world be a better place if we could somehow curb our desire for material goods? Environmentalist Saleem Ali says "No." Take minerals:... continued

A Post-Thanksgiving Feast for Listeners and Subscribers!

November 27, 2009
Subscribe today and you can listen to Whitley Strieber talk about his experiences and powerful emotions upon his return to his old cabin in upstate New York for the first time in fourteen years. When he lost the cabin, just... continued

How to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner

November 25, 2009
You may love to eat white mashed potatoes with your turkey, but sweet potatoes are better for you. Nutritionists tell us we need to eat brightly colored fruits and vegetables, even in space (and we all know how important green... continued

Want to Save Money on Black Friday?

November 25, 2009
Eat turkey on Thursday! - Eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and mashed potatoes makes consumers less likely to buy on impulse, which might affect the outcome of their shopping on Black Friday, historically one of the busiest retail... continued

Beware: TV Makes You Fat

November 25, 2009
What's the secret of success of people who lose lots of weight and keep it off for many years, despite all the delicious Thanksgiving dinners they eat? (Anne Strieber has done this and you can too!) When you push away... continued

Grumpy!

November 24, 2009
With all the bad news we hear every day, it's no wonder we get grumpy! Thank goodness being grumpy is good, and it's even good for your health! A psychologist has discovered that being grumpy makes people think more clearly.... continued

Can We Predict the Next Recession?

November 24, 2009
Life has not been too cheerful lately. The recent financial crisis prompted a renewed interest among economists to construct an "early warning system" but a new study concludes that out of 65 potential causes of a global economic meltdown, few... continued