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Far Far Away

August 25, 2009
The Kepler Space Telescope, which was launched into space 5 months ago, is designed to take direct images of planets outside of our solar system. It has stunned and delighted astronomers with a picture of a planet a thousand light... continued

Are We Next?

August 25, 2009
Whole "chunks of life" are lost in extinction events, all at the same time. If related species are threatened, you may be too (since primates are endangered, what does that say about humans?) In BBC News, Victoria Gill quotes biologist... continued

The Gap

August 24, 2009
Educators want to know why so many black students underachieve in school. It could be partly due to their mothers' exposure to urban air pollutants. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can adversely affect a child NOTE: This news story, previously published... continued

No More Need to Spray?

August 24, 2009
Or create GM crops! - Pesticides are dangerous, so let's use everyday herbs and spices instead! Scientists think that the ordinary herbs and spices we cook with, such as rosemary, thyme, cloves and mint, can be natural pesticides if they... continued

ANOTHER Fossil Fuel Danger

August 24, 2009
We know the climate will be healthier if we switch from gasoline to biofuel, solar fuel and wind power. It turns out that PEOPLE will be healthier too. It's not just the air we breathe, it's the workers who toil... continued

Where Did White People Come From?

August 21, 2009
Despite the fact that we've elected a black president, race is still a problem in the US. We know that humans originated in Africa, so why did some people's skin turn white, anyway? Scientists used to tell us that people's... continued

Roaches Will Survive

August 21, 2009
Once we learned that they can survive a nuclear war (while we won't). Now it turns out they're impervious to global warming as well. I guess we have to accept the fact that they will always be around (even if... continued

Moving Causes Cancer

August 21, 2009
In Latinos, anyway - Hispanics who move to the US have higher rates of cancer than their relatives who stay home. This may be due to under reporting in their home countries, but it's something that is concerning researchers who... continued

Cave Underneath Giza Pyramid

August 20, 2009
A huge system of caves, chambers and tunnels is hidden beneath the Pyramids of Giza, which could reveal the lost secrets of the pharaohs. In Discovery News, Rossella Lorenzi quotes this week's Dreamland guest Andrew Collins as saying, "Ancient funerary... continued

Strong Storms Hit US as Bill Becomes ‘Extremely Dangerous’

August 20, 2009
Don't say we didn't warn you: Powerful storms crossed the central and northeastern US as Hurricane Bill became an 'extremely dangerous' storm in the South Atlantic. So far this year, the US tornado season has been relatively mild, but it... continued