Ultimate Recycling (Cont.)

February 17, 2009
It's the ultimate recycling?the litter that is thrown out of car and truck windows becomes the new pavement for these vehicles to drive on?although we aren't actually throwing our old computers out the car window. Discarded electronic circuit boards can... continued

Finally: A Cure for the Common Cold

February 17, 2009
Problem: drug companies probably won't make it - Scientists have now deciphered the instruction manual for the common cold, meaning we will be able to invent medicines to cure it, but the drug companies probably won't bother to develop them... continued

Incoming Meteors Causing Fireballs Around the World

February 17, 2009
Update: Huge Fireball Crossed Sweden Saturday. - On Friday the 13th at around 10PM US eastern time, sonicbooms were heard across Kentucky, windows trembled andbuildings shook, and green fireballs exploded over thestate. Hours before in Italy, three fireballs were recordedby... continued

Why You Should Wear Red

February 13, 2009
...on Valentine's Day - Red is for winners (and also for lovers). From the red used in ancient rituals to today's red hearts on Valentine's Day, the rosy hue has been tied to carnal passions and romantic love across cultures... continued

Whitley booksignings in Feb. & March

February 13, 2009
Your chance to meet him in person - In the next two months, Whitley will be traveling all over the West Coast (and Canada), speaking about his new novel Critical Mass. Keep reading to find out when he's appearing at... continued

Friday’s Date?Was it Bad Luck?

February 13, 2009
Friday the 13th makes those of us who believe in luck a bit nervous. And today is only the first of THREE Friday the 13ths this year. Mathematician Thomas Fernsler says, "I know more than probably anybody really wants to... continued

Born Lovers

February 13, 2009
Everybody loves a lover?is that you? Were you the most (or least) popular kid in your class? Whichever it was (and is), maybe you were just born that way. If you were the LEAST popular, cheer up: happiness is catching.... continued

This Coming Valentine’s Day, Remember

February 12, 2009
chocolate is GOOD for you! - The great news this Valentine's Day is that in addition to being decadent and delicious, moderate amounts of dark chocolate may play a role in cancer prevention. Recent research indicates that dark chocolate's chemicals,... continued

Nukes in the Dump

February 12, 2009
If we can bury farm waste, why not nuclear waste? (The potential escape of nuclear material is one of the themes of Whitley's dynamic new novel Critical Mass). We have an extensive program to do just that, but it doesn't... continued

Another Roswell?

February 12, 2009
Was there a Welsh Roswell in 1974? More witnesses are coming forward all the time. In January of that year there were mysterious lights in the sky, followed by a temor. When locals ran from their houses, fearing something had... continued