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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

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

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

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

Tired of That Old Car?

February 11, 2009
Trade it in on a red one WITHOUT buying a new car! - We may someday wear clothes that will make us invisible. Did you know that, in the future, you may ALSO be able to instantly change the color... continued

Buried Farms

February 11, 2009
Imagine a massive international effort to combat global warming by reducing carbon dioxide build-up in the atmosphere. It involves gathering billions of tons of cornstalks, wheat straw, and other crop residue from farm fields, bailing it, shipping the material to... continued