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Ancient Chinese techniques

July 10, 2008
...still work today - Wish you could go to a luxurious spa and have a massage, but don't have the time or money? You can give YOURSELF a massage! And if you're having trouble sleeping, practicing tai chi chih, the... continued

Finally: A Cancer Cure?

July 10, 2008
It helps to eat the right foods! - Scientists are about to embark on a human trial to test whether a new cancer treatment will be as effective at eradicating cancer in humans as it has proven to be in... continued

How Did They Do It?

July 9, 2008
For centuries, modern violin makers have tried in vain to recreate musical instruments that sound as good as the ones the Italian masters made in the 17th century. Researchers now think that the wonderful music from a Stradivarius is due... continued

Now That There’s a Food Shortage Going On…

July 9, 2008
We need to think about OZONE again! - We've warned about food shortages before, but now there's a new reason crops are being damaged: ozone. Global warming, bee deaths, droughts and fuel prices are just a few reasons for the... continued

Anne’s Diary: Requiem for a Clown

July 8, 2008
In her new diary, Anne Strieber writes: "The comedian George Carlin died recently and in a 'funny' way, he's been an important part of my life for a long time?kind of 'haunting' it with laughter." Art credit: freeimages.co.uk NOTE: This... continued

REAL Flying Machines

July 8, 2008
Researchers are already trying to solve our commuter traffic jams by inventing small planes that we can use instead of cars. Now another inventor has an even BETTER idea: Personal "Iron Man"-style flying machines that you WEAR! BBC News quotes... continued

More Mysteries on Mars

July 8, 2008
Asteroids have hit the earth many times, causing major extinctions and leaving tell-tale craters?and it turns out there are gigantic craters on Mars as well. Perhaps they wiped out life there as well? A huge gash that has been discovered... continued

Cow Control

July 7, 2008
In the US, bovine growth hormone has been used to increase milk yields for 15 years, and many consumers are starting to reject hormone-treated milk in favor of organic. But dairy farmers point out that when cows make more milk,... continued

Will a City be Next?

July 7, 2008
A century ago, an event in far-off Siberia gave us a wake-up call. That explosive event over remote Tunguska is generally viewed by scientists as a large space rock that pierced through the atmosphere of Siberia, then detonated to flatten... continued

Hidden Danger in Fireworks

July 3, 2008
Every year at this time, people warn us about fireworks?they're dangerous, they can start fires, etc. But what OUR readers want to know is, are they also bad for our health? Colorful explosives may use potassium perchlorate, a chemical, also... continued