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Coral May be Saved by Ocean Itself

February 19, 2008
We throw trash in it?no wonder it's not doing that well. Only about 4% of the world's oceans are not damaged by human activities such as fishing and pollution. Human-caused global warming has also taken a toll on coral reefs?but... continued

Where’s the Beef?

February 19, 2008
The US Department of Agriculture told US farmers to keep their cloned animals off the market at the same time that the Food and Drug Administration officials announced that food from cloned livestock is safe to eat. And huge amounts... continued

Big Changes Coming to the Movies

February 18, 2008
If you're planning on seeing a film today, you'll be glad to know that someday soon, we'll be able to watch 3D films WITHOUT those pesky cardboard glasses because they'll be holograms. BBC News reports that researchers have developed a... continued

What to Drink

February 18, 2008
If you're going to the movies, you need to figure out what to drink with that popcorn. Regular soda may be the primary cause of obesity in the US, so shouldn't you switch to diet soda? The surprising answer is... continued

Climate Clues

February 15, 2008
Want to help track climate change in YOUR area? A nationwide initiative starting Feb. 15 will enable volunteers to do this by observing the timing of flowers and foliage. Project BudBurst allows students, gardeners, and other citizen scientists in every... continued

Saudi Woman to be Executed for Witchcraft

February 15, 2008
An illiterate woman in Saudi Arabia who was arrested in 2005 and accused of being a witch is about to be executed, despite the protests of human rights groups. In BBC News, Heba Saleh reports that the Saudi religious police... continued

Love is Healthy

February 15, 2008
Being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for your health, especially your heart, even (or ESPECIALLY) if you fight, but only if you don't fight constantly. Cardiologist Julie Damp says, "There are a couple of different theories behind... continued

Beetles ROCK

February 15, 2008
?And we're not talking about the Beatles. For some reason, people like to name newly-discovered species after rock musicians. In LiveScience.com, Jeanna Bryner reports that a new species of beetle has been named after rock star Roy Orbison, because it... continued

Fighting is Good for Your Health AND Your Marriage

February 14, 2008
On Valentines Day, it's great to know that a fight with your spouse may be good for your marriage, as well as your health. New research shows that couples in which both the husband and wife suppress their anger when... continued

Love

February 14, 2008
Who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with love?and is gay love real love? According to historian Philip A. Florio, very little history is known of Valentine, who was most likely a bishop in third century Rome... continued