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Can We Eat Our Way to Health?
November 19, 2007Rosemary not only tastes good in food, but scientists have now found it is also good for your brain. The herb contains an active ingredient called carnosic acid (CA), which can protect the brain from strokes. CA becomes activated by... continued
To Solve School Problems, Study Bugs!
November 19, 2007We recently reported on a lot of strange traits in cockroaches. In its ability to learn, the cockroach is a moron in the morning and a genius in the evening (some of us are that way too, especially if we... continued
Ghost in a Gas Station
November 16, 2007In an Ohio gas station, a strange blue cloud was caught on security cameras as it floated around customers and even rested on a car window for half an hour before it suddenly sped away. Local 6 News reports that,... continued
How Did We Miss It?
November 16, 2007Shortly before 911, suspects on watch lists moved money in curious ways. Internet and phone "chatter" had risen in recent months. A foreigner paid cash to learn how to fly?but not land?a jetliner. How did our government ever miss these... continued
In the Upcoming Election: Will YOUR Vote Count?
November 15, 2007As the 2008 Presidential election campaign moves into full throttle, people are again concerned about voting machines. How much can we trust our government? It turns out this isn't the first time this has happened. Historian Bryan Pfaffenberger reminds us... continued
The Gay Gene (Cont.)
November 15, 2007University of Utah biologists genetically manipulated nematode worms so the animals were attracted to worms of the same sex?part of a study that shows sexual orientation is wired in their brains. Biologist Erik Jorgensen says, "[Our] conclusion is that sexual... continued
The Power of Words
November 14, 2007Most of us don't think much about those "I, you, me, he, she, they and it" words we call pronouns. But new research suggests they may play a far greater role than simply replacing a proper name in a sentence?they... continued
The Perfect Fuel MAY be Possible After All
November 14, 2007UPDATE! - Most scientists have dismissed the possibility of running cars on hydrogen, even though it would be the ideal fuel, because of the difficulty of storing hydrogen, due to the small size of the molecule and the need for... continued
The Hidden Culprit: Ozone
November 13, 2007Does Ozone contribute to global warming? New research shows that it could be a bigger factor in climate change than scientists have realized. Ozone gas occurs naturally in the atmosphere. It's formed in the stratosphere by the action of solar... continued
Coming for Christmas: 3D TV?
November 13, 2007The mathematicians who first created the invisibility cloak now think that the same technology could be used to create 3D TV. The secret is a mathematical construct known as "wormholes." Mathematician Allan Greenleaf says, "You could pass an object into... continued