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To Solve School Problems, Study Bugs!

November 19, 2007
We 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, 2007
In 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, 2007
Shortly 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, 2007
As 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, 2007
University 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, 2007
Most 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, 2007
UPDATE! - 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, 2007
Does 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, 2007
The 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

Iraq War Fought by Rural Soldiers

November 12, 2007
On Veteran's Day, we gratefully remember the many soldiers, who have made sacrifices for us. Today's rural Americans, however, are making the ultimate sacrifice in larger numbers than the rest of the country. Rural areas account for only 19% of... continued