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The Oldest Footprints
September 5, 2007Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered what might be the oldest human footprint ever found, imprinted in mud which has since turned to stone in an oasis in the desert. Other archaeologists have discovered a footprint made by the sandal of... continued
Anne’s Diary: Ancestors
September 4, 2007In Anne's new diary, she talks about some things she's learned about her ancestors?and things that OTHER people have learned about theirs! Art credit: freeimages.co.uk NOTE: This news story, previously published on our old site, will have any links removed. continued
The Power of Pink
September 4, 2007We've written before about the power of red. Now it turns out that a preference for pink?the traditional color for girls?may be hardwired into women's brains. Studies show that both sexes prefer blue. In New Scientist, Roxanne Khamsi quotes researcher... continued
Director Chosen to Film The Grays
September 4, 2007Wolfgang Petersen has been picked by Sony Studios to direct the film of Whitley's novel "The Grays" (now out in paperback everywhere). Petersen has directed such hit films as "In the Line of Fire" (with Clint Eastwood), "Outbreak" (with Dustin... continued
Why Your Water Stinks
August 31, 2007We all need water to live, but some of us here in the US don't like to drink the water from our taps because it SMELLS FUNNY. Large parts of the world have a bigger problem: POISON which occurs NATURALLY... continued
Hate Your Job? Surprise: Most People Don’t
August 31, 2007Although some people may spend part of the Labor Day weekend complaining about their bosses or about job burnout, a new study shows that most Americans are satisfied with their jobs?especially (more surprise) OLDER workers. The survey found that job... continued
The Curry Cure for Your Brain
August 30, 2007It's more important than ever to watch what you eat. We've told you about red wine medicine and have already written about the curry cure. Now researchers have isolated the active ingredient in turmeric root that may help boost the... continued
Why LA Has Not Yet Experienced THE BIG ONE
August 30, 2007When it comes to California earthquakes, the Los Angeles basin appears to be in a seismic "lull" right now, characterized by relatively smaller and infrequent earthquakes. By contrast, the Mojave Desert is in a seismically active period, suggesting that seismic... continued
Cars That Think
August 29, 2007Would accidents be eliminated if cars could drive themselves? Someday cars may fix their own dents. Cars already automatically lock doors when they sense motion and turn on warning lights if they detect potential engine problems. But they are about... continued
MORE Extreme Weather
August 29, 2007Floods in Europe, a tornado in Brooklyn: Due to global warming, extreme weather may be here to stay. the average temperature in 2006 was the second highest since we started keeping records in 1895. The warmest year on record in... continued