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They Said It Couldn’t Be Done

September 10, 2007
When it comes to the tiniest particles, big things are going on! Physicists have coaxed two separate atoms to communicate with a sort of quantum intuition that Albert Einstein called "spooky," in a process known as quantum entanglement. Understanding how... continued

Dangerous Snacks

September 7, 2007
We are ingesting dangerous chemicals in ordinary foods and no, they DON'T all come from China! Studies have shown that some workers making chemically-flavored "buttered" microwave popcorn made with a chemical called diacetyl have come down with lung disease. Now... continued

Wave of UFO Sightings Around the World

September 7, 2007
In addition to reports from people who are having various types of experiences using the new meditations, Unknowncountry is receiving an unusual number of UFO reports from around the world. Keep reading to learn more about these extraordinary events?which you... continued

Is Iraq Like Ireland?

September 6, 2007
A British newspaper suggests that in our desire to unite the various warring factions in Iraq, we should take our cue from their long period of sectarian negotiations in Ireland. In the September 5 edition of the Independent, Patrick Cockburn... continued

Never Again

September 6, 2007
Timothy McVeigh used common fertilizer to build the bomb that ripped into the Murrah Building on April 19, 1995, killing 167 innocent men, women, and especially children. By mixing ammonium nitrate with fuel oil, he created a homegrown brand of... continued

The Oldest Footprints

September 5, 2007
Archaeologists 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

GM Wheat is Next

September 5, 2007
We've warned you before that there may be funny bread in your future. While GM Starlink corn hasn't made anyone sick, it has been a disaster for organic farmers and for countries like Mexico that count on indigenous corn varieties.... continued

The Power of Pink

September 4, 2007
We'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, 2007
Wolfgang 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

Anne’s Diary: Ancestors

September 4, 2007
In 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