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Europe Bank Crisis Threatens

August 10, 2007
After the large French bank BNP Parabas suspended three fundsearlier today, the European Central Bank was compelled toinject $130.1 billion into the banking system as a rushon cash caused interest rates in Europe to soar. Both the USand European stock... continued

Time Travel Will be Real Someday

August 8, 2007
Israeli physicist Amos Ori has developed a theoretical model of a time machine that could allow future generations to travel into the past. Previous theories of time travel are well grounded in Einstein's General Relativity theory. Physicist Stephen Hawking has... continued

Who are You?

August 8, 2007
Subliminal messages can be powerful, even though we aren't consciously aware of them. Research has shown that more men named "Ken" move to Kentucky and more women named "Florence" move to live in Florida than would be likely if these... continued

We Use It Every Day But It Could be Dangerous

August 7, 2007
Cosmetics can cause surprising problems. Is your mascara clumpy? Your liquid foundation thickening? Can't remember what year you bought your half-used lipstick? Dermatologists say your old makeup may be causing you blemishes or even worse?it could lead to a dangerous... continued

A Personal Way to Prevent Global Warming

August 7, 2007
We're learning how to grill safer burgers, but in order to fight global warming, we may have to give up our hamburgers and become vegetarians. The problem is not just that cattle farts produce methane, which is a major greenhouse... continued

China: The Problem AND the Solution

August 6, 2007
dust-filled "brown clouds" of pollution coming from Asia could be causing as much global warming as greenhouse gas emissions. Even more trouble from China: they have announced that the Dalai Lama has no right to "recognize" reincarnated living Buddhas, meaning... continued

Dangers of the Mexican Fence

August 6, 2007
Should we try to keep out immigrants by building a long fence on our border with Mexico? The Mexican government warns that the fence may harm wildlife. BBC News reports that Mexico may file a complaint with the International Court... continued

Water War

August 3, 2007
Experts warn that food and water shortages caused by global warming could lead to future wars, and may be causing one of the wars that this going on RIGHT NOW. Past history makes it even more likely that this will... continued

Baseball Science

August 3, 2007
Physicists say that the newly extended baseball season, where teams play a total of 162 games, gives weaker teams an advantage. Meanwhile, psychologists are trying to figure out how successful hitters keep their eye on the ball. In LiveScience.com, Andrea... continued

Mysterious Shuttle Problems

August 2, 2007
First, a computer intended to be placed aboard Shuttle Endeavor for its upcoming mission was found to have been sabotaged. Now, it seems that the shuttle has sprung a leak, and the mission, which is scheduled for August 7, may... continued