2019-03-01
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Time Travel Will be Real Someday
August 8, 2007Israeli 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
We Use It Every Day But It Could be Dangerous
August 7, 2007Cosmetics 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, 2007We'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, 2007dust-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, 2007Should 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, 2007Experts 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, 2007Physicists 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
Anne’s Diary: The Mystery of Mortality
August 2, 2007In Anne's new diary, she writes about the mystery of mortality and says, "One of the troublesome things about going on a trip is the huge stack of mail that confronts you upon your return. Some of these are bills,... continued
Dead Zone
August 2, 2007As predicted, at almost 8,000 square miles, this year's dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is one of the biggest in history. The area off the Louisiana and Texas this year is the third-largest ever mapped. A "dead zone"... continued
Mysterious Shuttle Problems
August 2, 2007First, 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