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Oman Cyclone Kills at Least 35

June 8, 2007
The cyclone that struck Oman on Wednesday has killed at least 35 people, and 30 are still missing. The storm hitOman with 140 MPH winds and torrential rains. Because Omanis not in an area that normally experiences extreme stormssuch as... continued

Dynamic New Journal from Whitley on UFO

June 8, 2007
In his newest journal, Whitley Strieber tell us how he thinks WE should think about the recently spotted California UFOs?until we learn more. He writes that while he can't yet say whether or not these images are genuine, "I am... continued

Why Some People Get Fat (and Others Don’t)

June 7, 2007
Not everyone gets supersized on a fast food diet. Why do some people get fat while others don't? Researchers are trying to figure out how our hormones and brains urge us to eat more than we should. It turns out... continued

Emergency at the Top?and Bottom?of the Earth

June 7, 2007
We may not be feeling the effects of global warming much yet, but on both ends of the earth, it has become an emergency. Greenland, which is mainly made of ice, is actually disappearing. And 300 glaciers in Antarctica have... continued

…But Soda Pop is Worse Than You Thought

June 6, 2007
We've already reported that women, especially, should not drink cola and soda pop has been blamed for obesity in the US. This may be one reason why the Coca-Cola Company is diversifying. It has announced that it will buy a... continued

Hurricane Hits the Middle East

June 6, 2007
An extremely powerful cyclone, the equivalent of the most powerful hurricane, is hitting Oman in the Indian Ocean. The highly unusual storm has sustained winds of 160 MPH, and has developed because, like most ocean areas, the Indian Ocean is... continued

Whales Hunted Close to Extinction

June 5, 2007
Despite the fact that in some areas, whales are coming close to extinction, several countries are petitioning the International Whaling Commission for permission to hunt even MORE whales. Some of these are being filed on behalf of aboriginal peoples who... continued

Wi Fi is OK

June 5, 2007
We recently posted a story asking if wi fi is dangerous. Now scientists are reassuring us that there is no link between wi-fi use and damage to your health. The BBC reports that the scare first occurred when their TV... continued

Teleportation is REAL

June 5, 2007
In the Star Trek TV series, PEOPLE traveled this way. Real life researchers haven't been able to achieve this yet, but they have reached the first step: the teleportation of data. Using quantum entanglement of light particles called photons, physicists... continued

Global Warming: How Hurricanes Help

June 4, 2007
Hurricane season officially begins in June, and this year, it started a bit early. These powerful swirling storms are triggered by the surface warming of the ocean. But now researchers think they may be nature?s way of SLOWING DOWN global... continued